Just like all parents I want my daughter to be happy with who she is. In general she is a confident, loving teenager but when she is struggling, when her days are at their worst, I know she needs to...
The Autism Thread : I thought about going into detail about how I felt when I heard the news about the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. I don’t think that’s necessary, as I’m sure this is very much a shared experience among...
It's almost Christmas, so like any overgrown kid, I'm thinking about the gifts I'm getting this year...and the gifts I've gotten already...from my children. I don't know why I feel like this is easier to understand if I graph it...but...
The entire nation is shaken over the events in Newtown, Connecticut. We are all grieving and looking for ways to make sense out of the tragedy. But we are also trying to parent, to protect our children and to help...
Dear Superintendent of Schools To: The Superintendent of Schools Subject: Mrs. __________’s Note Home CC: Mrs. _____________, the School Principal, the Director of ESE, school district administration, all School Board Members BCC: Flappiness Is, Facebook, Twitter, the Internet Dear Superintendent:...
Somebody, somewhere has a magical scene every Christmas morning where the children creep down the stairs sleepy-eyed waiting to see what goodies Santa has left under the tree. That's never happened at my house, though. Even if we had stairs,...
The Understanding Faces Game: Ages: 6-12. Great for kids with Asperger's syndrome or those who have difficulty with reading emotions. This game is designed to introduce children to several aspects of understanding facial expressions, including two key concepts: 1) Different facial...
The silver lining : When it comes to #autism and the holidays, things can become even more challenging than usual. Of all the holidays each year, Christmas is by far the most overstimulating for my kids. It's for this reason that...
I have a confession that may make me seem like a hypocrite. When it comes to my daughter Brooke I am constantly advocating for people to see beyond her almond eyes. Not to make a snap judgement just because she...
