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Soarin’ at Epcot #disney #epcot #soarinaroundtheworld #fun #vacation
Accessible Place #accessibility #disney #epcot #happy
Fantasy Land Fun #disney #disneyworld #magickingdom #fun #rollercoaster
So Much Magic at our #happyplace #disneyworld #disney #magickingdom
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
“Because it has an accessible place for my wheelchair.” These things matter for the enjoyment of experiences.
Slinky Dog Dash! We had so much fun! Watch for Hannah giggles and Jessica dimples. ❤️😄
#wdwfun #wdw #hollywoodstudios #disneyworld #disneyfun #disneyfamily #slinkydogdash #familytime #wintervacation
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
Heigh-Ho! Heigh-Ho! Fun on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
#disneyfun #magickingdom #wdw #fun #sevendwarfsminetrain #fantasyland #earlymagichours #sisters #sistersister
So Much Magic ❤️ at our #happyplace 🏰
#goofysbarnstormer #magickingdom #waltdisneyworld #letsgotodisney #happy #familytime #love
Vacation Moments - It was an 8 hour travel day with a variety of sensory moments mixed in. #vacation #family #fun #autismfamily
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 ☀️
Hannah’s Tasty Mashed Taters! We absolutely love this recipe 😋 #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #recipe #potatorecipes
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
Jess and Hannah went out for some sister time together! Chocolate cake was a must ❤️ #sisters #sistersister #autismsibling #autisticadult #happy #fun
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.
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
We made one of dad’s favorites - skillet steak with veggies! This is easy and so delicious. #homecooking #southerncooking #recipes #food #yummy #familycooking
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.)
Here’s a little update about what’s coming up this week 😊 #update #busybusy #busyweek #fun #funstuff
What is This?! 😁 Jess could do this all day! She loves learning about dog breeds. #whatisthis #cardcollection #collection #dogs #dogbreeds #caregiver #autisticadult #cvi
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



