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Oct 16 2012

Feeling safe

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Bella, Elliott, Maggie

by Lost and Tired

October 16, 2012

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Elliott is easily our most sensitive child of the mix. He hasn’t felt completely safe in quite some time.

However, he feels much better when Maggie or Bella cram themselves onto his twin bed.

I’m glad this helps him, even if it’s only at night. I would think that night time would tend to among the scariest times of day for him.

If only she didn’t hog the blanket.

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Tags: aspergers, Autism, parenting advice, special needs parenting

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Lost and Tired

I'm Rob Gorski and I started this blog in January 2010 as a means of sharing my family's real life journey raising 3 boys on the #Autism Spectrum. It's important for people to understand what Autism can really be like and the impact it has on the family. We aren't a TV show and there are no actors. This is our struggle, our journey...and it's all true. I am "Lost and Tired" and this is "My Reality #Autism".

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MicheleChaney

My kids will make nests with pillows and blankets sometimes, my youngest will sometimes build it in the closet. Maybe you can have a blanket just for the dog so she doesn't steal his, lol. :)

lostandtired

@JrjKmj @Mary Franzen Costello @MaryAnn47 Thanks everyone. He doesn't have a squish box. I will however be looking into that now. Thanks again for everything. :-)

JrjKmj

My daughter doesn't feel safe to sleep with out her snoopy blanket...its one my mother made for her with baby snoopys all over it. I'm glad your baby has a way to feel safe and sleep comfortably. :)

Mary Franzen Costell

Does Elliott have a squish box? Ive seen them made from a laundry basket and blankets. its a very calming hug. It's something a great OT Angie Voss suggests in her Facebook group about sensory disorders. She's written some great books too. I've gotten some great ideas from her that really help me understand and help Ethan.

MaryAnn47

LOVE!!! Makes me smile and those are the little moments to hold on to. Love that Elliot is feeling safe with those wonderful dogs :)

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Rob Gorski is a husband and father of 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Gorski began his writing career in June of 2010 with his multiple award winning blog Lost and Tired: Confessions of an Autism Dad. Recently cited as the 3rd most influential Autism Blogger on the internet by Dr. Oz's Sharecare website, where he is an expert on Autism.

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