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Why RFK Jr’s Thinking on Autism is Dangerous

May 7, 2025

Why is There Outrage? There are many problems parents of Autistic children have voiced about this speech RFK Jr made a few weeks ago.  You can view the video clip below. They are outraged over his opinions, and here’s why- RFK Jr. wasn’t Specific About Who He Was Speaking About in the Clip RFK Jr…

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Amanda
Autism, Autism/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder ADD, ADHD, Autism, Stimming

Is Your Child Stimming? Here’s How to Tell-

April 12, 2025

I am not a doctor, just a mom with 10+ years of experience with stimming. So, What is Stimming? Does your child ever rock back and forth, make repeated noises or humming, or flap their hands, and you are not sure what it means?  We call it stimming, and it’s more common than you might…

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Amanda
Autism, Autism/ADHD Autism, Autism Awareness, Echolalia

Does Your Child Have Echolalia? Here’s Info You Should Know

March 30, 2025

I am not a doctor, just a mom with 10+ years of dealing with Autism and Echolalia.  This is based on what worked for us.  Results will vary based on your situation. Here is an actual conversation I had with my daughter when she was younger: Me: Hannah, are you hungry? Hannah: Hungry Me: Would…

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Amanda
Autism/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)-All You Need to Know

March 13, 2025

I am not a doctor, I am just a mom who has dealt with this for 10+ years and has read everything I could find about Sensory Processing Disorder. Have you heard the term Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and are unsure what it means?  Well then, this post is for you!  Read on to find…

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Amanda
How Did Autism Enter Our Lives
Autism/ADHD Autism, Autism Awareness

How Autism Entered Our Lives

February 28, 2025

Autism wasn’t anything we expected when we had a child. This is the brief story of how Autism came into our lives like a wrecking ball.

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Amanda

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