The Most Au-Some Journey

Munich, Germany

posted on : June 6, 2023

“You’re going to Germany?! With the kids?!” I got this question a lot in the weeks leading up to my family’s big trip to Germany. Having only gone abroad once, when my son was 10 months old, I knew this trip was going to be worlds different. For starters, my daughter was knee deep in toddler tantrums. My son’s needs …

Sensory Friendly Experiences

Creating an Inclusive Community Through the Arts at “Inclusion Festival”

posted on : May 31, 2023

The music festival scene has embedded itself in our country’s rich history through the decades—from Woodstock to Lilith Fair to Coachella, there truly is a festival for everyone…or is there? That’s the question that Amy Pinder continued to think about as she fell in love with music festivals. She combined her passion for music festival culture with her background in …

Au-Some Businesses

Christian’s Crayons – Making the World Vibrant, One Crayon at a Time

posted on : May 25, 2023

“One small seed can make a big change.” For one local Pennsylvania family, what started as a fundraiser turned into a business fostering independence, perseverance, and valuable work experience for their son with Autism. At the age of 10. Christian runs the business “Christian’s Crayons” with his mother, Jennifer. They fulfill orders from all over the country, show “how-to” videos …

Au-Some Businesses

Empowering Families at the Family Advocacy Center

posted on : May 8, 2023

You’re in for an au-some treat. Today, you’ll hear from my dear friend and the blog’s first guest writer, B, who is the parent of a child with special needs. She connected with Suzie Showalter, founder of the Family Advocacy Center. Read about B’s experience with Suzie and learn about The Family Advocacy Center below. I first met Suzie Showalter …

Au-Some Businesses

Spreading Inclusion One Blondie at a Time at Bake Ability Bakery

posted on : May 5, 2023

Five years ago, Paula Fasciano and her husband moved back to Bucks County so that her two sons with Fragile X Syndrome could attend the Central Bucks School District. Through her years in the Marlboro Township and Freehold Regional (NJ) school systems, and then Central Bucks, Paula made it her mission to bond with other parents with children of special …

Au-Some Businesses,Sensory Friendly Experiences

Family Bonding at Helping Friendly Farm – Part 2

posted on : May 2, 2023

Read Part 1 here The rest of our time at Helping Friendly Farm in New Hope was spent with Jessica Zander (Jess) on the outside acreage surrounding the Sensory Barn. Jess encourages her guests to explore the areas of interest to them, and in no particular order; however, for the first trip to the farm, Jess was extremely intentional in …