Autism Mom Diaries - Page 3 of 4 - Insights and Inspiration As I Navigate Through the Unique World of Autism Parenting

Autism Mom Diaries - Page 3 of 4 - Insights and Inspiration As I Navigate Through the Unique World of Autism Parenting

autism awareness, autism mom video, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Family fun

Sensory-friendly Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese’s!

Ethan had a field day with the different games at Chuck E. Cheese! The sensory stimuli from the lights and sounds definitely had him perked up and interested. He was…

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June 7, 2019

Autism poetry, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inspiration

An Autism Poem

A poetry break! A poem on Autism inspired by the many times I watched and learned as Ethan was in therapy.

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February 18, 2019

Autism Spectrum Disorder, occupational therapy, occupational therapy video, Uncategorized

Ethan learns how to play a tune on his little piano!

Today, Ethan's ABA therapist guided him to play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" on his little piano. After a few repetitions, he played a very close approximation of the tune!

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September 6, 2019

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Things I Love About My Son Ethan

Me and my husband have always loved Ethan’s little quirks. Some of the things that we loved about him also made us realize that he might be in the autism…

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February 19, 2019

aba therapy, autism awareness, Autism parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inspiration, Uncategorized

ABA Adventures at the Botanic Garden and Beach!

Since Ethan and his ABA therapist have had a lot of time to build rapport at home, we frequent Hickory, Wilson and South Park, which are all in the area,…

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November 24, 2019

Autism parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Inspiration

Ethan’s Transition Meeting from PTN to LAUNCH Preschool

Our former Harbor Regional Center coordinator had told us that Ethan’s transition meeting would just consist of introductions. That it was, a brief meeting where preliminary introductions were made and…

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June 21, 2019

Autism parenting, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Interview

A Conversation With Kathie Sarles M.Ed, HRC Early Childhood Specialist

Liza CK / March 5, 2019 / No Comments

Kathie M. Sarles, M. Ed is an Early Childhood Specialist and Advanced Transdisciplinary Infant/Family Mental Health Practitioner at the Harbor Regional center.

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autism mom video, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, occupational therapy, occupational therapy video, Uncategorized

Video: Occupational Therapy progress

Liza CK / February 28, 2019 / No Comments

When Ethan was a little over a year old, someone commented that he played "funny." At that time, I thought the he would perhaps overcome it quickly. He would whack toys and objects instead of picking them up.

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Autism poetry, Autism reading, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Inspiration

Another Autism Poem

Liza CK / February 28, 2019 / No Comments

Poetry break! A poem inspired by my son's Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.

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Autism reading, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Reading: Early Intervention and Autism

Liza CK / February 28, 2019 / No Comments

As I begin my journey as a parent of a newly diagnosed child with ASD, I delve into the many resources available about autism and its facets. Right now I am reading: Early Intervention and Autism is by James Ball, ED.D., BCBA

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Support Group, Uncategorized

Accepting My Son’s Autism Diagnosis

Liza CK / February 24, 2019 / 2 Comments

It has been barely a week since we got the confirmation that my son Ethan falls within the autism spectrum. Some moments, I'm super positive; but sometimes I also feel discouraged and overwhelmed.

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autism mom video, Early Intervention, Feeding Disorder, Feeding therapy, Inspiration, Picky eating

Video: Feeding therapy 😋

Liza CK / February 24, 2019 / No Comments

Just sharing a video of one of Ethan's feeding therapy sessions. We started the feeding therapy a month ago, and he's already made a lot of progress!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Ethan’s Artwork from His Early Intervention Program💗

Liza CK / February 22, 2019 / 1 Comment

Ethan's Valentine's Day artwork at his early intervention preschool.

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autism mom video, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Feeding Disorder, Feeding therapy, Inspiration, Picky eating

Video: My Son Ate His First Cracker!

Liza CK / February 22, 2019 / No Comments

Ethan ate a Ritz cracker! Woohoo!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Things I Love About My Son Ethan

Liza CK / February 19, 2019 / No Comments

Me and my husband have always loved Ethan’s little quirks. Some of the things that we loved about him also made us realize that he might be in the autism spectrum.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Family fun, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Ethan’s first time in Disneyland!

Liza CK / February 18, 2019 / No Comments

I had heard of horror stories of kids with autism in Disneyland. I was in for a pleasant surprise at my son's first time at Disney.

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