I am often asked what are some great gift ideas for children with autism. So, I decided to share a couple of gift ideas that children and adults with autism would love anytime of the year. Weighted Blanket – These blankets provide sensory comfort and help to relieve stress. The weighted blanket and pressure is … More Autism Christmas Gifts
I wonder if you are feeling like me right now. You are wearing many hats. Mommy, wife(not me), teacher, etc. I never realized how important transitions were until last week. Now, I see why Sydney relies on them so much. Transitions saved me. When I wake up, I am mommy until I get both kids … More We All Need Transitions
When I was younger, I remember a pastor preaching about this topic in a sermon. His words were harsh and stuck with me for quite some time. He said that if you believe in God you don’t need to waste money on therapy. Just pray about your situation. You all know I love the Lord. … More You Don’t Need Therapy, Just Pray
Everyone loves a great story. The story gets even better when there is a plot twist. In our home the words Plot Twist, can be a game changer. We all love routine and schedules. I know that when my schedule changes abruptly. I am often thrown off guard. Think about what happens to children with … More Plot Twist
Harrison and Sydney are amazing children. I talk about their sibling love often. If I tell you autism was a blessing for our family. Would you think I had lost my mind? You can answer yes. I would think the same. What autism has taught us in nine years gave me the courage to share … More The Beauty of Autism
I’ve been asked by many since I have been blogging what a typical day looks like for me. The first thing is that there is nothing typical about it. Just like everyone each day for me comes with challenges and uncertainty. For me some of the challenges are hard to deal with. Autism is not … More A Day In The Life of Brooke Copher
When we lived in Michigan Harrison and Sydney had simple chores. I was thinking of a way to include Sydney. We were all excited when she understood one to one correspondence and began counting. I found the perfect job for her. Since she loved to line things up. Sydney’s job was to count the rolls … More Mom, We Need Toilet Paper
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