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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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Up coming post about the wisdom of potty training. Hint, don't use tissue that looks like it needs to be ironed. . . . #autismforthewin #mylovelyweirdos #pottytraining #autism #asdpottytraining #adhd #adhdfueled #asd #asdacceptance #autismacceptance #kelsokids #pottyorbust #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post: "The "F" Word." . Sometimes the "f" word is foul, fowl, family, or fracas. Sometimes it's simply $#@!. . Here's hoping all of you get your fill of your preferred "f" word and have a joyous holiday season. . (See the bio page or www.kelsokids.org) . . . #lovetrumpshate #neurodiversity #autism #neurorainbow #adhd #asd #neurodiverse #family #familyfracas #holidays #specialneeds #trains #specialneedsparenting #kelsokids #autismmom #autismparenting #spd #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #echolalia #sensoryprocessingdisorder

I'm thankful for these two every day. (The guy with the beard is nice too. Most non-creepy Santa ever.) Thankful for programs and services that support families like us and host these events. . This Santa picture is the first time Owen sat on Santa's lap. He ASKED to see Santa this year and TOLD him what he wanted. Leonora was in delight and helped him through the process. . It was a day, like many, that I never had expected to happen but hoped might. It was one of the days that to others is trite but to us is momentous. Our once nonverbal autistic son and autistic daughter both sat with Santa and spoke to him after WAITING in line. I cried. . That day is one I go back to on the low days. Yesterday was rough but we did our best just like all the other rough days. You do what you can. Here's to all of you for making it through and trying to remember the other days that surprise us. Those days are always ahead of us. . . . #autismforthewin #autism #autismacceptance #adhd #neurodiversity #myfavoritefaces #mylovelyweirdos #neurorainbow

Gobble, gobble. Happy Thanksgiving. ❤🍗👍😬 . May your day be enjoyable no matter where you are, what you're eating, or who you're with. It's one day. If it doesn't feel like it's a holiday than be thankful it will at least end and tomorrow can be better. That's where I'm at... . Me and this holiday have a bad relationship. Mostly that I don't have many happy memories associated with it, the holiday itself represents negative connotations involving genocide of my ancestors, and there's pressure on everyone to be with extended family whether you have them or not. . Added fun? My kids have food allergies, food aversions, don't deal with the sudden change in routine, and get overwhelmed with social gatherings. . Me and my lone turkey leg are outnumbered by people with food allergies. I'm attempting to cook vegan allergy friendly sides and desserts. They suck. There's no point in kidding myself. . My husband and I have agreed to do our own thing for the holiday. We're staying home to gorge ourselves on allergy friendly food and wince in silence. As dismal as the food is in comparison to the original, it's not worth the trade off. The digestive and behavioral fallout otherwise is far more painful than this food. . . . #foodaversions #autism #foodallergies #adhd #autismacceptance #adhdacceptance #neurodiverse #neurorainbow #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

When did 7pm become 10pm? How did the happy moments become so bittersweet? How do those of my age, my circumstances, my generation balance on this barbed fence of polarity? Parent to children and your own parents simultaneously? Looking for heroes and losing them so quickly? . Is it age? Is it reflection? So many sad moments as a child I would tell myself, "Someday it will be better..." So many happy moments as an adult I would remind myself, "This is what you worked for..." . So many moments I believed the chastising of others. The elite, the blessed, the entitled that scolded me. Years of being told I would amount to nothing. Years of waiting to be free. . I'm watching the last moments of Parts Unknown. Remembering one of my heroes, Anthony Bourdain, and remembering that what we dream is seldom what we experience. Yet, for once, meeting one of my heroes measured up. He was kind. He was witty. He is missed. . Value your childhood heroes. Despite the reality. Value the beauty of their kindness. Value the kindness you instill in your children. . Every day I miss traveling. Every day I'm thankful of the kindness I learned from strangers that I've taught to my children. Every day I hope I'm giving enough. . . . #wemissyou #valuekindness #lovetrumpshate #caregiversareangels #learnfromourheroes #wemissyouanthony #traveltolive #lovewinsall #travelteacheskindness #teachthemwell #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Thank you to all Veterans. Because of your sacrifice we can enjoy the sunsets and the sunrises. We live with the liberty you fought for. . You are the heroes that all too often go unknown. We all honor your sacrifice and hope someday it won't be necessary. . I'm thinking today about those I've lost in many ways. How quickly this life passes. How beautiful it can be and how ugly we can be to each other in the name of our principles. . For the young, enjoy the parades and the day off. For the old, let's hope we teach them of a better world. . . . #thankyouveterans #lovetrumpshate #resist #equalrights #equality #humanrights #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Done with voting? NOT YET! Go check out the entries for the Ikea soft toy drawing contest. Leonora is 156327, Rainbow Kitty-Cozy! . "This is a magical cat that can double as a scarf to keep you cozy! It's the riiiight size for feeling lovey." . The rainbow represents neurodiversity to our daughter as she is autistic and proud of her au-mazing au-bilities. She said she hopes they use heavy filling to help other kids like herself feel calm so it can double as a sensory toy. . #IKEA #ikeasofttoydrawing #autismforthewin #neurodiversity #neurorainbow #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post! "Once a mummy, always a mummy" (see bio or kelsokids.org) . “You see coffee is what keeps mama from feeling like I need a coffin and a coffin is where I’ll finally get to sleep.” . #nofilterneeded #iloveautumn #kidsparties #halloween #asd #autism #socialanxiety #aspergers #neurodiversity #neurorainbow #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #autismfamilies #hyperlexia

Happy Halloween everyone! We've been busy decorating, partying, field tripping, and practicing our trick-or-treat skills at the kitchen door. . Please remember that those people with blue pumpkins on their porch aren't trying to be a kill joy. They're helping out people like us with food allergies. A lot of kids with special needs have food allergies as well. . That kid who doesn't answer when you ask about their costume, the one who stands silently with a bucket at your door, or who can't bear to reach into the candy bowl? Have a heart. All kids want to celebrate and your acceptance is appreciated. . #trickortreat #pumpkinpatch #funforeveryone #halloween #foodallergies #autism #asd #autismacceptance #adhd #autismspectrumdisorder #autismfamilies #anxiety #kelsokids #neurorainbow #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #neurodiversity

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

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