How many of you have been scammed? I know people that don’t have autism that have been. Lindsey is an accomplished adult with autism. She owns and operates a vehicle, and she takes excellent care of it. recently, I checked in with her over the phone. I frequently do this. She informed me that when…
Koda The Fluff Smiles Fur Miles comes to Wisconsin
Lindsey’s art has been shared with thousands of people in the past several years. She has enjoyed gifting her art to school kids, family and friends, selling it, and donating her art for a live auction. I was so impressed that the piece sold for $2.000. Sometimes we get to hear from these people about…
Autism 365 days a year
As I sit here and reflect on autism acceptance/ awareness month, and April 2nd being World Autism Day, I have so many emotions. 28 years of emotions. Grateful, happy, guilty, sad, lonely, why me, poor me, poor Lindsey. My list could go on and on. In the order of how I feel now and from…
My Target Story
My target story is one of inclusion and acceptance as our world becomes more aware of the benefits of employing individuals with diverse and various special needs. My Hudson Target family is amazing! They believe in me, support me, and value my talents, my punctuality, and attention to detail. I have autism. I was diagnosed…
Happy Halloween
Halloween 1991 Brittany was 8 months old. We borrowed a Lady Bug costume. I couldn’t have been more excited to bring Brittany trick or treating regardless of a Halloween blizzard. Driving in a non 4 wheel drive truck in 28 inches of snow. Brittany giggled and smiled while in her very bulky costume. This is…
Fraser Walk
Thank you to all who stopped by and supported AutismLm this weekend at Hope Fieldhouse Rosemount MN. The walk was very different this year. We didn’t know what to expect with it being a drive through walk. We met more wonderful people. Lindsey enjoyed sharing her story. She really enjoyed talking to one family that…
Speech Day
Thursday July 16th was speech day at St. Kate’s. The girls and I were looking forward to going. This was our 5th year being there. The students listening to us are becoming physical therapist. Part of there program is learning about autism. We always get a warm welcome from the professors and students. This year…
Our New Normal
We are homesteading. The orchard is doing well. We are enjoying our garden veggies and now collecting eggs from our 5 chickens. Building the fence for the orchard, garden, and now building a chicken coop has been a lot of work but worth it. Who would have thought that I would be out feeding and…
Getting Back To A Regular Schedule
Opening my salon back up is what I have been waiting for. It’s so great seeing everyone. My clients are sharing what they have been doing. We are all talking about the feeling of isolation. I have heard that for some people this has felt great. Less people in stores, less people in the office,…
Crippling/Debilitating
Brittany’s school years would be something no one would every want there child to go through. Mental health is something that can be crippling/debilitating. Seriously affecting someones strength to make it through a regular day. You want to get out of bed, you know you need to get out of bed, yet you have extremely…
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