Raising Addy

As many of you might know, April is Autism Awareness Month. Why April? Autism Awareness Month was founded in April 1970 by Bernard Rimland, Ph. D., a psychologist and autism researcher. He chose the month of April to coincide with his son's birthday, as well as the start of spring—a time for new beginnings.   I love this month. It is a chance for everyone to become more educated and most importantly, come together and accept others for who they are. Addy was born this way. Wh

Every parent feels this… we will do anything for our kids! A child doesn’t have to be on the spectrum, it’s just what we do as parents for any of our kids. So, when Addy’s neuropsychologist told me about a potentially life changing therapy, I was all ears!   Background The Feldenkrais Method is a type of exercise therapy devised by Israeli Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984) during the mid-20th century. The method is said to reorganize connections between the brain and body to help

After taking six months off from Raising Addy to spend more time with my family, I’m now ready to continue to share my story of being a mom and raising Addy, Alex and Andi….here I go!   As I sit here writing this post a couple of days before my birthday, my heart is breaking. I can’t believe I am typing this, but my mom passed away on September 29, 2023. She was a force to be reckon with and one of the strongest females I have ever met. I miss her every day, but her voice and

The Essentials… I had this idea of a “starter kit” that kids/parents could reference when they first receive an autism spectrum disorder...

A child on the autism spectrum can have a multitude of sensory issues. One sensory issue we experience is sensitivity to noise. Many are...

Finding Time for You… To be effective in supporting your family and friends, you must first start with yourself. It’s not unlike the...

First and foremost, this is not a simple answer. Find the “right” doctor and poof, many of your worries go away. However, when I needed...

While on this journey with Addy, I’ve met some incredible people and organizations. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Sylvia Smith,...

In April (Autism Awareness Month) national and local organizations hold a variety of events and educational activities to help spread...

About a month ago, we took our eldest daughter Alex to see Les Misérables. Alex loves musical theatre, and seeing the show was part of...