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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...
Wendy Garafalo
Apr 11, 20221 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Apr 4, 20222 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Jan 31, 20222 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Dec 16, 20202 min read


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. ...
Wendy Garafalo
Dec 2, 20201 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20202 min read


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,...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20201 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20204 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20201 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20202 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20202 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 20, 20201 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 19, 20203 min read


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,...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 19, 20204 min read


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,...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 19, 20204 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Aug 8, 20204 min read


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...
Wendy Garafalo
Mar 2, 20195 min read
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