Parental guilt is a real thing. A very real thing. As a matter of fact, recent studies show that as much as 94% of moms and 50% of dads...

As a child growing up, I always heard the phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me". And while this is a...

I have been asked about Becca's means of expression, especially since she does not use words to communicate yet. She uses body language,...

Becca just started kindergarten. I thought I was ready. After all, she was in Pre-K for two years and we were all quite used to the...

Sunday, September 8 is Grandparent's Day, and we celebrate grandparents and the many wonderful ways that they contribute to the lives of...

Research shows that over half of children with Autism - and possibly as many as four in five - have one or more chronic sleep problems. ...

Vacations can be challenging when you have very young children - these challenges are amplified when your littles are on the spectrum. ...

My Becca used to eat more of a variety of food when she was younger but as she’s gotten older she has gotten particular about what she...

Becca and I started Spring Break with a rest day on Monday since she had a jam packed weekend. Then yesterday we had a sensory day where...

I know that most people mean well, but I have seen and heard many comments in person and online that show that many have grave...

Okay, so I just have to say this. This is the ABSOLUTE BEST detangling hair brush I have ever used with Becca. I washed her hair today...

You don’t need to spend a ton of money on fancy sensory toys to have an amazing time. With some cheerios, spaghetti and food coloring...

Parents of special needs children - especially those with language and sensory challenges - know just how challenging even routine...

It’s Three Kings Day and Sensory Saturday at the Perez household; here is a bin with our supplies. First, a mat to protect the floor...

Becca was watching her cartoon and in the cartoon a baby was coloring and playing with a bouncy ball. And Becca approached the TV with a...

Becca leaves her mother astounded. I was singing a song and she sang along. No, she didn’t sing the words, but she hummed every note in...

Rebecca Hope decided it would be great to christen her new toy box by removing all of the toys and pouring a bottle of water into it....

My mom came over and had a small Junior’s cheesecake. She offered a little to Becca who tried it and decided she didn’t want it. So she...

Rebecca Hope’s Sunday School teachers reported that she was very engaged during class today - happy, singing and dancing. They were...