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Episode 6: "Vacations"
Tha Bacons talk about their trials and tribulations taking on the epic challenges of a Special Needs family vacation.  Tips,
Episode 5: "Special Wants"
The Bacons describe their fun new project:  a Facebook Group called "Special Wants".  They explain the back story behind its
Episode 4: "A Grandma's Perspective"
Featuring "Grandma Bacon"! Mr. and Mrs. Bacon take a road trip with "Grandma Bacon" and discuss raising a child with
My Guide
I said recently that I was sent off on this road trip without a map to follow. I was wrong.
Episode 3: "My Road Trip"
In this Episode, Mr. Bacon speaks directly to his son and tries to explain his thoughts and feelings about this
Episode 2: "Keeping Our Marriage Strong"
In this episode, the Bacons discuss their marriage and how they have managed to keep it strong over the years.
Episode 1: "The Early Years"
Take a car trip with Mr. and Mrs. Bacon as they discuss the early years, before and after Eric's diagnosis:
Episode 000: "An Introduction"
  Attention Bacon Bits!  We are so excited to announce the launch of our PODCAST! Here is Episode 0:  "An
Called Out by my 14 year old
So... I like to think I'm a very optimistic person.  Look for the silver lining.  Make lemonade out of lemons.
Enough
I can't take away her fears. But I can hold her, listen, and make her trust in her soul that
When ya gotta go!
I took Eric to one of his favorite places today that’s about an hour away.   About 10 minutes after I
Never Miss a Moment
Recently I took Eric to a local indoor water park for a few hours.  He loved it.  I had a
It's All About the Experience
It's all about the experience.Eric has a few borderline obsessive compulsions. He loves to go to Target, Walmart, or BJ's
Vacation Amnesia
Last month Mr. Bacon and I were blessed to be able to go away on vacation without the kids.  (Thank
Growth
Yes, you should be expected to put the needs of your children first. Yes, you should be expected to sacrifice
A Love Story - Breakthrough!
I’ll admit I’ve always hoped that Eric would “blend in” to the crowd; conform to publicly acceptable behaviors.  It’s taken
An Open Letter to the Police From an Autism Dad (and a cop)
Brothers and sisters, we are losing. We can argue about the reasons why (reality vs. perception); we can argue about
My 20 Rules For the New Autism Blogger
My 20 Rules for the New Autism Blogger (or anyone thinking about becoming one):1) Don't chase "Likes". You'll end up
The Good Guys
I know I'm fighting an uphill battle.  The things I've read in recent days-- the anger and bitterness I have
Crossed wires
It's been 9 days since it happened.  Somehow the emotional scars seem to heal quicker than the physical scars.  We
The Marathon
I ran my first marathon about a month ago.  Twenty (freaking) six point two miles through the heart of Philadelphia.
Each Ornament Has a Story....
This past weekend, we hauled all the Christmas decorations down from the attic.  To be honest, I dread doing it
Parenting “rookie” mistakes; and the surprise Successes that followed.
It was your typical Sunday.  Eric had “a plan.”  Daddy was going to take him to the local zoo to
"The Specialist"
(Note: this specialist decided to remove Eric's sock and shoe and rub his leg/foot  while we were talking #awkward  #appreciatedtheattempt)
Status Report
Here is where I am on this journey:Would I take away his anxiety?  Yes.Would I heal his gut issues that
A few things I fear because of autism; that really have nothing to do with autism.
A few things I fear because of autism; that really have nothing to do with autism.1. I worry that my
The Competitor
Walk with me a minute as I momentarily drift off the Autism topic.I won't insult her by claiming to know
How I learned to be ok with changing "plans"
---by Mrs. BaconAll of my life I've been a "planner."I still have the 3 ring binder that I used to
"Relax"
He gets a little excited. We pulled into the parking lot of Walmart for our semi-weekly excursion to buy a new
The All Star
The kid is huge. He is a gifted athlete. He is the star of his traveling baseball team and, at