Autism: Reflections & Resources
Starting Over at 54. Parenting 2.0
Eliminating Fuel For Yeast – Food Matters
Welcome! Thank you for stopping by. If you are joining us for the first time, you may not know that our grand nephew, Jaxon, was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism in December 2021. Little Jaxon has been living with us since April 2020. In February of 2022, Jaxon,...
Did He Say Poo Poo?
Have you ever been surprised? You're sitting there minding your own business or engrossed in reading, and surprise! Sometimes your reaction includes a loud squeal, followed by a racing heartbeat, tears, laughter, and excitement. Then there are the surprises that cause...
Autism And Food
Food - it's something we all need, and many of us, like myself, struggle with food - eating good food. Today, I want to share more of our journey with food and autism.Disclaimer: I am not a medical expert or dietician, and what we have implemented has been out of...
The Journey Is Hard
Knowing and following the Lord has been the glue that has kept me together for years, but especially these last two years. The autism journey has been challenging, but I know it is the road I am supposed to travel. My grand-nephew Jaxon has mild to moderate autism,...
Stool Testing – Part 5 – Purpose
When I first heard that Jaxon needed to be formally tested for autism, my heart broke. What would this mean for him and our family? I knew very little about autism, but what I did know was the road would be challenging, and we would have a lot to learn quickly, and it...
Stool Testing – Part 4 – Signs
The same friend who told me to get Jaxon a gut test is the same friend who saw Jaxon scratching at his backside. She pointed to him and said, "He has a yeast belly! He is scratching back there, and that can be caused by yeast." She saw a sign of yeast. Guess what? She...
Stool Testing – Part 3 – Sugar
Welcome back. I hope your day is going well. Many things feel out of our control, like gas prices, but don't lose hope. Take each day as it comes. I tell friends some days, I take five minutes at a time because that's all I can handle. I, too, have to remember our...
Stool Testing – Part 2
Welcome back. I hope your week is going well. Many things feel out of control, but don't lose hope. Take each day as it comes. Remember, our Lord still sits on the throne. Today, it's all about the gut. Let's continue our conversation on stool testing and gut health....
Stool Testing – Part 1
Welcome back, and if you are joining us for the first time, welcome. I am glad you're here. Maybe you stopped by because the title caught your attention. Today, we're talking about stool testing, and while it is not a glamorous topic, it is a significant one. Starting...
We Have An Official Diagnosis
It's been a while since I have shared anything about our journey with Jaxon. I wanted to let you know we now have an official diagnosis. Jaxon has mild to moderate autism. While we thought he might be on the spectrum, having an official diagnosis has opened up several...