I have loved the term mini-break ever since I read “Bridget Jones” and I love traveling, but particularly like traveling in bite size portions. I have taken a handful of 7 day or longer vacations/trips, and I always find that I am ready to go hom…
Tag Archive: PDD-NOS
May
31
May
20
Last Day of School
Yesterday was the last day of school. This meant several things….a small party, saying good-bye to friends moving to Kinergarten, panic from Mommy about how to keep busy over the summer, getting a CD of pictures from the teacher, and Liam’s pro…
May
20
Last Day of School
Yesterday was the last day of school. This meant several things….a small party, saying good-bye to friends moving to Kinergarten, panic from Mommy about how to keep busy over the summer, getting a CD of pictures from the teacher, and Liam’s pro…
May
15
How to teach empathy about differences?
A couple weeks ago, I changed the days of Liam’s therapy so we could go see the USO’s Sesame Street program on base. This meant we encountered different children at the therapy center where Liam does private speech and occupational therapy. …
Apr
29
Backsliding has turned into a free fall
In the autism community, one of the most dreaded words is regression. I won’t call what we have here a regression, as Liam hasn’t lost any skills, but behaviorally he seems to be spinning out of control these days.It seemed to start in January wi…
Apr
01
Light it up blue: April is Autism Awareness month
I have some mixed feelings about autism awareness month.I WANT people to be aware. I WANT to spread facts and dispel myths. I WANT people to know tha the red flags that are promoted are not black and white. I WANT people to know that …
Mar
25
Soft Clothing contest
Liam has really started fighting about seams on his socks. I get him dressed and he says the socks are hurting him. He takes them off and then needs help to get them back on. He is fine until I put his snow boots on and then he starts…
Mar
17
Progress Report
Liam came home today with his 3rd quarter progress report. It tracks his progress towards his IEP goals. I don’t know if it was the fact I have been awake since 4:40am when Dave was called into work and Ben woke up….or if it is the fact t…
Mar
12
The cost of therapy
It has been a long, trying week and I want to complain and whine (trust me, I really do). This evening I got my our insurance statements which shows the cost of Liam’s speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Ben’s occupational therapy.In Januar…
Feb
16
On the topic of balance…..
I guess Liam doesn’t share my problem; good to know. Liam on the balance beam is actually a big deal. Liam has been taking Tumbling class since September. He couldn’t figure out how to make hiss body tumble for the longest time. He can do i…
Feb
09
Schedules, Flexibility, and Balance
I have gotten to yoga once in 2011, but am getting e-mails from my yoga teacher. She wants us to pick a wword forthe year and really focus on it. I searched all January for a word. I used searching as a word as an excuse not to go to …
Jan
28
IEP meeting
This week we had an IEP meeting for Liam. Even though his IEP was only written in late August (and re-done in September), he needed a new one as he has made so much progress. Dave is out of town, so I was on my own for the meeting. A …
Dec
21
A post involving miracles, hope, faith, and even fear
A year ago after two speech evaluations, Liam’s speech was estimated to be delayed somewhere between 8 and 12 months. He was counting to 20, pointing out letters, and singing songs, but couldn’t communicate. Occasionally, he might strin…
Nov
23
Welcome
My son, Casey, was diagnosed with PDD-NOS by both a Child Psychologist and a Developmental Pediatrician during our time in Germany. He is also being treated as if he has ADHD, and has anxiety triggered by school and peers. My son is currently receiving…
Nov
02
Liam’s first parent/teacher conference
Liam had his first parent/teacher conference on Wednesday. Unfortunately for me, the night before he also had his first stomach bug. The sweet boy was such a trooper about getting sick, but me and Dave were up all night with him. He w…
Sep
02
We made it
We are in Alaska! It has been quite a journey, but we are loving the scenery and the weather.We spent the last 3 weeks in a blur of moving and navigating the IEP system in TWO states. IEPs need to be written BEFORE a student turns 3 y…
Aug
20
Three years of beating the odds
William (Liam) Francis Xavier Routhier was born at 10:38pm on August 20, 2007 by emergency c-section. He required resuscitation and had APGARs of 1, 7,and 8.After a rough start, Liam development took off, except for poor sleep and a strong preference f…
Aug
07
a little bit normal
Liam’s birthday is August 20th, and with the big move to Alaska, I decided it would be wise to have his party early. As luck would have it, that was good thinking, as we see The Wiggles next weekend, and our household goods get shipped the next w…
Aug
03
A comparison from a year ago
to show just how far both boys have come and how much they have grown. Ben at not yet 4 months on July 31, 2009….He was about 13 pounds, and spent about 6 hours a day crying. He rarely smiled and his laughs were even more rare. He s…
Jul
21
Early Intervention success
Liam first met with the developmental pediatrician on November 3, 2009. He had already been doing Early Intervention for 2 months and was 26 months old. At that time, the developmental pediatrician estimated his receptive language to be that of a…
Jul
15
Milestones you never hear about
except within the autism spectrum community. I see why as Ben grows; things come so easily for him, while Liam struggles to internalize certain social behaviors.Milestone #1: Liam made a friend. I don’t mean that Liam plays well with …
AMFAS Update
- Participants needed for Autism Study June 18, 2013
- Flag Day Important to America’s Military June 14, 2013
- Happy Birthday Army June 14, 2013
- Memorial Day: A Day to Remember May 27, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 4 of 4 May 24, 2013
CMKAA
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
Stim City
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- I Was Struck by Lightning April 26, 2013
- In the Land of Oz (Home of the IEP) April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Happy Father's Day June 15, 2013
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- The Terrible Two's At Age 6 1/2? June 5, 2013
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
Spouse,Kids and Special Needs aren’t things issued in a Seabag?
- For The Deployed Parents.... June 18, 2013
- For Alex Spourdalakis.. Another Autistic life Lost. June 13, 2013
- Adding a Little Autism Ambiance to your Life. June 12, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- To the best dad I know.... June 16, 2013
- Time is Precious June 14, 2013
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- I’ve got some explainin’ to do.. June 19, 2013
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
Oh What A Life!
- I failed June 18, 2013
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- How Independent Are Vaccine Defenders? June 19, 2013
- Flu Shots Are Made From WHAT? June 17, 2013
- The Likes and Loves of Isaac McMillan June 15, 2013
Living Victory
- Going on a Space Walk! June 15, 2013
- Two Words June 14, 2013
- Gone Too Soon June 11, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- What, no TV?! June 18, 2013
- Happy Father’s Day June 17, 2013
- Sabbath Rest June 16, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- New Bible Study with Good Morning Girls June 4, 2013
- Review of Pathway Readers May 27, 2013
- Our thoughts on the new Boy Scouts Policy May 26, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- I failed June 18, 2013
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Potty progress continues June 16, 2013
- Anxiety over Ben's preschool placement June 13, 2013
- T-Ball June 12, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- Finally, all grown up? June 16, 2013
- College orientation surprise for me & my aspie June 16, 2013
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011