Dear Visitor at Riverbanks Zoo,

I saw you. We got in line behind you at one of the snack stands. You had three kids and another adult with you. Your kids were calm. Patient. Quiet. Speaking politely. I saw you. I saw the look on your face change from smiles to annoyance as my three year old began to get …

So Much of His Autism Story Captured in One Moment of Time.

Today we were going to attempt a day trip to the beach. However, last night was rough and I was too exhausted to go. And you know what? I'm okay with that. Because if we had went to the beach, I would not have caught this beautiful moment in time. This photo depicts quite a …

Without Further Ado, We Went to the Zoo!

Parenting a child with autism comes with unique challenges. On one hand, you want your child to be able to be themselves without pressure and discomfort. On the other hand, you know that life is not easily ignored. Appointments have to attended, groceries need bought, gas needs to be put in the car...there are so …

Dear Family, friends, and even strangers,

Thank you. Thank you for pouring positivity into my life. Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for trying to supply me with hope. On my days when I post, comment, or even mention in conversation how I long for normalcy and desire making memories often associated with raising children, I know you mean …

A Simple Pen

What do you see when you look at this blog post's photo? A simple pen? Just an ordinary writing tool with a neat little built in light? Maybe you didn't even notice the nifty little switch at the top end that allows this writing instrument to glow. This pen is no doubt used. Scarred from …

The Fox and the Cat

Here is a peek into our Autism life. This is just a glimpse of the love that flows between these two. I have actually read that cats are amazing with people living with Autism and I've seen how true that can be! Ginny Weasley Kitty was found under our porch in the pouring rain. I …

Welcome to the Autistic Fox

Thank you for stopping by and being part of our journey! We are going through some changes as we move from a product review site only to including snippets of our life as an Autism family! It is our hope that parents of newly diagnosed children will find our journey helpful as they begin their …

Autism Can Be Costly: Here Is How I Save

Being a caregiver to someone with Autism can definitely put a dent in your wallet. Things add up quickly, so I'm always looking for ways to save and help ease some of the financial strains. Some of the costs associated with Autism include but are not limited to: Gas and wear/tear on vehicles from all …

Autism Helper: The Ikea Lömsk Egg Chair

The Ikea Lömsk is our new favorite thing! (Ours has a white "shell" with an orange seat bottom pad. This definitely gives me all the "egg" vibes!) Fox is my third and final earth side baby. Well, he is now over two so not such a baby anymore but to me he always will be! …

We Love Our Monkey Feet!!!

Moccasins, that is!!! Our Monkey Feet USA moccs are our daily go to foot wear. We have the rubber soled fringe moccs and they are soft, bendable, elasticized little shoes that are quick to put on and take off. The rubber soles are grippy and give traction inside while giving some protection to little foot …