For the first six years of C’s life, I took care of him without pause. We were running the circuit from specialist to specialist doing test after test to do whatever we needed to do to get … more →
What We NeedThe Informal Matriarch wrote 2 days ago: One thing about this autism thing that truly breaks my heart is Ikey. I can’t help but wonder … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 3 days ago: I finally felt like the grass was grown in enough today to let the boys play in the back yard. This … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 6 days ago: Drunk caller me Is geenette there? (I have no idea what name he really said…it sounded like t … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 1 week ago: Ahhhh what a busy day, just getting to blogging now…gosh am I too late?? I’m feeling th … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 1 week ago: Sweet sweet nap time. Glorious. So I’ve been in a bit of pain lately that I’ve been bla … more →
April Fox wrote 1 week ago: Understanding the High-Functioning Autistic ChildKids with high-functioning autism have some unique … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 1 week ago: I am SO excited, tomorrow our Behavioral Consultant comes to our house and gives our entire group of … more →
asdmommy wrote 1 week ago: For the first six years of C’s life, I took care of him without pause. We were running th … more →
hollycraw wrote 2 weeks ago: Here is a great question I received in reference to the workshop list I just posted. Q: How do I kn … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 2 weeks ago: Let me begin by saying how glad I am that I started consuming All Bran Buds again. Remember back in … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 2 weeks ago: It seems like one of the most frustrating parts of parenting a toddler is potty training them. I he … more →
asdmommy wrote 2 weeks ago: Right after C’s first day of kindergarten, the principal caught up with me in the parking … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 3 weeks ago: I live in townhouses, it seems to me that people get more nosy when you live in a townhouse. I have … more →
asdmommy wrote 3 weeks ago: We used to live in a seemingly idyllic neighborhood, one where everyone used their front porche … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 3 weeks ago: From now on you should start getting used to finding my blog by going to http://www.informalmatriarc … more →
asdmommy wrote 1 month ago: In C’s black and white world, there’s not much wiggle room; things either are or th … more →
The Informal Matriarch wrote 1 month ago: I’ve been dreading Friday for months. My little baby is turning TWO. UGH. As if I’m r … more →
asdmommy wrote 1 month ago: There are always memorable comments made at C’s IEP meetings; comments that stick in my h … more →