Have you ever had one of “those” moments where you blanked on the name of a long-time friend, or forgot what you wanted to say in the middle of a sentence? Do you sometimes forget why you got up to go into another room, so you have to go back and start over? Have you […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
I’m usually “that person” people turn to when they just want someone to listen. I’m told that I’m a really good listener. I enjoy listening. But with Lia, I’m a talker. I talk to Lia because doing so seems to keep her entertained and engaged – except of course when she’s not in the mood […]
Stimming is a term commonly used to describe the “stereotypy” or “self-stimulatory behaviors” linked to autism. These behaviors can include repetitive activities, or stims, involving body movements, sounds, or the manipulation of objects. This is the point where the Hollywood renditions of stimming will most likely come to mind with the flapping, and screaming, and […]
Lia had a major meltdown today and threw a few things. Dad was a little frustrated, “Why do you keep doing stuff like this?” Mom quietly reminded him that Lia’s senses were overloaded and this is how she expresses that feeling. Lia wanted Mom at that point so Dad and I withdraw to let them […]
Lia's Nurse 