Chelsey GrendonHaving a brother with autism is not easy.When my sister and I were younger, all I wanted was to trade her in for a nicer one. A sister who would let me play with all of her toys…Feb 8, 2019Feb 8, 2019
Chelsey GrendonWhat kind of expectations you’re allowed to have for a non verbal 5 year old with autism.My nephew, Dean, will be 5 years old this April. He runs super fast, I mean really freaking fast. He jumps off things way too high, not…Feb 8, 2019Feb 8, 2019
Chelsey GrendonBucket-ListBefore I got married and had children, I was (for the most part) free of anxiety, worries and stress. I went on spontaneous adventures…Jan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2019
Chelsey GrendonThanks to you, I won’t make the same mistake twice. Autism and strangers dont always mix well.Emmy was invited by one of her classmates to ‘bring a friend day’ at a local dance studio. I wasn’t able to attend, because Dawson’s ABA…Jan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2019
Chelsey GrendonShe didn’t have a choice, but if she did, she would still choose autism.My seven year old daughter, Emmy, sat down next to me this evening and asked me what I am most thankful for this year. She told me ‘Don’t…Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
Chelsey GrendonRunning errands with my child on the autism spectrum.I went to the bank today. A mundane errand to most…but never to me. In fact, when I have time, I make it a point to get out of my car and…Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019