I love this pic of my grandson reaching out to Britt and trying to connect with her. We were have dinner on the st. Pete pier last year. #autism #Autistic #AutismAwareness
Britt’s home. She had a good day today, out and about with support all day. Tomorrow they’ll buy a pumpkin to decorate. Britt loves holidays. I’m a Scrooge at best. I now have a grandbaby, so I have to get with the program. My grandson is 1yo. He’s in FL now, working on getting their house ready. When DIL leaves USAF , they’re back to FL to live. #Autism #ASD
When we go to NYC, as a special treat, we chartered a plane. Hoping Britt behaves 😅. I’ll be taking a lot of lives to share.
For my birthday in November, we’re staying in NYC. I already bought tickets for 4 broadway shows for Britt & support. We’ll have my grandson and he’s too young to attend shows, so Britt & support are on their own.
One day, I wasn’t up to going out and Britt grabbed my purse , put it on crossbody, and was looking for my keys (my car doesn’t use a key). I think she wanted to drive herself…omg, omg, omg. She has zero idea how to drive, but she made it clear she wasn’t staying in the house.
Britt is doing better the past several days. She was grumpy for a few weeks, she it’s a welcome relief. Today she went to the arcade and the mall with support. Britt likes to be busy at all times. Sitting in the house is a giant NO from her.
I miss being beachfront a lot. One thing we have here that wasn’t at the beach is we have a peacock colony. Such a majestic bird. They cause a lot of traffic as they are in the road a lot & zero fear of cars.
I just talked to my son & he said Britt totally lost control of her behaviors in the casino aboard the Disney cruise. She even went after her father & brother (bro on a foot he broke yesterday/boot/crutches.) He tried to use the crutch to keep her away from support, so britt went after bro. Then dad. I’m crushed.She’s been acting like this for weeks now, frantic and confused. Very concerning. I guess we’re back to baseline…again. #AutismAwareness
Today Britt & the gang are at an island resort. They get a room so they can use the famous pool on the island. Britt’s already did the lazy river 3x. She always goes on the water slide (annual tradition). They wrap up island day by taking a bike ride. Britt rides a 2 wheel bike. I think (hope) she’s behaving. This is my grandson’s 1st Disney cruise (he’s 1yo). A lot of new activities, he’s taking it all in.
I’m trying to get an update from #DisneyCruise, but nobody is answering my texts. I’m hoping Britt isn’t losing it. The picture I saw of her wasn’t promising. She had that autism face…like she’s going to flip-out any minute. The good news is there are plenty of wingmen. I am concerned if she loses it in the cabin w/support…there’s nowhere to run. #Autism #MeltDowns #ASD #AutismAwareness
I saw a picture of Britt on the Disney ship basketball court, and she looks super grumpy, omg. She looked happy boarding the ship, but her mood switched like a light. Pics from her boarding after being in the car for 5 hours picking everyone up and driving to the port. #Autism #autistic #AutismAwareness
My son broke his leg on the Disney cruise playing basketball. He broke it before the ship left the Port Canaveral dock! Are you kidding me, son. My boy 😩😥😫
Britt brother said Britt started getting amped up at the welcome buffet, so she’s on her 2nd meltdown. Support said she finally calmed down. I’m hoping this behavior doesn’t become the cruise norm…. #Autism #DisneyCruise #Nonverbal
We have Britt on a diet. So far, she lost 26lbs. It’s been a long, bumpy road, but we’re determined to get her back to ideal weight to keep her active & healthy.
Both my kids on the Disney cruise for 1 hr. I just heard that Britt’s having an intense/severe meltdown in the cabin w/support and my son broke his foot playing basketball on the deck. Other than that… #DisneyCruise #Autism #Meltdowns #ASD
Britt left for the Disney cruise this morning. Her bro/SIL/baby nephew already picked her up. She started out the morning with some autism drama, but by the time they arrived, she calmed down. A good reason to always leave extra time on the schedule, to let her regulate her moods. Support has plenty of wingmen on board. #Travelingwithautism #Autistic
Britt is leaving for the Disney cruise tomorrow morning w/her dad. Support is going too. This is Britt's 36th Disney cruise, every year since a baby. She knows the drill well, which doesn't guarantee no autism drama. Last year she had a massive meltdown in at the bingo game. I'm hoping no drama this year. One day at a time. #Autism #autismo #asd #NonVerbal
Hi all-we’re getting a deluge of rain in Fl. As many of you know, Britt and I no longer live on the beach. We’re now inland. We are on a little pond, a big change from my previous view, but time marches on and change does happen. #Autism
We suddenly have a blackout , it’s been raining all day. I immediately went to check on Britt since I know she was watching TV in her room & the house is so dark. I saw light under her door😱. I was thrilled to see that she found & opened her emergency lantern. It’s the little things…
#Autism #autismo #ASD