Yoga & Autism
As a yoga teacher and an autism Mom, I have seen first hand the benefits of peppering a few yoga tools into daily life to help with a...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Navigating Disney
We just returned from a surprise trip to Orlando where we took the kids to #Epcotcenter at #disneyworld. Here are a few takeaways from...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Birthdays and Social Norms
Last week was Luca's birthday. He finally hit double digits, the big decade birthday... 10 years old! Every year he gets so excited for...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
You Failed! Yay!
I read a post this morning from another #autismmom and it inspired me to think differently about what to do when we fail. She described...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Rigidity = Focus
With autism often comes rigid behaviors. Kids get "locked in" or obsessed with one thing. We've had our fair share of obsessions. ...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Traveling with Autism
The best advice we got when Luca was a baby was this… Live your lives the way you want, don’t adjust to your baby… Instead, let your...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
How to Handle Picky Eaters... tips and tricks
Getting Picky Kids to Eat Healthy. I had a wonderful time chatting with Jessica Bell of ReVessel. today. Here are my takeaway notes,...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
Tips to Going Gluten-Free
I talk to newly diagnosed Mom’s on a weekly basis now. And one of the first things I tell them is to cut out gluten. I wish someone...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Equality
When Luca was first starting to talk, we called his penis his ‘pee pee’. We kept that for a couple months until we started potty...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Visual Rewards... Fuzzies
Like all parents to autistic kids, we struggle with meltdowns, behavior, sensory stuff, etc. And we are always searching for the right...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
5 Tips to LOVE Yourself
As an #autismmom I know how little time each day goes into our own needs and well-being. Here a few little tips so you don't loose sight...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Give me the Finger!
Not the one you probably initially thought of. But the pointer, aka index finger. As parents of a child with autism, we’ve learned a...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
Mama Lesson... Rigidity
This is a tough one for me, but something I’m dealing with every day. I think every mama has dealt with it at one time or another. My...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 19, 2020
- 4 min
The Story of EVOL
A story about a boy, his diagnosis, and the way LOVE can shift everything…. My son Luca, has autism. It still feels strange to write it,...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 19, 2020
- 4 min
My Child Has Been Diagnosed With Autism. Now What?
Trust me, I know how you feel. You don’t want to name your feelings, but they are in there. Disappointment, fear, anxiety, blame,...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Aug 8, 2020
- 4 min
Food as Medicine for Autism
I am what the social media world calls an #autismmom. My son, Luca, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder shortly after his 4th...
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Wendy Garafalo
- Mar 2, 2019
- 5 min
CBD Oil and The Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system is a biological system which plays many important roles in the human body. It is also responsible for the...
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