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The Autism Teen Years. This is 13.

Autism Teen Years Atypical Familia by Lisa Quinones

Autism Awareness Month: It’s Complicated

My Kid Doesn’t Sleep

After My Kid Has a Meltdown

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Hi, I'm Lisa aka @laliquin on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest & Snapchat. I'm a 40-something mom raising a son with autism in The Bronx, NYC.

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Writing has been such a comfort for me during this

Writing has been such a comfort for me during this time. The world feels weird and scary and incredibly lonely. Something this pandemic has given me is time to just be. I’ve had time to think and pray and meditate. In my solitude, I’ve been able to tap into my creativity and write. I thought it was something that I lost. But slowly, the words have been coming back. I’m relearning to write just for me - without any pressure, without wondering what people will think, without fear or doubt. I write and cry. I write and manifest. I write because my words are my comfort.

sun + sand = my happy place

sun + sand = my happy place

💛 I listened to Brenè Brown’s podcast with G

💛 I listened to Brenè Brown’s podcast with Glennon Doyle the other day and immediately ordered Untamed.

Enjoying the sun & watching him splash around. ☀

Enjoying the sun & watching him splash around. ☀️💛 Thank goodness for great friends with pools.

As I’m folding clothes and watching Netflix, he

As I’m folding clothes and watching Netflix, he comes into my room, sits in front of me and just starts smiling. He reminds me to smile and laugh at the times when I need it most. 💙

from “Still I Rise” by the great Maya Angelou

from “Still I Rise” by the great Maya Angelou (1928-2014). Whenever I think of those three simple words, I think about the melodic power of her voice. This poem reminds me to keep going. No matter what. Still. I. Rise. 🌱

She’s strong, but she’s exhausted. ¡Pa’lant

She’s strong, but she’s exhausted. ¡Pa’lante Siempre Pa’lante!

Written in 1949 and still relevant today. I’m lo

Written in 1949 and still relevant today. I’m looking forward to introducing more poetry to my students this Fall. Langston Hughes is definitely on my list. Who are your favorite Black poets? I purchased Selected Poems of Langston Hughes on 2/25/91. I know this because I used to write my name and the date of purchase inside the book. I was 16 and it was the year I wanted to be “unique” and spell my name with 2 s’s 😒🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

Educate yourself. Then educate your children. Take

Educate yourself. Then educate your children. Take time to listen to a narrative other than your own. Be the change you want to see. There is no shortage of educational resources or organizations in need of support. SWIPE for suggestions/info. Do the work. That is how real change comes about. *did create lists/images - source unknown* #blackouttuesday

How to support the Black community ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 @botanika_beauty shares suggestions. Also visit this link for a list of actions you can take: https://www.theshowmustbepaused.com #blackouttuesday

Peaceful protests are ignored or deemed “unpatri

Peaceful protests are ignored or deemed “unpatriotic & “disrespectful.” Rioting is “savagery.” And timelines are divided in outrage. I am outraged by the unheard voices. The ones who cry out in pain and protest. The ones begging for mercy while gasping on their last breaths. The ones demanding justice in an unjust society. How many more names need to be added to the list before we say ENOUGH. What will it take to be heard? The real savagery is in the murder of men and women based on the color of their skin. The savagery is in murderers not being charged or convicted of their crimes. I’m outraged by those infuriated over the destruction of a superstore rather than the murder of another black man. I am outraged by the divide. Because if you’re furious and disgusted by the riots but unbothered by the murder of a human being - then you are part of everything that is wrong with this country. If you refuse to listen or understand - you’re a racist and your privilege is showing. #blacklivesmatter #saytheirnames

💛 I am strong. I am worthy. I am capable of doi

💛 I am strong. I am worthy. I am capable of doing what I set out to do.

Speak out loud your good wishes and dreams. Your w

Speak out loud your good wishes and dreams. Your words have power and God has ears. 💛

Because a woman who knows her worth, knows when it

Because a woman who knows her worth, knows when it’s time to walk away. 💃🏻

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