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Was your child diagnosed with Autism, and now your scared and don’t know what you should do?

Have people told you that you need to have “realistic expectations” when it comes to your child’s future? But their idea and your idea of reality are completely different?

Are you overwhelmed with all the possible paths you can take with your child’s therapy, but want someone to help you…

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DOMAN METHOD JOURNEY: Why We Don’t Pattern, But Why You Should...

DOMAN METHOD JOURNEY: Why We Don’t Pattern, But Why You Should…

What is Patterning?

Patterning is a sensory program created by Glenn Doman and taught by the Mobility Staff Coaches at Doman International.

Glenn Doman described patterning as “closed brain surgery”. Basically, instead of waiting for the child to spend enough time on the floor to increase mobility, parents are able to jump right in helping facilitate that same movement and treat that area…

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When The World Changes...

When The World Changes…

COVID 19…

I think its safe to say that there are not many people who have not been affected by the Coronavirus. With schools closed, parents working from home, we are all trying to establish a new normal in all this craziness.

History In the Making…

Over the last few weeks I keep telling my children that they are living in a time that their children will read about in their history…

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Autism & Chiropractic Care

Up until recently I never really thought of seeing a chiropractor as a type of Autism therapy. That’s not to say my kids or I have never seen the chiropractor.

Growing Up With Chiropractic Care

I grew up getting adjustments at the chiropractor regularly throughout my childhood. My mom saw a chiropractor for her migraines, and back then several appointments were covered by our health care a…

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Our Story: Autism & Lyme Disease

Over the last year, Zakari has gone from a bullet proof immune system, to getting sick more often. Prior to this year, Zakari had only needed antibiotics once before for an ear infection in 2017, compared to the 2 times in 5 months.

In the past, there were rare time he did catch a bug or virus. But they would only last 12-24 hours, and then he was back to normal. However the same sickness…

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TOS Review: Goldtown Beginnings

When a bookworm gets the chance to do a book review, they jump on it, right? I know this bookworm does!

Zakari & I were blessed with the chance to review two books from the Goldtown Beginnings Series, published by Kregel Publications . We received Book 1: Jem Strikes Gold & Book 2: Jem’s Frog Fiasco written by Susan K. Marlow.

Susan K. Marlow is also known for writing Circle C…

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Week 1: Homeschool Update Grade 2

School is well on its way, and I’ve been sharing our journey this year on YouTube. As the weeks have gone on, I’m realizing that this has not been as smooth of a year, as the past three have been.

I find most homeschool YouTubers like to just share the positive. Of course this is great. Usually homeschooling is awesome.

But what happens when mom has overplanned. Anxiety kicks in. Everyone…

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TOS Homeschool Review: The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls

Zakari & I were thrilled when we received Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Shepherd’s Stone (Book 5) and Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Lion’s Roar (Book 6) from WorthyKids Books to review.

They were not even in our door for 5 mins before we dived right into them.

What is the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls?

Secrets of the Hidden Scrolls is series that helps bring the Bible to life…

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October Book Ideas for: Halloween/Thanksgiving & Fire Prevention Week

Throughout the year I collect books to read with Zakari at garage sales, online buy & sells, and thrift stores. Usually I find several Christmas, Halloween and other holidays related books. The plan is always to read it just before the actually holiday. But that holiday comes and goes, and I forget to pull them out! Then a month or two later I remember them. I know I could read a book out of…

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TOS REVIEW: Soundsory

Often children with disabilities such as Autism and ADHD can suffer from sensory sensitivities. My eldest suffered from sensitivity to lights. However my youngest Zakari is very sensitive to sound.

For kiddos like my son any loud noise can causes sensory overload. That is why I was thrilled for us to have the chance to review Sound for Life Ltd‘s product Soundsory.

What is Soundsory?

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Doman International Remote Advance Consult: Switching From IAHP to Doman International

The Doman Method has been part of the way I parent since I was first introduced to Glenn Doman back when my oldest Wesley was almost 2 years old. I have seen with my own two eyes how much a young child is capable of when given the right learning environments.

Back in 2016 I finally took the plunge and went to The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential. There I took a 5 day course,…

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TOS Review: Easy Grammar: Grade 1

Grammar is a subject that often I feel ill-equipped to teach. I feel that not enough time was spent focusing on this when I was in school. So I’m always looking for better ways to teach grammar to my kiddos.

Zakari & I had the chance to review and share with you our experience with Easy Grammar: Grade 1 by Easy Grammar Systems.

What is Easy Grammar

Easy Grammar is a grammar…

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Raising Bookworms: What We Read In August 2019

We Did Not Hit Our Goal This Month…

But you know what? That’s OK. Because it was not because we were not read, but because we devoured a nearly 400 page books!

This year I am a member of the TOS Homeschool Review Crew, and we had the chance to review Britfield & the Lost Crown. So this book landed up taking up a HUGE part of our read aloud time in August. But that doesn’t matter, because…

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TOS Review: Reading Eggs 240 Essential Reading Skills for First Grade

Check Our Our Latest TOS Review: Reading Eggs 240 Essential Reading Skills for First Grade

Years ago, we used Reading Eggs with my oldest son to help him learn how to read. So I was super excited to get the chance to review one of their many workbooks, 240 Essential Reading Skills for First Grade.

Reading Eggs gave my oldest a solid foundation in reading, phonics and spelling. We also used it for a while when Zakari was very little before our iPad broke. It really gave him a…

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TOS Review Crew: Britfield & the Lost Crown Book Review

Any chance I get to review a book, I jump on it. Especially when I can read it aloud to one of my kids. This month we were blessed to be sent a digital copy of Britfield & the Lost Crown by C.R Stewart to review.

What Happens When Two Orphans Have Had Enough?

For as long as Tom can remember he has lived a hard life moving from orphanage to orphanage, until he landed up in Weatherly. A…

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Not Back to School Blog Hop: Homeschooling with Autism & Fine Motor Skill

Fine Motor Skills

Some times kids diagnosed with Autism have issues with either fine gross motor skills. Some kids have issues with both.

While Zakari has very strong gross motor skills, sometimes his delayed fine motor skills could be crippling. So early on I knew we had to practice hard to catch him up.

Over the years I have found a few toys and household items that have helped…

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Not Back to School Blog Hop: Homeschooling with Autism & Read Alouds

Why reading aloud is important even when they don’t seem to be listening…

Yesterday I shared about the importance of teaching your child with autism to read. Be sure to check it out HERE. But something equally as important is making sure to schedule in time to read aloud to your children. Especially kiddos with autism.

Benefits of Reading Aloud

A lot of children diagnosed with Autism…

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