Ava & Aaron’s World: Autism-Friendly Stories for Kids

Ava & Aaron’s World: Autism-Friendly Stories for Kids Children’s stories inspired by my two amazing autistic kids, Ava & Aaron. Helping kids feel seen, supported, and understood.

💙 SMALL WINS WEDNESDAY… BUT THIS ONE IS HARDLY SMALL!Ava is getting ready for MORE inclusion time! 🥹💙We've watched her c...
08/26/2026

💙 SMALL WINS WEDNESDAY… BUT THIS ONE IS HARDLY SMALL!

Ava is getting ready for MORE inclusion time! 🥹💙

We've watched her communication grow.
Her independence grow.
Her confidence grow.
And now, she's preparing to spend more time learning alongside her peers.

This is what we've been working toward.

Inclusion doesn't mean she suddenly doesn't need support. It means giving her the support she needs AND the opportunity to learn, participate and belong.

Some wins are small.

This one? Yeah… Mama is calling it BIG. 💙🙌🏽

💙 CARLOS CORNER | RINCÓN DE CARLOS¡Hola! 👋🏽 It's been a minute since we've checked in with Carlos!Carlos reminds us that...
08/25/2026

💙 CARLOS CORNER | RINCÓN DE CARLOS

¡Hola! 👋🏽 It's been a minute since we've checked in with Carlos!

Carlos reminds us that every child deserves to feel understood, supported and included—no matter how they communicate.

Cada niño se comunica a su manera, y cada familia merece tener acceso a apoyo y recursos. 💙

📚 Meet Carlos in Ava & Aaron's World Collection: Volume One.

And don't forget—we have a FREE autism resource guide available in Spanish!

Find both through the Guiding Care Hub. 💙

💙 MONDAY MOTIVATION: “Okay Mom, See You Later.”This morning Aaron was getting on the school bus and said:“Okay Mom, see ...
08/24/2026

💙 MONDAY MOTIVATION: “Okay Mom, See You Later.”

This morning Aaron was getting on the school bus and said:

“Okay Mom, see you later.”

A FULL sentence. Just like that. 🥹

Over the summer, his language really started taking off, and now we're hearing more and more full sentences.

There was a time we were celebrating individual words.
Then short phrases.
Now my baby is telling me, “See you later,” and getting on his school bus. 🚌💙

THIS is why we celebrate every stage of progress.

Keep giving them the words.
Keep giving them opportunities.
Keep celebrating the small wins.

Because one day, the thing you worked so hard for may come out as casually as…

“Okay Mom, see you later.” 💙

💙 SUNDAY RESET: Everybody HelpsSomething I've been noticing lately—Ava and Aaron are really starting to pick up on HELPI...
08/23/2026

💙 SUNDAY RESET: Everybody Helps

Something I've been noticing lately—Ava and Aaron are really starting to pick up on HELPING around the house.

And Ava's newest skill? She learned how to mop! 🧹💙

It may seem like a simple chore, but we're building so much more than a clean floor.

Independence.
Responsibility.
Following directions.
Taking care of our home.
And learning that everybody in the family can contribute.

We're not looking for perfection. We're building life skills one little responsibility at a time.

Today they need reminders.
One day, these skills will simply be part of their routine. 💙

What household skill is your child learning right now?

💙 FRIDAY FINDS!This week, Aaron's teacher had him get headphones to help with the sounds at school. 🎧And THIS is exactly...
08/21/2026

💙 FRIDAY FINDS!

This week, Aaron's teacher had him get headphones to help with the sounds at school. 🎧

And THIS is exactly why I created our Amazon lists—because sometimes another parent's everyday find can become exactly what your child needs.

We've added sensory tools, communication supports, daily-living essentials, safety items and more things we actually use or recommend.

📚 And don't forget! Ava & Aaron's World Collection: Volume One is available on Amazon in paperback AND Kindle.

✨ Find everything through the Guiding Care Hub using the direct link on my page or the Sign Up button.

What should we add to our Amazon Finds next? 💙

🍝 SMALL WINS WEDNESDAYTonight, Ava and I are making spaghetti together!We've been spending more time in the kitchen, and...
08/20/2026

🍝 SMALL WINS WEDNESDAY

Tonight, Ava and I are making spaghetti together!

We've been spending more time in the kitchen, and every time we cook, I see a little more confidence and independence.

Following directions.
Measuring.
Stirring.
Learning kitchen safety.
And, of course, being VERY serious about her chef duties. 😂

For us, cooking isn't just about dinner. These are life skills we're building one meal at a time.

Last time, rigatoni.
Tonight, spaghetti.
Pretty soon she's going to tell me, “Mama, I got it.” 😂💙

What life skill are you working on with your child right now?

💙 SENSORY TIP TUESDAY: Meltdown vs. TantrumThis morning, Aaron had a meltdown because he wanted to wear his Sonic PAJAMA...
08/20/2026

💙 SENSORY TIP TUESDAY: Meltdown vs. Tantrum

This morning, Aaron had a meltdown because he wanted to wear his Sonic PAJAMAS to school. 😩😂

To someone watching, it might look like:
“He's throwing a tantrum because Mom said no.”

But there was more happening.

Aaron is still building his language and communicating in short phrases. He knew exactly what he wanted—his Sonic pajamas—but didn't have all the words or regulation skills to work through the disappointment when I told him pajamas weren't appropriate for school.

A tantrum is typically goal-driven: “I want something and I'm trying to get it.”

A meltdown is a loss of regulation when a child becomes overwhelmed.

For Aaron, we're working on BOTH communication and understanding that different places have different expectations for what we wear.

Pajamas = bedtime/home.
School clothes = school.
And apparently Sonic doesn't care about any of these rules. 😂

We worked through it, got dressed, and kept moving.

Every moment like this is another opportunity to teach—not punish.

💙 Communication. Regulation. Flexibility. One skill at a time.

💙 MONDAY MOTIVATION… on a Tuesday 😅Where they start is not always where they stay.Ava didn't begin speaking until around...
08/19/2026

💙 MONDAY MOTIVATION… on a Tuesday 😅

Where they start is not always where they stay.

Ava didn't begin speaking until around age 5. She was diagnosed with mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, and in those early years, communication was HARD.

Today, at 7? This girl can TALK. 😂

She tells stories, explains what happened, remembers details, asks questions—and her recall amazes me.

Does she still have things she's working on? Absolutely.

But I can't look at where she still needs support without also celebrating HOW FAR SHE'S COME.

And Aaron is making his own amazing progress too. 💙

Their story is still being written.

📚 Want to see where their journey began? Ava & Aaron's World Collection: Volume One is available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

Read the stories. Then come back here and watch them continue to grow in real life. 💙

💜 MOM'S CORNER: I Was Not OkayThis weekend, I was not okay.My baby was sick, and I couldn't fix it. I couldn't think. I ...
08/17/2026

💜 MOM'S CORNER: I Was Not Okay

This weekend, I was not okay.

My baby was sick, and I couldn't fix it. I couldn't think. I couldn't eat. I was scared, exhausted, praying and trying to hold myself together for her.

As moms, especially autism moms, we're so used to being the advocate, protector and problem solver.

But sometimes… Mama isn't okay either.

And I think we need to talk about those moments too.

To the mama holding it together on the outside while falling apart inside—I see you. 💜

💙 Sunday Reset: Sometimes We Have to StopWe were quiet this weekend because Ava got sick and ended up needing a trip to ...
08/17/2026

💙 Sunday Reset: Sometimes We Have to Stop

We were quiet this weekend because Ava got sick and ended up needing a trip to the emergency room.

One thing I've learned on this autism journey is that sometimes our kids don't always tell us when something doesn't feel right—or they may not be able to explain exactly what they're feeling.

By the time we realize something is really wrong, they may have been uncomfortable for a while.

So this weekend, everything else stopped.

No posts. No schedule. No worrying about what didn't get done.

Just taking care of my girl. 💙

Today's reset is a reminder to watch the little changes—energy, appetite, behavior, sleep, communication. Sometimes behavior is communication, too.

And sometimes the only thing on the Sunday checklist needs to be: rest, recover, and love on your babies.

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