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...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 29, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’ve been afraid to write about this topic because it has been one of the greatest trials of my life. My son has school refusal. Knowing what has been going on, and having a name for it, gives me strength to face it. For all these years, teachers and administrators...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 25, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
The time leading up to my son’s autism diagnosis was chaotic. We had been struggling for so long to understand his meltdowns and trying to reach him. It was a gift to know what was wrong. I felt relieved, but stunned. It was a relief because we finally knew what...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 22, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’ve been struggling to know what is best for my son for a while now. As you may know, I had to pull him out of school about a year ago because of severe bullying. Recovery from that trauma is ongoing, but for the most part he is finally back to his old self. I have...
by Abby Christianson | Oct 18, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
We recently went on vacation to Orlando, Florida and brought the whole family. In the days before the trip, I did everything I could to ensure my high functioning autistic son would be comfortable on our journey. I packed his favorite stuffed animals, blankets, and...
