This is my third Light it Up Blue post (1.o and 2.0) and definitely the one I’ve worried over the least. This is the first year that I don’t choke up every time I talk about Autism, and the first year that it has felt truly “normal.” Yes, there’s been a few bumps in the road with Cooper now and again, but we’ve grown comfortable with ASD being a part of our lives – it’s our normal. I admit, I sometimes…
It’s World Autism Awareness Day! Here’s an update of our experiences since my light it up blue post last year. The last year by the numbers: 2,000 miles driven for autism related therapies and appointments 5 therapists worked with 1 autism center quit 2 IEP teams collaborated with 1 therapy graduation (occupational therapy) 1 gajillion forms filled out 6 seasons of Parenthood watched The past year has been a learning experience. We’ve learned that not all autism centers are created…