"Autism, Laundry, & Folding Clothes Video": S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (FEB.) 2013 Online Mommy Time-Out

"Wash, Dry, & Fold......Everyday Life Skills

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)
"Mothers Coming Together To Think Outside The Box Of Autism Behaviors"

In this month's Mommy Time-Out video I talk & show you one of the things I do my teenage son who has autism; how to help my son become independant by teaching him helpful every day lifeskills. I hope this will help others out there that are living in this roller coaster ride called Autism. I do have a Mommy Time-Out coming up this month if you can join me and other S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms as  well.
Look to the right of this site for more information. If you can't make this month's Mommy Time-Out please be sure to visit me again for next months online Mommy Time-Out :)
Until next month....
BIG HUGS from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom & Take Care :)

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"Autism. Reflection of Moments Video" :Happy Valentines Day from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom!

 "YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY" & " YOU NEVER STOP AMAZING US"

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom (Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)

Hello S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms!
        I wanted to share with all of you something from my heart. I thought it suitable considering we are in the month of February and we LOVE Valentines Day:)
In this video I  Reflect back on how creative our son  Dustin is. He is now 16yrs. old.Hard to believe.
I hope you will  be intrigued, captivated, and hopefully touched as well as Inspired after you watching this.
Life with Autism is a never ending roller coaster; but after watching this short video; life with autism will hopefully  be full of something more  than heartbreak.
Stay tuned for Fenruary's Online Mommy Time-Out which will be coming soon.
Until Then, BIG HUGS!

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"Warning! Things to hide from Autism >Video" :S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (Jan) 2013 Online Mommy Time-Out: "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(STRONG MOTHERS ALTERING AUTISM'S REALITY TOGETHER)

This month I'm talking about "If I knew then what I know now".
Rather than  my typical videos regarding altering autism's behavior, this time I'm adding a bit of a  twist ;) Every Mom with a child, teen, or adult with autism has one of those days, and  S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom is certainly no different ;) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom encourages moms like her to Really Try and React in a "Positive" way, rather than Stepping back and saying "O.M.G!" Regardless of what unexpected events take place ;) Until next Month... Take Care & BIG HUGS from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom ;)

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"Autism & Christmas Morning Video" :S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's 2012 Christmas Morning Videos

Happy Holidays to All of My S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms !

(STRONG MOTHERS ALTERING AUTISM'S REALITY TOGETHER)

I hope you had a memorable Christmas. I know we did.Of course, the holidays are always more inviting if you are surrounded by family, unfortunately, most of our family does not live nearby. So in light of that, I am posting a two part video of Dustin on Christmas Day ;) I hope my S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom friends enjoy this as well. So without futher delay, Please "CLICK ON" the (2) Links  Below to watch Part 1 and Part 2 Christmas videos. Be sure to come back to Watch S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's January Online Mommy Time-Out Video. I'm not going to tell you what the topic will be ; I thought I'd keep you curious :) So, are you? See You Soon!
Until Next Time.....BIG HUGS from our family to yours ;)

(PART 1 OF 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSdwsTYNNf0&list=UUeOc2H11O0lKG7SsrL0XHZg


(PART 2 OF 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBm7-d-VCPA&list=UUeOc2H11O0lKG7SsrL0XHZg
                          
      
                                                                         
                                                                                                              
                         


                            
         



              

                           



"Autism & Fear of Animals Video." An unusual way to overcome it ;S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Says "There's No Need To Fear When Piggies Are Near"

Hello S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms!

Having a fear of animals has been an issue for a long time for my  son with autism. Over time I have tried to help him overcome his fear by adopting a kitten and bringing her into our home, taken constant visits to places like the Zoo, Animal Kingdom, Sea World,etc. Any place where our son has no choice but to confront his animal fears. In this video I found myself unexpectedly surprised by Dustin (16yrs). Once again he has amazed me in a very heart-felt way.
Never under-estimate what your children are capible of. If you do......you may miss out on a moment you never imagined would be possible. I hope this inspires some of those moms out there who feel the hopelessness I once felt. Fear doesn't have to be forever for your loved one with autism. And it that goes for us Moms too ;) Take Care & Have Faith Moms & Dads! BIG HUGS from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

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The Santa "VIDEO" Call ? : S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (NOV.) Online Mommy Time-Out Video

" Dialing The North Pole is Nothing At All, Because "NOW" ........
  You Can Make A Santa Claus "Video" Phone Call!"

Yep, you read that correctly.

For most young children Santa Claus can be a bit scary at times. For a child, teen, or maybe even adult with Autism it can sometimes be terrifying. For my son, it took ten long years before I could get that "What Most Moms Live For" SANTA PHOTO with their child. What a rush of emotions ran through me that very special day. AND... MY Mom was there to be able to share it with me. I couldn't ask for more that day. Definitely one of my top ten favorite memories. Well needless to say, I'm sure I'm not alone in regards to Autism and Santa Claus. So on that note... I have the video for you this month! It involves your cell phone, $1.99,Go to playstore or Ap icon, search: Santa Video Call, download,  and find that eager person who is ready to make a Video cell phone call to Santa ;) I hope you enjoy this month's Mommy Time-Out. Please come back next month to watch Dusitn see what Santa is bringing him. I know I can't wait ;) Until Then, I hope this Helps YOU like it has Me...Happy  Holidays!
S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Angela's "FIRST Santa Photo"

Dustin was 10 years old

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(THIS IS DUSTIN "THIS YEAR". HE'S COME A LONG WAY.)