“I’m Different,
Not Less…”
Wellness: The 8 dimensions of wellness
What is wellness I'm sure many of us heard the term wellness, but aren't quite sure what that means. Sure, it means to be well but there's much more to it. Wellness has many dimensions that can be described as the "quality or state of being healthy...
The Benefits of Essential Oils for Anxiety
Do you want to know how essential oils help relieve anxiety? There are many benefits of essential oils, and it depends on the fragrance you prefer. It is difficult dealing with anxiety. Most times it feels like you can’t control...
The Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket
Anxiety and stress can hinder a good night’s sleep . This has compelled people to take sleeping pills as a means to improve their sleep. But why take pills when a weighted blanket can help? There are many benefits of using a weighted blanket. It...
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The Amazing Benefits of Fidget Toys
When in a state of agitation, nervousness, boredom, excitement, frustration, or a combination of these feelings, people tend to move or shake restlessly. This movement (fidgeting) usually happens...
The Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket
Anxiety and stress can hinder a good night’s sleep . This has compelled people to take sleeping pills as a means to improve their sleep. But why take pills when a weighted blanket can help? There...
Kindness During COVID-19: Supporting Each Other
From National Institute of Mental Health By Joshua Gordon A few weeks ago, a couple of weeks into social distancing, my wife and I were walking our dog Zoey on a drab Friday morning. It had been a...
Disabilities
Caregiver Could Get Paid Leave Under COVID-19 Relief Law
FROM DISABILITY SCOOP Parents who must stay home from work to care for their adult children with disabilities due to coronavirus-related closures may qualify for paid leave, federal official say....
Children Living With Autism – Raising a Child With Autism
Raising a child with autism is real work. And I would know because I’ve done it – and still doing it. If you are reading this, then the chances are that you have a child living with autism too. Do...
Can coronavirus cause autism in my unborn baby? I’m pregnant and worried.
Can coronavirus cause autism? In, short... maybe? There is no direct causal relationship between anything and autism. There's no exact gene. There's no exact chemical. There's no exact environmental...
Mental Health
Kindness During COVID-19: Supporting Each Other
From National Institute of Mental Health By Joshua Gordon A few weeks ago, a couple of weeks into social distancing, my wife and I were walking our dog Zoey on a drab Friday morning. It had been a...
You’re not just anorexic you’re human
You're not just anorexic you're human Having anorexia (or being anorexic depending how you choose to self-identify) has been described as a constant feeling of living for someone else. Indeed, being...
Dual Disorders: My Experience With Bipolar And Borderline Personality Disorders
by Kait Mauro International Bipolar Foundation Dual Disorders: My Experience With Bipolar And Borderline Personality Disorders When I first started writing for International Bipolar Foundation, it...
Resources
Coronavirus resources and online activities
From Pathfinders for Autism CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources Page We are trying to keep track of as many resources as we can find to help you while we are home...
My autistic baby is growing up. Yikes! What’s a transition plan?
Transition planning for disabled and autistic adolescents is exactly what it sounds like. Yes momma... yes daddy... you will cut those apron strings and help your child become a productive adult....
Disabilities support jargon. What’s LISS?
"Disabilities support jargon. What's LISS? As much as we love to give our disabled children and family affection we can give it in may ways. LISS is not "kiss" misspelled. Actually, LISS stands for...
Seth’s Mom Nerds and Pros
Coronavirus resources and online activities
From Pathfinders for Autism CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources Page We are trying to keep track of as many resources as we can find to help you while we are home...
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes intellectual and behavioral changes. This condition is the most diagnosed genetic cause for intellectual disability; second only to Downs...
My autistic baby is growing up. Yikes! What’s a transition plan?
Transition planning for disabled and autistic adolescents is exactly what it sounds like. Yes momma... yes daddy... you will cut those apron strings and help your child become a productive adult....