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Tough transitions.

This morning was hard……. really hard. And I can tell you through nearly eight years of navigating autism that my definition of “hard situations” has reached a level of extreme severity to use that word. First day back from break. I knew it would be difficult, it always is. But the events that unfolded I…

Sleep deprivation is weighing on me…

Through all of the struggles, hardest parts, and stressful parts of autism. The sleep deprivation is what is weighing down on me heaviest these days. Most nights I see every hour on the clock, it’s been this way for almost ten years. Jackson has never been a great sleeper. He’s never napped, stayed asleep, his…

Hang on tight…..

This season won’t last forever mama. One day parts of this journey will get easier and you’ll look back and wonder how you did it, question how you made it through. I don’t mean special needs parenting will get easier, but eventually you find a groove, or maybe you find help along the way. You…

How to Dance in Ohio – What a Gift!

One week ago my mom and I stepped off a plane in New York City, we didn’t go because of the holiday window displays, for the Rockefeller Christmas tree, or to visit the Today Show. We went to see How To Dance In Ohio – The Musical. “Hey, I think I heard about that!” Was…

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https://www.facebook.com/JacksonsJourneyJacksonsVoice/

Hi, I’m Amanda. Most people know me as Jackon’s mom, but I am also a wife, and Monroe’s mom too. I am and educational advocate, small business owner, and co-founder of The More Than Project with my friend Kate. Writing about Jackson’s journey was therapeutic for me and has allowed me to teach parents about our life and their rights at the IEP table, this page has lead to such a wonderful community of amazing and supportive people that we grew a virtual family. Thank you for joining us!

I’m so happy you’re here.
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