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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  • Dear World,

    I see you staring at me. I feel your judgmental eyes looking at me in the grocery store, the park and at the doctor’s office.…

  • You win none, you lose many.

    Whether or not you have a child, spouse, significant other, etc., I think anyone can relate to this post. We all know the saying, “You…

  • I saw the sign

    I used to loathe Ace of Base. My sister Amanda used to play the CD on repeat and it drove me crazy. I was always…

  • Mr. Derek Martin

    Many people that know me, know that I am a firm believer in the saying, whatever happens, happens. In October 2011, I was hired to…

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!