When my son was around six we took him to a functional medicine doctor specializing in autism.  After an initial visit which included blood work and my son getting lost for a solid five minutes, we met again to discuss results and a treatment plan.  Long story short, this plan included having him take a […]

*This post is part of a series that explores the six key areas that influence our emotional wellbeing as defined by Dr. Sarah Adler of Wave.  Clarity is one of these areas. What is Clarity? Clarity is about knowing and understanding your values. Values are “the beliefs that are most important to you, that help […]

Like many kids on the autism spectrum, airports have always been the kryptonite that would weaken my son even on his most regulated days.  However, since my in-laws live four states away and don’t fly, traveling by plane has been our only feasible option when it comes to visiting.  So we prepare as much as […]