Kate’s Blog
Judson Nails Art
When you walk into a nail salon and feel like a princess, the feeling of truly being pampered feels so right. My old friend took me with her to try Judson Nails Art and I am so glad she did. When we walked in we were asked if we wanted a drink, and they handed us the...
2024 Is Here
Hey y'all welcome to 2024. I know that i had stopped doing blogs last year due to getting busy. However, I am back. I hope that everyone is having a great start to 2024. Going into 2024 our nonprofit Inspirational Experiences is growing. We have grown from two hundred...
Event planning and Goodbye 2022
Hey guys as 2022 comes to an end I am so very grateful for each one of you. This year I have learned so much about myself. One thing that I have learned about myself is that I can do anything that I put my heart to. This year has been special because I had to put my...
Autism and Job Interviews
Applying For Jobs and Interviewing with AutismJobs and AutismAll my life since I knew that I had Autism being able to score a job and keep a job has always been difficult for me. I have tried to work several jobs throughout my life however I had a hard time. The issue...
2021 to 2022
Hey Y'all I'm back Happy New Year 2022! A lot happened in 2021! I had major sinus surgery, started school at Capella University, and I married my best friend Rob Chaney and became Mrs. Chaney This year in 2022 I will be going back to work full time. I am excited to...
Blogging to Inspirtational Speaking
Blogging to Inspirational Speaking About a year ago I went into the field of inspirational speaking. I started my journey on inspirational speaking a few years ago by speaking on Facebook to my friends. At first, I never thought anything on it I was just getting my...
Surgery and Autism
Surgery and Autism So, the subject of surgery and autism came up to me a few weeks ago in my mind. I had to go to the Ears, Nose and Throat doctor (ENT) due to sinus issues. After the results came back, I found out that I must have surgery. So, after thinking about...
Dental Fears and Autism
Hey y’all I am back again this is a topic that I have wanted to write about for a long time. I just haven’t gotten a chance. I know that a lot of Autism moms have requested this topic. I hope that through my experiences and knowledge in this area that it helps others...
stress
Stress, Anxiety, and ExerciseExerciseMost important thing to do to combat stressRelieves mental stressExercise lowers your body’s stress hormones such as cortisol and releases endorphins which are chemicals that improve your mood and act as natural...
Overcoming Failure
Overcoming FailureBullyingAll my life I have been through bullying, it started in elementary school, went through the end of high school. I have been called names, had my glasses broken, and have been beaten with seat belts on a school bus by a bully. I had to learn...
Wedding Planning and Autism
Wedding PlanningFrom day one wedding planning has been incredibly stressful for me. From the minute that I said yes when Rob asked me to Marry Him to the point where I am today has been incredibly stressful. The fact that I also have Autism does not help anything but...
PCOS
New Year’s ResolutionHappy New Year to all my Followers, and Clients! I hope everyone’s New year is off to a great start! I know mine is going well! I had to think about what my New Years Resolution was going to be! It took me a few weeks but something that kept...
9th Blog
9th Blog Hey y’all so here we are the 9th blog Thank you to all of my subscribers, followers, and friends, and family for continuing to stay on this journey with me. Thank you to my Fiancé Rob, my parents Maryjane& Thomas Fanizzi, thank you to my sister Clare...
Covid 19 Masks
Covid 19 Masks & Testing Autism Masks So many autism parents that I know are asking about the mask procedures for their children with autism. Some of the issues that I witnessed with being autistic while wearing a mask are our sensory levels are higher due to...
Autism Resources
Autism &US A few months ago I came across this group called Autism & US which is a 501c (3) non profit organization parent/ caregiver support group that focuses on Autism Awareness by allowing parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, coaches, caseworkers....
ESA Animals
ESA ESA- a type of animal that provides comfort to help relieve a symptom or effect of a person’s disability Service animals – working animals are working animals that have been trained to perform tasks that assist disabled people Benefits of ESA Joy Unconditional...
stress
Stress, Anxiety, and Exercise Exercise Most important thing to do to combat stress Relieves mental stress Exercise lowers your body’s stress hormones such as cortisol and releases endorphins which are chemicals that improve your mood and act as natural painkillers...
Fitness Activities
Here is some fitness activity ideas: Walking Hiking (for mental health, try looking at distant objects) Dancing Swimming Water aerobics Jogging and running Aerobic exercise classes Gentle Stretching (Yoga is a good start) Bicycle riding (stationary or on a path)...
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Let’s begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is. According to the Dietary...
What is a BCBA?
According to the BACB website bacb.com: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior analysis services. BCBAs...
What is a BCaBA?
According to the BACB website bacb.com: The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCaBA level provide behavior analysis services under the supervision of Board...
What is an RBT?
You hear the word RBT mentioned a lot, but what is it? Simple answer is it is an entry level position that requires direct supervision in the behavior analysis field. According to the BACB website bacb.com: The Registered Behavior TechnicianTM (RBT®) is a...
Who is the BACB?
Today we are going to introduce the most well know organization that provides professional credentialing for the needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. According to their website bacb.com: The Behavior Analyst...
Priority Management
Time is something you can lose and never get back. You probably even wish that there were more hours available in a day. The solution to this common situation is easier than one might realize. With a few minor adjustments in how you utilize your time, you can better...
Positive Thinking
Have you ever felt overwhelmed to the point you lost all hopes of positivity? I know that I have been through the feeling several times. COVID-19 has been a massive reason for me feeling like there was no positivity left or no way to see the light at the end of the...
Why Colorful Colors
I’ve always been drawn to bright colors ever since I was young. When I was diagnosed with Autism at age 16, bright colors taught me to stay positive and look on the bright side. I hope that writing blogs in rainbow colors teach others like me who have special needs to...
Covid-19
Introduction In January 2020, my fiancé Rob Chaney and I decided to visit Texas, due to a potential job offer I received. That trip did not result in an offer, but we found our new beautiful three bedrooms, two bath place in New Braunfels while visiting. Shortly after...