I asked one of my dear friends if she could give me one piece of advice about running an autism nonprofit what would it be?
I thought of all the logistics. The law, fundraising, my site, etc. But, nope. She said to know my “why & focus” on it.
Well, that I know.
I want you & your kiddos to have the same childhood I did by experiencing everything from normal cool activities to totally out of the box day trips or mini vacays.
My parents rocked and I tried to duplicate my childhood with my kids. Over the years so many people have asked me to adopt them and I think I kinda have done that through Spectrum. ♥️
Autism Meltdowns & Artwork = Help ❤️
Kids are terrified and having extreme meltdowns, throwing things, and some are banging their heads against the wall. Autism is hard. Why? They cannot communicate their needs or feelings. Changes are too drastic. Routines are out the window. We all try our best to help...
Stop EVERY TIME for Ice Cream 😍
While they're young, collect precious moments. Treasure every tear-streaming giggle, every smile that lights up their face, and most importantly, surround yourself with simple pleasures. Go on a picnic, catch tons of sunfish, go blueberry picking, teach them how to...
The Kindergarten Principal who kicked me out of Public Schools
Let's start with me..I was a 4-year-old blond-haired, blue-eyed mess. I was that child….the child teachers rolled their eyes at….hair out of place, messy hand-me-down clothes, free lunch child from the projects, who was always dirty. I was pig-headed, street-savvy,...
