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Autistic Child Trying New Food 🫣

If we can add a new food to the small menu she eats it is such a win!!! #momlife #momsoflemon8 #mom #autistic

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TOP 5 SENSORY TOOL FOR YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD💙

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Sensory hacks for autistic/neurodivergent people

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Your autistic child may qualify for SSI income! 💙

Comment “playlist” if you want me to send you the link to my playlist on how to apply for SSI. ✅ #autistic #autisticadult #autisticwomen #resource #autisticspectrumdisorder

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Books for siblings w/an autistic child 🖤

Someone sent me this book and from there I ordered it right away off Amazon! This book is so well written and thought out. I love the representation of two Black sibling twins. (my kids are biracial and not twins but my daughter is 6 and my son who's autistic is 2 1/2, it's been hard na

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Autistic people just know who doesn’t like them

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Your autistic child may qualify for free diapers!!

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What Autistic Meltdowns Actually Are (and What They’re Not)

Autistic meltdowns are widely misunderstood, especially in adults who learned early how to mask. When someone has spent years pushing through discomfort, overriding sensory strain, and prioritizing appearing “fine,” it makes sense that the system eventually reaches capacity. A meltdown isn’t a str

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Some might say, "if you're so overwhelmed, why did you have kids in the first place?" And truthfully? I had no idea I was autistic or ADHD before having children. How was I supposed to know I would be in a chronic state of overwhelm every day? And besides that, parents are allowed to

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Insight into life with an autistic child 💚

Understanding and loving an autistic child isn’t as hard as you like to think it is #autismjourney #autistictoddler #autismawareness #autisticfamily #autistictoddlers

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Hotels Are Not Designed 4 Autistic Kids Who Wander

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When you find out your child is autistic…

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Teach your autistic child how to do CHORES

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A TOP Sensory MUST HAVE for your autistic child! 🧩

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🤍Even before I was formally diagnosed, I had work accommodations under my diagnosis of Anxiety. Here are most of my accommodations! I believe i will be asking for a few more to keep everything running smoothly- but these will be related to my POTS instead. ❣️Do we want to hear what else I do at

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Autistic child 🥹

Swipe 🫶🏽🥹 #autismboys #autistictoddler #autismawarenessmonth💙 #Lemon8Diary #momlife

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Autistic Kid GRWM

I wish I could have included a pic of him slung over my shoulder this morning because we decided our legs were not going to be utilized for walking today. Unfortunately my arms were full of child. Not every morning goes smoothly at ALL. There is a routine to how we try to do things with him, bu

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Honestly, I only leave my house a couple of times each week, and when I do, I like to look cute. But looking cute can also be comfy, which is something I require as an autistic ADHDer. My rules? NO scratchy tags, no jeans and no heels. I did that for a long time and all I got was grouchy and ove

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Potty Training Your Autistic Child- Tip #3

Potty training an autistic child can feel overwhelming. But you are not behind, and you are not alone. 💛 Making the potty a safe space can make a huge difference, because sometimes just getting them to feel comfortable with the potty is half the battle. Progress matters more than perfection.

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How to cruise with your autistic child

Comment “MORE” if you want a part 3! 💙 TAKE YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD ON A CRUISE!!!🚢 THEY ARE SO ACCOMMODATING & YOU’RE WHOLE FAMILY WILL HAVE A BLAST! 🥳 #cruise #vacations #autisticspectrumdisorder #autistic #autismmom

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Free Diapers & Wipes for your Autistic Child

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Toddler & Autistic Parents

To All Toddler And Autistic Parents Go To Walmart #autismtoddlers #foods #walmartfinds #onthegosnacks

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In flight tools for autistic or ADHD friends

I love travel, but I hate flying. Not just because I’m flying through the air at intense speeds (though that’s part of it) but because it’s an absolute sensory nightmare. The airport is loud and chaotic, I usually end up getting lost, and the flight itself is unpredictable. Bringing these thing

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Whats in my autistic toddler’s boo basket ? ✨

#Lemon8Box #lemon8boxchallenge #autism #halloween #booktok #autistictoddler #toddler #AngelmanSyndrome Making this boo basket for my daughter with Angelman Syndrome was a little challenging because I have to find the safest presents I can find. My daughter has pika and tries to

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✨Reframing Autistic Stereotypes✨

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Things that actually help with autistic burnout

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Foods that save my diet as an autistic adult

Safe foods are vital for many autistic adults and children alike. Because so many of us struggle with sensory struggles around food (uh, I’m looking at you, mushy bananas), it’s critical we have foods we can rely on whenever we are struggling. My safe foods change all the time, and I have relati

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Why My Autistic Child Needs to Chew

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What Autistic Families Go Through

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Potty training my autistic son

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How to cruise with your Autistic child💙

I’m telling you guys!!! 🚢 Cruising is the way to go for autistic families! #autisticfamily #cruise #vacations #autisticmom #autismmom

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How to get free Diaper for your Autistic Child

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Autism Travel Safety for Autistic Child riding the Metro

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