Category Archives: Autism

mending fences and hearts

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Amy Smith

So Hurricane Matthew rolled through and we really lucked out.  Only lost a fence and power and water…..I know so many lost so much more and it could have been so much worse for us. The night Matthew hit us, … Continue reading →

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Her eyes met mine and I knew; I see you momma, I see you.

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Amy Smith

It was hot, extremely humid, and starting to sprinkle out. We were doing an open house in conjunction with the health food store next door and fifty bajillion other vendors. She sat with him on a bench straight across from … Continue reading →

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It could always be worse…

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Amy Smith

I often hear this replaying in my brain as a reminder to myself…I am human we all get down, we all get grumpy, we all get depressed; and yet, it could always be worse. Depression is nothing to take lightly. … Continue reading →

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what the pictures didn’t show

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Amy Smith

 

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the blog with no title

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Amy Smith

Why is life a constant 5 steps forward 17 steps back?  I guess that is the way it goes.  Some people will read this an roll their eyes, maybe not even get onto the next paragraph…that’s cool, because primarily I … Continue reading →

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two weeks

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Amy Smith

Today marks two weeks since we drove Maxwell to the intensive behavior group home in South Florida. My mom and Chris and I made the commute today. When we arrived.. he was in the shower, big surprise… any opportunity to … Continue reading →

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one week today

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Amy Smith

Today has been one week since we drove to Coral Springs and left Maxwell at the intensive behavioral group home.  I haven’t really addressed my feelings in writing so I thought I’d do that now.  Its taken me this long … Continue reading →

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imagine

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Amy Smith

Imagine being Maxwell, unable to speak…or communicate, unable to tell your family you hurt, unable to sign, unable to point.  Your head aches with the constant headbanging you do in frustration.  Your hand hurts from biting it nonstop.  You develop … Continue reading →

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One of Maxwells many therapy sessions

Posted on July 4, 2016 by rsmith
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A sweet moment for two Autistic brothers.

Posted on June 28, 2016 by rsmith

Originally from Amy’s youtube page.  Chris and Max having a cute moment late at night.  

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