Tag Archives: self-stimulatory behaviors and autism

Christmas 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by graciesautism

Christmas… it’s approximately 8 o’clock in the evening and I’m driving with the family to Sharon Woods in southwest Ohio. We’re going to see the Holiday in Lights outdoor light display. We pull into the park entrance, listening to Ozzie … Continue reading →

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Poltergeists

Posted on September 21, 2015 by graciesautism

WHAM!  Gabby and I are standing in the hallway in our home, talking.  It’s evening, about the time both of our girls should be in bed.  We’re talking about something, about what, I can’t recall.  We’re carrying on our conversation … Continue reading →

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Chinese acrobat tryout

Posted on June 7, 2013 by graciesautism

Now I won’t claim Gracie is as talented as the Chinese acrobats you see at Disney’s Epcot.  Nevertheless, her ‘acrobatic’ exploits still amaze me.  Check out the video of her spinning her body pillow with her feet while laying on … Continue reading →

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Walk a mile in her shoes…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by graciesautism

How ironic it is that we wheel Gracie around everywhere we go in public. I say this because about a month ago she has started up a new self-stimulatory behavior:  pacing. I captured a photo of her walking (see above), but … Continue reading →

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