Tag: neurodiversity
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The Santa Photo That Noped
We never got the Santa photo, presents sometimes sat untouched until New Year’s, and traditions rarely went as planned — but our Christmases were full of laughter, surprises, and kid-made chaos.
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What Schools Don’t See: The Emotional Side of IEPs
A deeply personal reflection on what really happens behind the paperwork, timelines, and meetings of special education — the fear, heartbreak, and strength parents carry while advocating for their child. This is the side of IEPs schools don’t often see, but every special needs parent knows by heart.
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Autism, Tylenol, and Vaccines: It Doesn’t Matter What Caused It—I’d Do It All Again
A mother’s reflection on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines—and why love, progress, and acceptance matter more than blame.
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Statistically Speaking… There Are Too Many Clowns
A funny, honest Halloween story about clowns, candy, and raising a neurodiverse kid in a not-so-neurotypical world.
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A Touch (Or a Truckload) of the ‘Tism
I knew at some point I’d write a mostly serious post. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon—or for it to be about autism. But first, a word from our sponsors… Please understand: this post is about my experiences, feelings, and opinions on autism. I’d love to hear yours, too. I don’t expect…
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What’s in Your Google?
In a recent post, I discussed my love of Google. So I’ve decided to post a description of my most recent Google searches. Sometimes I Google multiple unrelated topics over the course of a day. Other times, one topic I Google will lead to another seemingly unrelated topic. But my crazy brain will make connections.…
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The Marination of The Eyeballs, Part II
Happy Friday, Foggies! I’ve decided my followers need a nickname. I debated between Foggies and Foggers, but “Foggers” sounds like a bug spray, so… Foggies it is. Unless one of you comes up with a better name. Is it too soon for nicknames? Probably. But how many followers does one actually need before handing out pet names? 100?…
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Angry eyes?!
I’m back! Sorry it’s taken me so long to get here this week—it’s been a weird few days. I have to admit, I think of this blog as a fantastically cozy little room. Soft lighting. A chair so comfortable you never want to move again. A calm place to sit for a few minutes and…
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Dial tones and snow days…And ADHD
I’ve had so many thoughts for today’s post.So. Many. Thoughts. But the second I sit down at my computer?Dial tone.Like my brain picked up the line and nobody’s home. Ugh. So frustrating. There are days where my ADHD is super helpful—you know, when I need to overthink something to death, or when losing the TV remote 50…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 