“It’s her world, we just live in it”
On her 2nd birthday in 2018, Julia was diagnosed with Level 3 Nonverbal Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder.
This page will be a blog of the good, the bad, the ugly, & everything in between of Julia's Journey.
Way to go Florida!
The rest of the states need to follow!
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05/25/2026
Julia spent her Memorial Day cleaning up after herself & loving on Peanut. 🥰
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
05/25/2026
Y’all remember I spoke to a reporter with The New York Times in March?
Here’s the full article finally published!
It is a long read and the most information about Compleat Kidz is more towards the end of the article.
In one section you’ll read about a little boy being touched inappropriately in the bathroom by his therapist. The company representatives, Meredith Menninger, said she reviewed camera footage and found nothing. That’s because there’s no cameras in the bathrooms!
Read it and leave your thoughts in the comments!
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/health/autism-therapy-clinics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.klA.DgQW.EAGwwpl3tmHZ&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers (Gift Article) The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.
Peanut joined our family in March.
When he came, he would run from Julia when she would stim loud vocally or have a meltdown.
Look at them now. She’s never done another animal like this. 🥰
So glad Mom trusted her gut!
Another reason why Julia will never go back to public school.
05/14/2026
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05/14/2026
These pics popped up in my Snapchat history. They’re from 2018. She hadn’t turned 2 yet so we hadn’t started our autism journey at the time these pics were taken.
These are some of the many infamous faces of Julia. We’ve always loved her scrunch face! 🥰😂 It’s also known as the stank face. 😂
What are some of the cute or funny things you like best about your special needs baby???
05/09/2026
Julia had fun at her little sister’s birthday party today. 🥰
05/08/2026
Julia had her well child check today. She did so good! She’s evolving! There was a time when she would meltdown any time she even saw the outside of the doctors office!
05/05/2026
Waiting to go into ABA !
Happy Tuesday 🥰