Tag: autism

Sensory Friendly July 4th

Celebrating a Sensory Friendly July 4th

Before I had kids, I loved the Fourth of July - fireworks, sparklers, strawberry shortcakes, picnics with family, and parades. Now it's loud noises,...

Our New Partner – Tame Your Tiger Brain Training

Struggling with meltdowns? 0-60 emotions in seconds? Poor organization? Difficulty concentrating? Sensitive to sounds? The Tiger may need some taming.  When someone’s tiger is out of...

Why We Don’t Celebrate Halloween

I love cinnamon-scented pinecones, mums, changing leaves, hayrides, and little fun-size chocolates. My middle child sings the best rendition of “Five Little Pumpkins” ever....

Understanding PANS

  Our brains are fascinating. On my journey as a special needs parent, I learn much about how the brain works through neurologists, behavior analysts, and...
Trusting My Instincts

Trusting My Instincts and Learning to Ask for Help

  As an early childhood educator and preschool director for the last 10+ years, you can imagine I've seen it all.  I've seen kids of all...

Inclusive Play in the RVA

We all need playtime. Whether a “mental health day” or making time for our passions, playtime is important for refueling our tanks. For our kids,...

An Interview with Kerry Magro, the Keynote Speaker at the 16th...

Molly Korte with Project:: Just Like You is doing tremendous work shining a light on some incredible people all over the world. In this...

Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Action

Our family doesn’t need a month to be aware of autism. We live autism 24/7/365 because all three of my sons are autistic. When I...

Jacob and the Journey into Project: Just Like You

June 30, 2016. This day and moment are embedded deep within my brain. My world STOPPED! How can this be happening? My son, my...