Today was Cub Scout day camp orientation. The director did an amazing thing had made a form to see if anything at all triggers a scout so they know what to do and what not to do. Kudos to her. One of the parents made a joke about "what could possibly trigger my son? This… Continue reading Martyr Moms are everywhere, Even orientation for Cub Scout Day Camp
One thing us autistics get tired of "you must be high functioning because you can type and defend autistics." I deal with this a lot but last night weighed on me. Let me explain. There was a post in a large family group about have a medically complex child and not wanting any more kids.… Continue reading Martyr Moms and Functioning Labels
I am an autistic adult. I spend most of my waking hours caring for my autistic children, running my small business and advocating for autistic rights.This includes the right to not have dangerous “cures” used on us. And today I have been silenced. Let me explain. I was asked by someone to do an autism… Continue reading Nothing About us without Us
During the process of my son Bug being diagnosed, I was filling out different check lists. As I was filling out those check lists, I realized how many things applied to me. They always say autism has a genetic component. I thought if Bug gets a diagnosis, I should too. Bug's Diagnosis Bug was taken… Continue reading My Son's Diagnosis Lead to My Own
Aviva Seigler 