#hfasd

Btw if you are autistic/have sensory issues, what is the worst texture? (I hate any thin clothes that are tight)

Our Special Olympics Journey

Today, Griffin competed in the Special Olympics Regional Bowling Competition.  I’m so proud of his growth through the participation and how well he did today.  Today came with guilt and happy tears, because seeing your child interact with kids who are similar to them pulls at your heart a little differently.  No one really seemed to notice his stims, or question his insistence that he not…

Most days, I am all about celebrating Griffin and all that makes him him. Most days, I am an advocate for him; using my voice in hopes of helping people understand what it means to have high functioning autism spectrum disorder (hfASD). Most days, I’m ready to go to battle for my son. Today, I’m ready to go to battle with, or better yet, against my son. Every time I think I’m getting a handle on…

Oh, my dear, sweet, boy. I wish I could help you see yourself through my eyes. The beautiful things that make you you: your blue eyes, and unfairly long eyelashes; your absolute curiosity about the world around you; the ways you show love, not always-okay, rarely-physically affectionate, but drawing hearts and leaving me notes that say you love me, building me hearts out of blocks; the way you…

In the fall of 2023, my oldest son was diagnosed with hfASD, high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. At one point, the diagnosis may have been Asperger’s. In another time period he may have been called idiot savant or Rainman.  Sorry, am I not supposed to make light of it? Because I do. And honestly, I think that and talking about it, have helped with my acceptance of Griffin’s diagnosis.…