Last year, Nove (my daughter) got Saige, the American Girl Doll of the Year 2013, for her birthday. That doll has gone everywhere with us! Shopping, the doctors, eating dinner at many restaurants. She loves that doll and wants some of the accessories that go with her. Saige is still available online at Amazon.com, […]
Frozen Inspired Halloween Costumes Have you seen this movie yet? If you haven’t at least heard of it, you must be living in a cave off the grid! Frozen has been featured and spoofed so many times that I’ll bet it is the most popular movie ever. I still haven’t seen it. Yeah, I know……. […]
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Spiderman has always been a big hit and is still one of the most popular superhero costumes available even years after the first movie was released. I took my girls to see The The Amazing Spider-Man 2 a month ago and while some of it was a bit scary for my youngest, it was fun and […]
Nove has gone to school every day so far and that’s a pretty major accomplishment for her (and me). So, when she asked if we could go shopping for a new Barbie doll the other night, I said yes. She hasn’t gotten a new one in a while. In case you don’t know, Nove collects […]
A few weeks ago we ventured all the way across town to another suburb where a new, very special, coffee house was opening. Special? Yes, because it is owned and run by mothers of adult children who have autism and special needs. I’ve included my own photos of our day out, but also 2 videos […]
This movie was a laugh out loud fun adventure that features many memorable characters that are perfect for emulating this Halloween. All the characters are perfect for your kids to embody for the Halloween holiday, no matter which was their favorite! Emmet First up is Emmet who in a case […]
3D Feel & Find By GuideCraft 40 piece set Guidecraft G6708 3D Feel & Find World Icons A lot of kids with autism have difficulty learning words for senses. 3D Feel and Find by Guide Craft is a great […]
The heroes in shells are back as the beloved crime fighters that thrilled kids of all ages. Though the movie was darker and more angst-riddled than the original cartoon show, the Turtles are just as fun and easy to root for. They also look cool in their costumes while they worked to fight evil. You […]
Learning Social Skills through a Board Game When it comes to buying toys for children with autism, make sure to focus on toys that will stimulate their senses. Because most kids with autism have sensory problems, they have to be introduced to tangible things in a non-threatening way and in such a way that they […]