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We're back to our regular schedule and that means it's time for our 3rd classic Roman pasta video with Nathan! This week - Carbonara!
PS: I am not including the written recipe, as so much of the making of this dish is about getting a feel for things. 
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
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#cooking #romanpasta #carbonara #recipe #pastarecipe

We're back to our regular schedule and that means it's time for our 3rd classic Roman pasta video with Nathan! This week - Carbonara!

PS: I am not including the written recipe, as so much of the making of this dish is about getting a feel for things.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#cooking #romanpasta #carbonara #recipe #pastarecipe

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Cooking with Nathan - Carbonara

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Soarin’ at Epcot #disney #epcot #soarinaroundtheworld #fun #vacation

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Accessible Place #accessibility #disney #epcot #happy

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 4, we spent the first part of the day at Hollywood Studios, and then Hannah rested at the resort while Val, Jess, and Baddaddy went to Magic Kingdom.
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 4, we spent the first part of the day at Hollywood Studios, and then Hannah rested at the resort while Val, Jess, and Baddaddy went to Magic Kingdom.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

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Disney Day 4 Vlog

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 3, we went to Animal Kingdom in the morning, and EPCOT again in the evening. 
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 3, we went to Animal Kingdom in the morning, and EPCOT again in the evening.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

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Disney Day 3 Vlog

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 2, we had a long, fun day at Val, Hannah, and Baddaddy’s favorite park - EPCOT! If you asked Jess her favorite park, she’d say “all of them” 😁. Jess slept well the night before and was able to have a great day with no nap!
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#disney #disneyworld #vacation #familyvacation

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! On day 2, we had a long, fun day at Val, Hannah, and Baddaddy’s favorite park - EPCOT! If you asked Jess her favorite park, she’d say “all of them” 😁. Jess slept well the night before and was able to have a great day with no nap!

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#disney #disneyworld #vacation #familyvacation

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Disney Day 2 Vlog

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Fantasy Land Fun #disney #disneyworld #magickingdom #fun #rollercoaster

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! This vlog is of our first Disney day! We are having a blast.
You may notice how tired Jess is - she didn’t nap well the week leading up to the trip, so she came into the trip tired. We came back to our resort relatively early tonight and won’t have to get up so early tomorrow, so we are hoping she sleeps well tonight and that she’ll feel more rested tomorrow ❤️. Regardless of how tired she is, Jess has been expressing to us regularly how much fun she’s having and how glad she is to be here.
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#disney #disneyvacation #family #familyvacation

Welcome to another vlog where we try to film a clip every hour so you can see what we’re up to! This vlog is of our first Disney day! We are having a blast.

You may notice how tired Jess is - she didn’t nap well the week leading up to the trip, so she came into the trip tired. We came back to our resort relatively early tonight and won’t have to get up so early tomorrow, so we are hoping she sleeps well tonight and that she’ll feel more rested tomorrow ❤️. Regardless of how tired she is, Jess has been expressing to us regularly how much fun she’s having and how glad she is to be here.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#disney #disneyvacation #family #familyvacation

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Disney Day 1 Vlog

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So Much Magic at our #happyplace #disneyworld #disney #magickingdom

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Braille Map of Epcot - Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ We are home from our trip. It was fun, as always, but also great to get back to our fur babies. On a visit to Epcot, I found this amazing Braille map. As far as I can remember, I’ve not seen it before. Jess was quite fascinated by it!
#braille #braillemap #accessibility #disneyfam #disneylove #disneyaccessibility #epcot #maps #map

Braille Map of Epcot - Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ We are home from our trip. It was fun, as always, but also great to get back to our fur babies. On a visit to Epcot, I found this amazing Braille map. As far as I can remember, I’ve not seen it before. Jess was quite fascinated by it!

#braille #braillemap #accessibility #disneyfam #disneylove #disneyaccessibility #epcot #maps #map
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“Because it has an accessible place for my wheelchair.” These things matter for the enjoyment of experiences.

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Soarin’ through Epcot - Hey #goodonesfam ☀️ We went Soarin’ yesterday!
#soarin #epcot #family

Soarin’ through Epcot - Hey #goodonesfam ☀️ We went Soarin’ yesterday!

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Slinky Dog Dash! We had so much fun! Watch for Hannah giggles and Jessica dimples. ❤️😄
#wdwfun #wdw #hollywoodstudios #disneyworld #disneyfun #disneyfamily #slinkydogdash #familytime #wintervacation

Slinky Dog Dash! We had so much fun! Watch for Hannah giggles and Jessica dimples. ❤️😄

#wdwfun #wdw #hollywoodstudios #disneyworld #disneyfun #disneyfamily #slinkydogdash #familytime #wintervacation
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The People Remover, What a classic! We got a very brief glimpse of a Tron test run. Also, the lights were on inside Space Mountain so we got a good look at that for a change.
#peoplemover #tomorrowlandtransitauthority  #tomorrowland #magickingdom #disney #wdw

The People Remover, What a classic! We got a very brief glimpse of a Tron test run. Also, the lights were on inside Space Mountain so we got a good look at that for a change.

#peoplemover #tomorrowlandtransitauthority #tomorrowland #magickingdom #disney #wdw
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Heigh-Ho! Heigh-Ho! Fun on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. 
#disneyfun #magickingdom #wdw #fun #sevendwarfsminetrain #fantasyland #earlymagichours #sisters #sistersister

Heigh-Ho! Heigh-Ho! Fun on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

#disneyfun #magickingdom #wdw #fun #sevendwarfsminetrain #fantasyland #earlymagichours #sisters #sistersister
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So Much Magic ❤️ at our #happyplace 🏰
#goofysbarnstormer #magickingdom #waltdisneyworld #letsgotodisney #happy #familytime #love

So Much Magic ❤️ at our #happyplace 🏰

#goofysbarnstormer #magickingdom #waltdisneyworld #letsgotodisney #happy #familytime #love
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Vacation Moments - It was an 8 hour travel day with a variety of sensory moments mixed in. #vacation #family #fun #autismfamily

Vacation Moments - It was an 8 hour travel day with a variety of sensory moments mixed in. #vacation #family #fun #autismfamily ...

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Enjoying morning sunshine and fresh air! What a blessing to be able to sit outside in mid-January! I made some absolutely yummy Pumpkin Pancakes this morning. 🤤😋 Can’t wait to make them again soon! Happy Friday #goodonesfam ☀️

Enjoying morning sunshine and fresh air! What a blessing to be able to sit outside in mid-January! I made some absolutely yummy Pumpkin Pancakes this morning. 🤤😋 Can’t wait to make them again soon! Happy Friday #goodonesfam ☀️ ...

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Hannah’s Tasty Mashed Taters! We absolutely love this recipe 😋 #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #recipe #potatorecipes

Hannah’s Tasty Mashed Taters! We absolutely love this recipe 😋 #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #recipe #potatorecipes ...

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A motivation/reward system. Jess has a skin picking disorder sometimes known as dermatillomania. When she has mosquito bites or skin blemishes, they become scabs, and scabs are a different level of blemish for Jess. She wants to get the roughness off, so she removes it. Repeatedly. Then it can become a scar, which she also wants to remove, repeatedly. It’s a vicious cycle that is extremely difficult to break. The thing is, Jess wants to stop. She sincerely tries. It’s just so hard to resist. Hannah and I can relate to some degree because we also struggle to not pick at things. Jess likes using the flower petal chart and understands how to use it independently.
I like using the unit of 2 petal system to start with because it means later we can integrate other ways to earn and petals in units of 1, and even redeem for things for Jess that 4 petals - like bubble gum or a few skittles, etc.
#rewardchart #flowerpetalchart #dermatillomania #skinpicking #autisticadult #spd #sensoryprocessingdisorder #girlswithautism

A motivation/reward system. Jess has a skin picking disorder sometimes known as dermatillomania. When she has mosquito bites or skin blemishes, they become scabs, and scabs are a different level of blemish for Jess. She wants to get the roughness off, so she removes it. Repeatedly. Then it can become a scar, which she also wants to remove, repeatedly. It’s a vicious cycle that is extremely difficult to break. The thing is, Jess wants to stop. She sincerely tries. It’s just so hard to resist. Hannah and I can relate to some degree because we also struggle to not pick at things. Jess likes using the flower petal chart and understands how to use it independently.

I like using the unit of 2 petal system to start with because it means later we can integrate other ways to earn and petals in units of 1, and even redeem for things for Jess that 4 petals - like bubble gum or a few skittles, etc.

#rewardchart #flowerpetalchart #dermatillomania #skinpicking #autisticadult #spd #sensoryprocessingdisorder #girlswithautism
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Jess and Hannah went out for some sister time together! Chocolate cake was a must ❤️ #sisters #sistersister #autismsibling #autisticadult #happy #fun

Jess and Hannah went out for some sister time together! Chocolate cake was a must ❤️ #sisters #sistersister #autismsibling #autisticadult #happy #fun ...

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We tried something completely new to us - enchiladas! These were absolutely delicious and a huge success- we can’t wait to make them again!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas 
Flatbread 
1 tbsp avocado oil
16 oz cooked chicken
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
8oz Rotel tomatoes
4oz cream cheese
1 can chickpeas (optional)
8 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
Combine chicken, taco seasoning, broth, tomatoes, cream cheese, and chickpeas in a pot. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Carefully mix with hand mixer if needed. 
In a separate pot, combine half the Monterrey jack, the heavy cream, cumin, and salt. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until melted.
Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Add some of the chicken mixture to each flatbread and roll up. Toast in the skillet on each side for several minutes. Place enchiladas into a greased dish. On top, pour cheese sauce and sprinkle remaining Monterrey jack cheese. Put in oven under the broiler for a few minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

We tried something completely new to us - enchiladas! These were absolutely delicious and a huge success- we can’t wait to make them again!

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Flatbread
1 tbsp avocado oil
16 oz cooked chicken
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
8oz Rotel tomatoes
4oz cream cheese
1 can chickpeas (optional)
8 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt

Combine chicken, taco seasoning, broth, tomatoes, cream cheese, and chickpeas in a pot. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Carefully mix with hand mixer if needed.

In a separate pot, combine half the Monterrey jack, the heavy cream, cumin, and salt. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until melted.

Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Add some of the chicken mixture to each flatbread and roll up. Toast in the skillet on each side for several minutes. Place enchiladas into a greased dish. On top, pour cheese sauce and sprinkle remaining Monterrey jack cheese. Put in oven under the broiler for a few minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Self-Regulation. We are discussing a reward/redemption system. While chatting it’s important to give extra processing time as needed. Watch and see how long I wait for a response that does eventually come. 
#selfregulation #rewardsystem #dermatillomania #skinpicking #spd #autisticadult #autisticblind

Self-Regulation. We are discussing a reward/redemption system. While chatting it’s important to give extra processing time as needed. Watch and see how long I wait for a response that does eventually come.

#selfregulation #rewardsystem #dermatillomania #skinpicking #spd #autisticadult #autisticblind
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We made one of dad’s favorites - skillet steak with veggies! This is easy and so delicious. #homecooking #southerncooking #recipes #food #yummy #familycooking

We made one of dad’s favorites - skillet steak with veggies! This is easy and so delicious. #homecooking #southerncooking #recipes #food #yummy #familycooking ...

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Nonnie’s Easy Coconut Pie - Nonnie came to our kitchen to make Baddaddy his favorite pie, Coconut Cream. 4 modified steps make this pie easy:  using a refrigerated crust, using 2 whole eggs instead of separating 3 yolks and egg whites, using store bought whipped topping instead of meringue, and cooking the filling in the microwave.
We often get asked about when we will have more cookbooks. At this time we don’t have a schedule for having more printed. We hope to eventually have more available. 
(If you have Nonnie’s cookbook, the base recipe for this cream pie is on page 152.)

Nonnie’s Easy Coconut Pie - Nonnie came to our kitchen to make Baddaddy his favorite pie, Coconut Cream. 4 modified steps make this pie easy: using a refrigerated crust, using 2 whole eggs instead of separating 3 yolks and egg whites, using store bought whipped topping instead of meringue, and cooking the filling in the microwave.

We often get asked about when we will have more cookbooks. At this time we don’t have a schedule for having more printed. We hope to eventually have more available.

(If you have Nonnie’s cookbook, the base recipe for this cream pie is on page 152.)
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HBD Baddaddy! 🥳 🎂 🎉

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Here’s a little update about what’s coming up this week 😊 #update #busybusy #busyweek #fun #funstuff

Here’s a little update about what’s coming up this week 😊 #update #busybusy #busyweek #fun #funstuff ...

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What is This?! 😁 Jess could do this all day! She loves learning about dog breeds. #whatisthis #cardcollection #collection #dogs #dogbreeds #caregiver #autisticadult #cvi

What is This?! 😁 Jess could do this all day! She loves learning about dog breeds. #whatisthis #cardcollection #collection #dogs #dogbreeds #caregiver #autisticadult #cvi ...

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We LOVE making spiced cider when the weather is cold 😋
Spiced Apple Cider
2 qts apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar 
1/4 tsp salt
dash of nutmeg
1tsp whole cloves
1tsp allspice 
1 cinnamon stick 
1 orange (optional)
If using the orange, poke while cloves into unpeeled orange. If desired, cut slits in the orange peel. Combine all ingredients in a large pot, stir lightly, and heat until steaming.
#cider #spicedcider #hotbeverages #hotbeverage #applecider #spicedapplecider #coldweather #coldweatherdrink

We LOVE making spiced cider when the weather is cold 😋
Spiced Apple Cider

2 qts apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
dash of nutmeg
1tsp whole cloves
1tsp allspice
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange (optional)

If using the orange, poke while cloves into unpeeled orange. If desired, cut slits in the orange peel. Combine all ingredients in a large pot, stir lightly, and heat until steaming.

#cider #spicedcider #hotbeverages #hotbeverage #applecider #spicedapplecider #coldweather #coldweatherdrink
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