by Abby Christianson | Dec 17, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I went to the craft store in June and found the Christmas aisle was already stocked and sparkling. I was surprised! But since I love Christmas and the joy it brings, it brought a smile to my face and then I completely ignored it. I mean, that is way too early by any...
by Abby Christianson | Dec 10, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
Telling your child that they have high-functioning autism (Asperger’s) requires some preparation and a specific frame of mind — and because telling your friends and family is also a challenge, I will address that in this article too. But before I say anything...
by Abby Christianson | Dec 3, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
This Thanksgiving holiday was not what I expected. Our family had planned to go to my husband’s side of the family for the big dinner, and my side of the family for dessert. But my son had major problems with his braces and wasn’t in the mood to be with people....
by Abby Christianson | Nov 19, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I recently read an amazing essay by Emily Perl Kingsley that I hear is rather famous. It’s called “Welcome to Holland”. In it, the author essentially compares being a special needs parent to taking a deviation from a planned vacation. You have spent your whole...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 12, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
In so many ways, we are all connected. I was reminded of that this week when a sweet woman posted something on a Facebook group I belong to. She said that she was hurting as she saw a bumper sticker that read “The best Moms get promoted to Grandma.” I have seen that...
by Abby Christianson | Nov 1, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
In my last article, “School Refusal Part 1,” I told you about the long struggle we have had getting my son to attend school regularly. He has what is known as “school refusal.” There are four causes of school refusal. But for each reason, there...
