If you have spent any time in the autism community, you have likely heard the word “stimming.” To an outsider, these repetitive movements or sounds might look unusual, but in our village, we know they are a vital part of how our kids navigate and process the world around them.
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Hard days happen here. They happen more often than I’d like to admit, and they rarely look dramatic from the outside because we tend to keep them to ourselves. Sometimes it’s a morning where just getting out the door for school is a battle. Sometimes it’s a bedtime routine that simply isn’t working. Other times, it’s just the feeling that everything is louder, brighter, and harder than usual — even when nothing big has technically gone wrong.
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Finding a moment of peace shouldn’t feel like another chore on your to-do list. In our latest post, we explore why mindfulness for autism parents isn’t about adding complex meditation routines—it’s about removing pressure and letting the ordinary moments be enough. Whether you’re navigating IEPs or sensory transitions, discover how choosing gentleness over productivity can transform your day. Join our village as we learn to lower expectations and find calm in the quiet wins.
Mindfulness for Autism Parents: When Letting Go is the Practice Read More »
Signs of Autistic Burnout The Silent Exhaustion Autistic burnout doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it slips in quietly, one small loss of energy at a time. You might still be showing up.You might still be doing all the things.But everything feels heavier than it used to. Village ReminderBurnout doesn’t mean you failed. It means you
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It’s Not Just “Part of the Autism” When our son, L, was first diagnosed with autism, I thought I had the roadmap. I already had a child with autism. It couldn’t be that different, could it? I thought I knew what having two kids with autism would look like. But as L grew, something else started to emerge, something that didn’t fit the autism I was familiar with.
Beyond Autism: What is DMDD? Read More »