Turning Isolation into Celebration: Navigating a Birthday with Autism
As parents, we often envision our children's birthdays as happy occasions filled with laughter, friends, and the making of cherished...
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We are the Smith Family. We get a lot of questions on what life with Brantley, our 8 year old who has complex behaviors and developmental disabilities is like. So why not take you on our parenting adventure?
We invite you to come along with us as we tackle the trials and triumphs of special needs parenting. We hope that you will join us as we laugh a lot, cry a little, pull our hair out sometimes and love on our wild little man.
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Navigating Parenthood: Balancing Multiple Needs While Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum
As parents juggling the needs of multiple children, the longing to be in more than one place at a time is a familiar struggle. Yet, when...
Medication Reduction Reveals Brantley's Untamed Energy: A Reminder of Their Impact
It’s funny how sometimes we forget how much Brantley’s medications help. He is a wild one. And despite the cocktail of 3 medications, we...
Change On The Spectrum
Five years ago, our backyard turned into Brantley’s personal sanctuary when we installed an in-ground trampoline. Our perpetually...
Beyond Pity: Celebrating Brantley's Happiness Despite Autism
When people learn about Brantley, it's often met with a reflexive response: "I'm sorry." It's as if society has conditioned us to believe...
A Parent's Journey with Nonverbal Autism and AAC Technology
It's quite remarkable how our dreams and expectations for our children can evolve over time. When I envisioned parenting, raising a child...
The Financial Strain of Parenting Children on the Autism Spectrum
Parenting is a rollercoaster ride, full of highs, lows, and unexpected expenses. But for those of us navigating the journey with kids on...
Navigating Parenthood in the Midst of a Wild Rodeo
Caring for Brantley feels like being in the middle of a bustling rodeo, with him charging through life and our house like a bull straight...
Unlocking Potential: Empowering Autistic Individuals Through Individualized Support
Have you ever heard the saying, if you’ve met one person with autism you’ve met one person with autism? I think that same philosophy...
Ohio Eclipse Enthusiasts Prepare, But Brantley Faces Cosmic Conundrum
Here in Ohio, the hype for the eclipse is real. Everyone's gearing up with their fancy glasses and DIY pinhole projectors, ready to catch...
Barefoot Adventures: Embracing Life’s Simple Pleasures
Knowing Brantley means understanding his obsession with going barefoot. He’s all about soaking in the tactile sensation of the ground...
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