Unfiltered Life
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Is your child dye-sensitive? Artificial dyes are notorious for causing behavioral reactions in children on the spectrum—especially Red 40. In my experience, drinks containing Red 40 can trigger intense emotional reactions and even aggressive outbursts in my son. Once you start reading ingredient labels, you’ll be shocked to see just how many “kid-friendly” drinks include…
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As the mother of a nonverbal autistic child, few things are more intimidating than venturing out into the real world. Something as simple as going to the grocery store can be physically draining and emotionally overwhelming. Through a lot of trial and error, I’ve developed a few strategies and coping mechanisms that make these trips…
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The Brigit App is one of many cash advance apps on the market. Just like many others, it promises the opportunity to get approved for an instant cash advance “in minutes” without hidden fees or a credit check. If you are hard up and desperate for funds, getting a no-strings cash advance with no credit…
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Dave is one of many pay advance apps that offers a solution to over drafting your bank account between paychecks. The app brags about not taking advantage of your financial dismay with fees or interest rates. Naturally, an app offering an advance on your paycheck with no strings attached seems too good to be true.…
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As the mother of a child on the spectrum, the most offensive and annoying statements I get are: “He’s just a picky eater,” or “he’ll eat when he’s hungry.” In reality, he is not a picky eater and no amount of hunger will encourage him to consume a food he is averse to. Sensory food…