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Observations on life by a sleep deprived mom, writer, and amateur paparazzi of my neurodiverse ASD family.

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asd, Aspergers, autism, autism acceptance, autism awareness, bullying, equality, girls on the spectrum, kids, neurodivergent, neurodiversity, parenting, politics

Others like me.

October 12, 2018 — 0 Comments

adhd, anxiety, asd, Aspergers, autism, boys, equality, family, humor, kids, motherhood, neurodiversity, parenting, siblings, sons, special needs, toddlerhood, toddlers

Did you “eeear” me?

April 13, 2018 — 2 Comments

Aspergers, autism, civic duty, humor, kids, motherhood, parenting, politics, siblings

Keenly aware you annoy me.

April 11, 2017 — 0 Comments

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Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

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New post, "Others like me." See bio or kelsokids.org. . Very proud of her and her troop and very thankful for the awesome parents who welcomed us to speak. Let's teach our kids acceptance as much as we can so we can all have the world we hope for. . #templegrandin #amazingthingshappen #girlsonthespectrum #girlscouts #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismforthewin #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

At first, I wrote about my pregnancy in a blog because I wanted a journal for my kids that they could access at any time down the road. Then I continued it not for just them but as a life line for myself. As a way to process my turmoil, to feel less alone, with the hope of helping others that could identify with me. . Why was something I struggled to attain and wanted so badly so much more difficult than I ever imagined? As time passes, I look back on being a new mother and realize most of my postpartum struggles were not unlike tripping through a cluttered room searching for the light switch. I knew I needed to find a solution but every attempt was just another stumbling point. . When I shared with friends I received blank stares. Their babies didn't act like mine. Their husbands didn't react to the baby crying like mine. Their households celebrated babies sleeping through the night. Then speaking in clear, full sentences. Their kids didn't run away from others. . What was I missing? What was I doing that was so terribly wrong? . Then my writing became a different life line. It unintentionally became a medical journal of our children's progress after the birth of Owen. The third day in the hospital, post surgery, I laid in bed crying because he didn't want to be held. . Diagnosing autism in boys is more acceptable to the medical community. No one fought me, not for long, when I pointed out my concerns for him at age 2. . They fought me for five long years with Leonora. Every school, doctor, and advocacy group I reached out to. We're just now getting the support and services she needs thanks to perseverance and the Portland Autism Center. . We recently did a presentation together for her Girl Scout Troop about autism. On the walk home, she held my hand and said, "Do you think they'll like me now?" . I tried not to cry and said, "I think you need to give them a chance to know you and then they'll like you. Today you opened up to them and you were very brave." . She nodded, "Autism is amazing. I just wish people liked me more...Maybe I'll be the President someday." ... (More on kelsokids.org)

"...then don't say anything at all." @aliwong, I love you. . #aliwongismyspiritanimal #aliwong

I love snuggling. I love my children. I also like my spleen and kidneys to stay intact. Apparently we can't have it all. . . . #cosleepingolympics #cosleeping #nonconsensualchiropractic #autismstrong #autismfamily #autistic #autismmom #autismmoms #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #asd #autismfamilies #asdfamilies #autismfamily #adhdfueled #motherhooddangers #moms #parenting #motherhood #autism #kids #loveismessy #lovetrumpshate #autismacceptance #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

We're working on anatomy today. "Mama, what are those kidney shaped things we breathe with?" "Uh, your lungs?" "Oh yeah..." I love learning with her. Hard to believe this is the same kid that has been labeled "academically delayed". . . . #autismstrong #autismfamily #aspiesofinstagram #autistic #autismmom #autismmoms #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #asd #autismfamilies #aspergers #asdfamilies #autismfamily #adhdfueled #echolalia #stimming #stimmingtogether #adhd #moms #parenting #motherhood #autismmom #autism #lovetrumpshate #autismacceptance

10 years of marriage and almost eight years of kids have taught me a few things... Like how to be a $#!+head. . . . #marriage #marriedlife #expertpainintheass #adultinglikeaballer #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Who can fault her logic? And, is she wrong? No, no she's not. 😖🤣🤢 I love these kids! . . . #nofilter #autismforthewin #autism #adhdfueled #neurodiverse #neurorainbow #neurodiversity #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

We believe you. I believe you. This is not a topic just about girls, teen sexuality, drinking, or the safety of women. This is about fundamental human rights. . We should expect a life free of sexual violence. There is no excuse or time in anyone's life when attacking someone is acceptable. There is no excuse for rape. (@thelilynews, thank you) . . . #ibelieveher #timesup #metoo #webelievechristine #webelievechristineblaseyford #resist #lovetrumpshate #equality #humanrights #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #kelsokids

Me: "Aw, thank you, I love your kisses. Owen: "Yeah...I like dump trucks." Well, I've been called worse. Good to hear my looks are improving. . . . #autismforthewin #autism #adhdfueled #snuggles #notenoughcoffee #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

This is what our mornings look like. 4am and we're scrambling to keep him quiet so he doesn't wake the rest of us. So I sit and hold his hand while he watches Peppa Pig in the dark, lines his cars up around him, and our cat lays on his head purring. Proving yet again that she has unseen, forgotten talents beyond waking him. . I've never been a great sleeper so I shouldn't be surprised that my children struggle with this as well. Autism or not, there's a history of insomnia in my genetics. . As maddening as being woken is, and as much as I wish I had one day of feeling rested, I don't mind being early when it's like this. (The rest of the time it feels like they're trying to break me.) . As long as I get a few hours sleep I can handle it but Peppa Pig and her squeaky counterparts can all die now. I wish there was something that calmed him down in these moments other than animated speed freaks. . . . #coffeeisneeded #needtopee #peppapigsucks #insomnia #thisiswhatautismlookslike #earlymornings #autism #adhd #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #autismmom #motherhood #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New logo, what do you think?

Found this today and had to share... "I SEE YOU" . I see you running your child to therapy, when the other mums are off to football practice or ballet. . I see you slipping out of the conversation when your friends are all chiming in about their child's milestones and grades. . I see you constantly juggling appointments and meetings. . I see you sitting at your computer for hours, researching what you can do to help your child. . I see you cringe when you hear people moan about what seems like petty trivial things. . I see you spread thin, but still going the extra mile for your family, day after day. . I see you digging for depths of strength you never thought you had. . I see you showing appreciation to the teachers, therapists and medical professionals who serve your child, and support you. . I see you rising early in the morning to do it all again after another hectic night. . I see you hanging onto the end of your rope for dear life. . I know you feel invisible, like no one notices any of it, but I want you to know I notice you. . I see you relentlessly pushing onwards, even when it seems impossible. . I see you keep choosing to do everything in your power to give your child everything you can, always. . What you're doing matters, it's worth it. . On those days where you wonder if you can do it another minute, I want you to know I see you, and you're beautiful! . I want you to know you aren't alone. . I want you to know love is what matters most, and you have that nailed! . And on those days you have breakthroughs, those times when the hard work pays off and success is yours to cherish, I see you then too, and I'm proud of you! . Which ever day today is, you're worthy, you're good and I see you! . Author unknown . . . #autism #autismacceptance #neurorainbow #adhd #specialneedsparent #neurodiversity #specialneedsparenting #yourenotalone #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #autismmom

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