Brittany L
Local Resources for ABA Therapy in Birmingham
As a parent navigating the delicate and variable world of the autism spectrum, I am learning as I go along. I want to briefly define Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and how it is working...
Appointment Success :: Strategies for a Happy Experience
We learned to create "happy visits" with our son Emmett before a haircut and it carried over into different aspects of our life. What is a happy visit you might ask? I am excited...
Being an Older Mom to a Special Needs Child
“Oh, my goodness girl! Did you realize you are old enough to be your kid’s grandmother?!”
Yes, I absolutely do realize that. I will be 40 next year. At that point I will have a...
Saying Hello to My Last Year in My Thirties
As I sit here drinking my morning cup of tea, I cannot help but to think about how I am entering my last year in my thirties. It is hard for me to not...
A Tired Mom’s Guide to Finding a Special Needs Babysitter
Being a special needs parent has its own unique challenges. One of the biggest ones is taking time for yourself and or with your significant other. In order to do this comes a different...
The Road to Recovery :: Climbing from the Pit of Addiction
The road to addiction recovery is never a straight and narrow path. Recently, a friend of mine shared his story with me, including the struggles and challenges that he had to face to get...
A Peek Into My Chaotic Daily Life
One thing you should know about my family is that we are pretty private. Strange, I know, since I am a writer and share about my son and our journey with his autism diagnosis...
I’m A Thrift Store Mom
I’m a proud thrift store mom.
I’ve said it many times before, and I stand by it proudly! I absolutely love going to the thrift store, and not just those around me, but also...
Special Dentists For Special Little Ones
There are few places that adults will openly agree with children are nerve wracking and somewhat scary. One of those places is the dentist's office. I mean, l have chills just writing about it....
After The Autism Diagnosis
When your child receives a diagnosis for autism, you are given a booklet about autism and the different services available. It is often overwhelming and confusing. There isn't always a clear guideline on what...