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Best Autism Odysseys GIFs of 2016 
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Best Autism Odysseys GIFs of 2016 

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Goodbye 2016, hello 2017! Here are some of the top performing “gif” posts of the year on Autism Odysseys. It may take a little longer to display all the gifs –  hopefully some of them are relatable!

When you get woken up in the middle of the night.  (Tommy Boy)

What food aversions look like. (Despicable Me)

It’s not quite that simple. (Doctor Who)

When you meet others who get it. (Doctor Who)

Listening to what happened at school. (Supernatural)

When you get unsolicited parenting advice (Doctor Who)

When your child tries a new food (Superntural)

Watching my kids do new things.(Firefly)

Lastly, parents watching their kids in public.

I am grateful for your support as we work to spread awareness and acceptance of autistic differences.

 Happy New Year everyone!

10 Gifs That May Sum Up Being The Parent of An Autistic Child
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10 Gifs That May Sum Up Being The Parent of An Autistic Child

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It has been 9 years since my twins were first diagnosed with Autism and  I can truly say it has been an adventure. I have learned a lot over the years about myself and my children and one of the most important things for me is having a sense of humor. There have been many… Continue reading 10 Gifs That May Sum Up Being The Parent of An Autistic Child

#LightItUpWho for Autism Awareness and Acceptance 
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#LightItUpWho for Autism Awareness and Acceptance 

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April is Autism Awareness month with April 2nd designated as Worldwide Autism Awareness Day.  While awareness is important, acceptance and inclusion of autistic individuals is also desperately needed. It’s also needed 12 months and 365 days a year. To commemorate the need for a year long campaign, the #LightItUpWho hashtag was created to keep the… Continue reading #LightItUpWho for Autism Awareness and Acceptance 

10 Things To Make Comic Conventions More Enjoyable With Kids (Including Those With Special Needs)
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10 Things To Make Comic Conventions More Enjoyable With Kids (Including Those With Special Needs)

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We have recently started attending comic conventions as a family after discovering that our kids (ages 9, 12, 12 and 14) really enjoyed them. For anyone considering attending a convention whether it is for comics, fandom, anime or video games, here are a few tips to help make the convention experience better for everyone. 1.… Continue reading 10 Things To Make Comic Conventions More Enjoyable With Kids (Including Those With Special Needs)

24 Times Doctor Who Has Helped Me Explain Autism
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24 Times Doctor Who Has Helped Me Explain Autism

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We have evolved into a “Whovian” family over the course of a few years –  my kids are ages 14, 12, 12 and 9. We have receptive / expressive language impairments (associated with an Autism diagnosis), so any subject that allows for reciprocal conversations is rejoiced! I also rejoice because I love sharing this interest… Continue reading 24 Times Doctor Who Has Helped Me Explain Autism

12 Things Parents of Kids With Food Aversions Know To Be True
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12 Things Parents of Kids With Food Aversions Know To Be True

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  Food aversions that go beyond being “picky” are real. Texture, smell, color, appearance all can impact someone’s ability to eat what is in front of them. It can be challenging as a parent to manage these aversions and still make everyone happy. Happiness is just a state of mind , right? Here are the… Continue reading 12 Things Parents of Kids With Food Aversions Know To Be True

To the People Who Told My Niece She Was Too Fat To Cosplay 
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To the People Who Told My Niece She Was Too Fat To Cosplay 

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I came across this picture on my 16 year old nieces Instagram account recently, with accompanying text chastising those who had made been making remarks on her social media accounts, saying she was too “fat to cosplay”. I asked her if I could share her story; to which she agreed.    Cosplay is defined as… Continue reading To the People Who Told My Niece She Was Too Fat To Cosplay 

What I Learned Taking My Children to a Comic Convention
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What I Learned Taking My Children to a Comic Convention

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My oldest is 13 – my youngest is 8, so I have been riding this train for a while now. It’s taken me most of this time to realize that I can plan and try to foresee issues until I am about to pull my hair out; only to find that what I thought would… Continue reading What I Learned Taking My Children to a Comic Convention