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October 30, 2020

It took me a long time to be okay with this statement. I am a lifelong perfectionist, and also a […]

Stop & Breathe

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I love myself. ❤️ #throwbackthursday #tbt #a

I love myself. ❤️

#throwbackthursday #tbt #anxietyfitness #mentalhealth #anxietysupport #momlife #autismmom #selflove #selfcare #selfworth #iamworthy

Yes and… She’s autistic. And… She doesn’

Yes and…

She’s autistic. And…

She doesn’t learn like other people do. She can’t just be told to do something but needs to be told and shown ten times more than an NT kid. And…

She watches everyone. Like a hawk. And mimics it all. She asks for videos on YouTube by referencing one phrase. Do we have an idea what she means? No. At least not the first hundred times she asks. And…

Because of that, I need everyone to know my daughter is AUTISTIC. That doesn’t mean she’s dumb. It means her capabilities are likely beyond our understanding. Is that stupid? Hell no! It’s likely an intelligence we NT folks can barely fathom. And…

I still have no idea what living in an NT world looks like for her. Will she succeed in mainstream school? Will she be challenged or supported enough? What will come of this little creation?

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These are the things crossing an autism mom’s mind as she prepares for her first IEP meeting for an entering kindergartener.

#autismmom #asdmom #autismfamily #autisticgirl #autistickindergartener #autistickidsrock #autistickids #iep #iepmeeting #publicschool #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparent #anxiety #anxietysupport #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurotypical #abatherapy #speechtherapy

“If you don't make the time to work on creating

“If you don't make the time to work on creating the life you want, you're eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don't want.” — Kevin Ngo

Every month I adjust my mindset — what my goals are, which habits I want to work on, reflect on how I did the previous month. It’s important to my growth that I commit to changing what I don’t like instead of just complaining about my troubles.

Nobody’s road to present is perfect, but you can choose to continue sketching out a better future, or you can keep reading the same book over and over again. Your choice. This is the way I’m choosing to live my life. I’m inviting every one of you to come take a chance at changing your own.

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#fitmom #mombod #strongmom #autismmom #asdmom #lifechanger #trailblazer #growthroughwhatyougothrough #anxietyfitness #anxietysupport #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #womensupportingwomen #selflove #selfconfidence #boundaries #changeyourfamilytree

Yep, important enough to just post.

Yep, important enough to just post.

What if… Neurotypical (NT) people learned about

What if… Neurotypical (NT) people learned about themselves the way neurodiverse (ND) people do?

First off, all of our skills and qualities about being human lie on a spectrum. Not linear, like the light spectrum, but more like a color wheel, with different hues and shades.

Using this concept anyone can benefit from the understanding one gets in learning how their brain works. I learned some of this from my daughter’s therapy sessions and some from amazing IG educators.

Here are 3 areas that NT & ND people alike can assess themselves in to better their every day interactions. A rising tide lifts all boats. ❤️

1. Sensory — if you think about the different axes, in the Sensory area, we might have an axis that indicates “sensory seeking” on one end and “sensory avoiding” on the other. Another axis might have “chaotic sensory” on one end, with “ordered sensory” on the other. If those were the only two axes, then I myself would be in the “ordered sensory avoiding” category. While my daughter seems to vary between “chaotic” and “ordered” but is always “sensory seeking.”

2. Communication — Examples axes in this area might be “verbal vs non-verbal”; “outward vs inward” (to others vs only to themselves); and “brief vs lengthy.” These are not technical classifications, but merely suggestions for thinking about how you communicate.

3. Executive Function — Because most NT folks do not know what this means, I’ll start with a definition. Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. So here, you can see that there definitely won’t be only two axes. Many things influence how a person is able to do daily tasks, remembering the order they go in, etc.

These are only 3 characteristics that go into making a whole person. Keep in mind that no matter where anyone falls on “the spectrum,” every human is worthy of dignity and the opportunity to live a happy life. ✌🏻

#autismmom #asdmom #neurodiversity #neurotypical #spectrum #autismspectrum

Why 645? Why now? Because I feel great learning

Why 645? Why now?

Because I feel great learning about form, my back hurts less, and these beautiful shoulder caps are coming in nicely. 💪🏻

Because it’s a challenge and I want to feel accomplished. I know it’s doable and I know others love Amoila. 💪🏻

But mostly, I know that this little girl needs me to be as strong as I can. She’s about 42 lbs (the answer to everything), but she insists on being carried. She’s autistic and needs me when the sensations are too much.

So I push myself mentally and physically so that she’s never too big for me to hold. She will never exceed the capacity of my love. My arms are working on it. 😉🤣

#645program @645program #teambeachbody @amoila_cesar #anxietyfitness #anxietysupport #autismmom #asdmom #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #fitmom #mombod #strongmom #fitish #pdxfitness #pdxfit #growthroughwhatyougothrough

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