The Autism Life

Sharing a glimpse into our lives, one post at a time…..

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  • October left almost as soon as it came flying in. It’s really crazy to believe we are on the 11th month of 2025 already! The kids loved trick-or-treat night this year. We programmed Greyson’s communication tablet to say “Trick-or -Treat” and “Thank You”, which made everyone in the neighborhood so…

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  • “Uh-Duhhhhhhhh”!

    “Uh-Duhhhhhhhh”!

    Derek and I have begun to decipher Greyson’s vocal stims. Luckily, this informs us if he’s happy, sad, angry, or that a tantrum is about…

  • A Bounce to Remember

    A Bounce to Remember

    Derek and I wanted to have a birthday party for Greyson, but had very little time to plan one. We searched around places in the…

  • 639/1095

    639/1095

    Hard to believe that exactly three years ago, my amazingly special little boy was born. 5:03 pm, Greyson graced us with his tiny body and…

  • Motherly Instinct

    Whenever I get the chance to speak with other moms who have kids with special needs, I always ask if they knew something was different…

About The author

Hi there! I’m Katelyn, the author of “La Vie de Autism”, or The Autism Life. I am a 30-something mother of two: a daughter named Roslynn and a son named Greyson. I run on very little sleep, drink way too much caffeine and listen to way too many audiobooks. I make sure our house is up and running everyday and my husband, Derek, would lose his head if I didn’t put it on his shoulders every morning. Read along to find out more about us and our chaotic lives!