Autism Mum Morning Routine

You’ve asked for it, so here it is! What does an Autism mum’s morning routine look like? In this week’s video, I show you a typical morning in our household. Also, an exclusive look into my makeup routine and the products I use. What do I do when the kids are at school?
I’d love to know your morning routine too, please write in the comments below!
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[@LiNa-se5nf]

I really admire how strong you are and how much you do for them. So much respect for you. Keep going, you're an amazing mother. 💯

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Lina Wenhui thank you xox

[@catherine3548]

It impresses me so much how you know what Dylan likes and what he doesn't ( the smells, the makeup etc). My boy is 2 and a half still not speaking and I just can't wait the day I will be able to fully understand what he wants and doesn't want. I am so happy I found you on KZbin, you give me hope , you family does as well. Have a beautiful day 🌷 💛💛 Much love from Canada.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

hey there thank you so much . you will watch and learn from your son. its taken me 10 years to figure it all out and its still always changing x

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

Catherine Cartier : I’m grandma to a beautiful boy who will be 3 years old next month. He has receptive language skills but doesn’t speak yet. He began private speech therapy last week & will go for 1 session weekly. He also began ABA therapy last week which will take place for 3 hrs each session, twice a week. I don’t usually reply to people on here. However, somehow, your post resonated with me. I’m a Christian ✝️ & will pray for you & your son. I, too, am so very glad I found Tara’s KZbin channel. She’s the best! Glad to have met you, too! 😊

[@catherine3548]

@@anothergoldilocks1077 thank you that is so nice of you 🌻😊

[@warffxfreak]

I cannot wait for this channel to BLOW up! I can just feel that it's going to be a great hit!

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Ah thank you xoxox

[@jackielowrey3032]

Love that you show how important it is to take time for yourself to be present.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

🥰

[@hanjing8929]

Thank you for sharing! I like what you said at the end of this video, “small bubble” “big world”, it’s very important to give yourself a break to jump out of the small bubble. My 4 years old daughter was diagnosed and I felt the world is dark , tears anytime, life changed, but my daughter needs me, I need to be a strong mom like you. Thanks again for sharing your life with us.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You are a strong mama. Your a mama bear who is doing all you can for your daughter and your doing to be just fine . It’s important to take your self out to realised there is a whole world out there x

[@07naina]

The start to your video was probably the realistic shit I’ve seen for ages. Finally someone who is real and true. I also wake up after my kids (my boy is 3 and on the spectrum and 1year old baby with unknown additional needs right now). I am so knackered from the day before and I just about have breakfast and shower. None of this 5am or yogi workouts. By 9am I’m dealt with at least x2 meltdowns and the stimming begins until 6pm 😭

[@44BabyB]

Thank you for showing your morning routine. I just had my 3rd baby and you are showing me than yes I will be able to do it. And it’s okay to ask for help like respite care. The school run is always crazy and dinner time too. We usually have therapy after school, then we need to do the homework, getting dinner ready, bath the kids, put them in pyjamas, brush their teeth, read them a story, clean after dinner, and try to relax before bed. We are currently in holidays in Australia (end of term 3) and it’s nice to have a break from all this. I asked my husband how many times he thinks I am gonna be late for school during term 4 with an autistic child, a toddler and a newborn?! 😂 will see 💪🏽 I like your beach break after school run and I might do the same 😘 you are such a strong Mama and an inspiration for us 💙

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Your a strong mama . You got this. Get down support also have a look at maybe being able to get a car to pick up your son ? Not sure where you live but you can ask. Also ask if you can drop your son off a little earlier . Just ask you won’t know until you ask 🥰 congratulations on the baby too.. such a special time xox

[@alexandralawson9578]

I do not have a child on the spectrum just a new mom he’s a toddler now but I appreciate and love love love your content. Such a lonely family, love from Texas 💕

[@emmanaidoo1485]

Love this video. Mornings can be tough! I was just thinking after last weeks video "how does she fit it all in?" 😁... you look fabulous! Enjoy these beach walks. Even in winter the beach is a place of peace and can centre us. Hope the children are settling in to school. X

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Ah thanks. It’s tough but we try for it all in. As we all do as parents right?! It’s all about the juggle xox

[@emmanaidoo1485]

@@ComingHometoAutism May I ask where you purchase the multivitamin for Dylan?

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Sure it’s from www.myspectrumheroes.com/tara10 Thats my code as well to get a discount for my lovely subscribers xox

[@emmanaidoo1485]

@@ComingHometoAutism thank you tara x

[@unad6426]

Mornings are really tough for me , but when my husband is at work my mom comes in and takes my son to school. So I can take care of my 16 month old. That helps me so so much 🙂. Soon , I am going back to work full time , so schedule will change. Dropping my daughter to daycare then my son to school, then off to work. It will change everything, but I am already implementing little changes , so it wouldn't be so challenging when time comes. You are doing great, but it is darn hard lol

[@ComingHometoAutism]

You got this! it is hard but we all find little ways to make our lives easier right x

[@trissaniaforbes8554]

You are definitely the definition of a super mum 💕😁...

[@ComingHometoAutism]

😊 thank you

[@autismandmyspecialfamily2993]

I really love how you face the morning with so much energy and happiness =) good vibes

[@ComingHometoAutism]

🥰

[@hopeandalittleautism]

Loved it. I wish I was half as organized as you. My kid on spectrum is only 4 and I am still trying to buy some me time especially on the days when hubby is not around....good going..

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you. It’s so hard to get a little bit of head space but do try when you can even lock your self in your room and listen to music and dance . I find being organised it helps all of us . Shall I do a video on what I do to be organised ? X

[@hopeandalittleautism]

@@ComingHometoAutism would love that.. m quite messy and obviously not a proud one. My kid is about to start school in a month or two so I would love to get an insight from you regarding pre organising things, breakfast , school stuff etc. So that me and my son may not get overwhelmed ...thank u...

[@lindseyflax941]

hehe the sibling apology is like me as a child! classic. loved this video.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

😂

[@ritugurung557]

You are an inspiration!💕

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thank you x

[@alevboyaci9031]

I love you so much!!! Your such an amazing mother honestly I admire u enormously!!! Your everything ♥️

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Thank you so much xox

[@freeme3822]

You are so beautiful either with make up or not.. You have something from inside that makes you very attractive.. Thanks for the short message in the end of the video.. So true.. I will think of it every time I feel terrible.. To see outside of my bubble..

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Gosh thank you so much x

[@jociir2650]

I just found your channel and I love it so much ! My 3 year old was diagnosed at 2 years old. He’s non verbal , had the worst meltdowns (head banging everywhere, he does not eat anything and I’m not kidding like nothing but oatmeal (sometimes) nuggets( sometimes) and peanut butter jelly sandwiches(sometimes) I really want to try the spectrum vitamins. I also want to try and remove casein, wheat and gluten from his diet. He’s already milk protein allergic . It’s hard on me but I try so hard. My 2 year old is going for an evaluation as he shows some signs . Idk what I’m going to do. You make it look so eat ugh. Bless you and your amazing family ❤️

[@sallyblack3654]

Am so grateful for your videos. You're such a lovely person and appreciate your honesty. Just looked after my little grandson for night , two and a half years, autism symptoms awaiting diagnosis December. Paediatrician waiting list so long. His Daddy is so depressed and breaks my heart. Thank you for your helpful advice.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Sending love x

[@afsahfarooq710]

how are things, now . my son's signs too obvious so I called to speed up the process

[@sallyblack3654]

@@afsahfarooq710 thank you for your reply. Diagnosis of autism at 3 years old. Adore my little grandson and real challenges but he is happy mostly, now at 4 and a half playing with toys, inquisitive and first cuddle week ago! Hope your son is doing okay.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

I’m a fairly new subscriber from the USA. Love your KZbin channel. I’m a Christian ✝️ & pray God’s blessings on you and your beautiful family! 🥰🤗

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Bless you and thank you x

[@thegirlsguide007]

It’s so nice knowing someone else’s fridge looks like mine with bulk of like ONE food. And the Nutella 😭

[@wintnayzarlynn7608]

You are really a role model for me. I only have one child & i feel stress sometime. I love watching all your video & can’t thank you enough for your honesty . Here one of the mom ended her & her 5 years old ASD ADHD son cos she was too depress & medicine was not working for her. We really need to take care of our well being too . I am gonna learn something that i always wanted to make myself happy now . Pls keep sharing . Love your family 🥰

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thank you for sharing and thank you for watching always here if you need a friend x

[@laurafitz3868]

Loved this video so much x

[@ComingHometoAutism]

🥰 thank you xx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Was so out of my comfort zone doing this but if you guys like it I’ll do more x

[@sylviig2737]

I really admire your positive attitude. Very interesting what you said about small bauble and big world. I feel right now like I am trapped in my small bauble with my autistic son behaviour issues and a 3 months old baby who hardly ever sleeps, cries a lot and wants constantly be on me :( Like I lost myself in all of it. Let’s hope better days will come very soon... What I would like to see in one if your videos is: Have you seen a difference between Dyland an Luca when they were babies? I mean development wise etc. All the best much love to you and your family Xx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Ok thank you x

[@kingbuream218hh8]

Omg i love your fruit bowl

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thank you i found it in a vintage second hand store x

[@hamdaahmed3844]

l admire how strong you are and l wish l will like you my older son is autistic he is 9years and l have another two children and now 34 weeks so l am struggling and in my boboll

[@ComingHometoAutism]

you have this mama you are like me. we all have it in us. routines and little things that make you happy are the way forward our children feed of us so if your happy and calm they will be x

[@hamdaahmed3844]

@@ComingHometoAutism Thanks

[@kingbuream218hh8]

Goid morning I love riverfordxx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

good morning to you x

[@annaw7437]

What did u ask Alexa to play this music? I loved it. Btw how old is Naia atm? Also, fyi (as I'm obsessively following Hyram, James Welsh, Cassandra Bankson, and Lab Muffin Beauty Science) - sunscreen needs to go last (before make up) :-) and you can skip the eye cream if your moisturiser is nice and rich. xx

[@ComingHometoAutism]

good to know. I ask Alexia to play classical music for children ;-) Naia rose is 3 now x

[@abigailcontreras5130]

Hello, I’m new to your channel and have an almost 3 year old with the spectrum. I was wondering what is it that you sprinkle on his Nutella? Your an amazing mother btw!

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Hey there it’s the vitamins I put on his toast as he isn’t good at taking supplements. It’s my spectrum Heros . I have a link to it on my video what my son eats in a day 🥰 with a code for you x

[@maryamkhurram5386]

You are really hard working with your kids me hard working just start with my son

[@johannaberg480]

Do you bring the dog to the beach? :) It looks lovely!

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Yes we do. but she is on heat at the moment so we didnt bring her that day x

[@LaCocinadeMarBorrull]

My kids wake up veeery early too, definitely I'm neither that workout mom 😅

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Same!!

[@Vanessa-ck4pv]

Can you please share your classic music playlist?

[@ComingHometoAutism]

i just ask alexa to play classical music for children x

[@omyusuf64]

Hello my dear, a wile back you asked on Instagram stories things or topics we would love you to cover and back then it didn’t pop in my mind, but now I have it. I was wondering if it would be possible to do a video covers Dylan’s school experience since reception or year one. And your dealing with the school/s. How do you go about it if you think the school’s decision regarding your child’s school hours is not the best? Thank you 😊

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Of course x

[@omyusuf64]

Than you so much xxx

[@jadem5137]

Cream? Smoothie? Shower? Time? That certainly doesn't happen in our house. I came to find others struggling 😞

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Hey there. I have learned over 8 years that I need to take time for my self. When dylan was 2/3 and Luca was little I was on my own I didn’t have time to eat I ate chocolate I didn’t sleep, I had no time to shower I ended up with bad depression and after 2 years of this the doctor say me down and said if you don’t spend time to look after You everything will come crumbing down. He was right I got so sick I ended up in hospital. My routine in the morning takes all of 10 min. We all need to shower I have a smoothie because I don’t have time to have breakfast but I’m trying to do what I can for me so I don’t fall apart again. We need to try to for a walk and do the things that make us happy. How old is your child? Are they at some child care? School? Please try take some time to look after you it’s so important. I learnt the hard way. Also full disclaimer some days I don’t shower and don’t have time for this and im rushing out the door with kicking and screening kids ... so just because I don’t show this doesn’t mean I don’t struggle either. We all need to look after each other . Take care of you sending a big hug x

[@skyemckee5014]

I’m a new subscriber and I also have autism

[@ComingHometoAutism]

thanks for subscribing

[@kkirsty7905]

Hi we're new to autism. My daughter had a pre assessment last week. We have to wait 74 weeks for another appointment things are backed up because of covid. What books to you recommend I read. She's 9 years old. Thank you

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Hey there I have a video on Dylan’s bedroom door and I also talk about books that I really like for him and explaining autism in there hopefully this might help x

[@McCorduRoy1972]

I see a lot of recognizable things every day it, s a bit of a Tombola (is that even English?) what my little girls mood is. Some days everything is going smoothly and other days I, m happy the Taxi cab has taken my little devil to the ABA house. This weekend she has a sleepover at a special daycare giving us the rest we sometimes need so much. We love our little daughter to death but sometimes her rants, tantrums and restlessness wears us completely out. Thanks for sharing.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

i know they are hard. I am pleased you get a little bit of restbite care. it all helps x

[@LiNa-se5nf]

My brother has autism and it's so hard. Me my little sister and brother never have time to ourselves our lives revolve around him and unfortunately hes become aggressive since lockdown and the coronavirus situation. He's 3 turning r this month and he's still non verbal but he babbles. I'm so worried about the future. Since lockdown he's become really difficult to look after. I wish he would calm down.

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Lina Wenhui I’m so sorry you find this hard. I do understand what it’s like for you. It will get easier the older he gets he will learn to speak. Stay strong and ask your parents if they can give you a safe space or even a room just for you and your sister. So when it gets tough you can go in there put on some music and dance. I’m sending you a big hug x

[@LiNa-se5nf]

@@ComingHometoAutism Yeah I hope it does get easier and yeah my mother let's us go to our rooms to rest and do our homeworks

[@alexandralawson9578]

Lina Wenhui stay strong and this too shall pass just lobe and be gentle with one another

[@nikki-qm9wz]

Yes it’s too crazy but we do it and we always finding ways to make it easier and then any changes to our kids feelings we change a little again it’s constant do you ever feel Dylan still gets anxiety with just having to leave and go to school and do you ever think oh this morning he may have a melt down ? I try to take every day has it comes but , leave enough time for meltdown so far so good 😊 he been calm and nice in morning waking happy I do let him play game half hour keeps calm , is there any evidence that autistic kids are more addicted to games ? Harrison is loving looking at maps of the world travel it’s amazing his interest and questions and still looking for a country called muscow !! Soo cute if you come across it let me know 🤣 we muscow to Moscow !! ❤️

[@sickdawgg5572]

Hello

[@ComingHometoAutism]

Sick Dawgg good morning x

[@nataliekhalilrealtor]

Wake up early do a workout... ya no thanks for me either lol