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Nancy Clayburn

Nancy Clayburn

Nancy is a Mentor and an Everyday Autism Coach.

She is the mother of two wonderful children and grandma to one precious granddaughter. Her daughter Sarah is 23 and married. Her son is 21 and living at home. He is autistic and has seizures.

She is the author of the book, The Puzzle Boy, based on 21 years of raising and teaching her autistic son with learning and previous behavior deficits. Her book is availiable at www.ThePuzzleBoy.com

Her other interest include, Long Arm Machine Quilting www.QuiltingByDesign.com
Oil Painting, Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar, and Hiking.

Check out her Blog for Everday Autism at http://ThePuzzleBoy.blogharbor.com

The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West-Part VIII
Nancy Clayburn
Can This Autistic Child Board the Plane? . . . keep reading
The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West-Part VII
Nancy Clayburn
The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West-Part VII Experiencing the Lake Tahoe region was extremely short in light of forever. I would have loved to have spent the whole summer in this gorgeous land. All I have to remember it by it's pictures as I will perhaps never pass this way again. . . . keep reading
What Happened When This Autistic Boy Tried to Get on the Airplane?-Part I of The Puzzle Boy Strikes out to the Wild West!
Nancy Clayborn
After months of preparation, the time has finally arrived! Last night we traveled up to the large metropolitan area of St. Louis, stayed overnight in a cheap Motel 6 across from the airport so that we could make our 8:38 am flight. Being we live 3 hours from the airport, we figured this would be a wise decision. . . . keep reading
Stay Calm, Don't Fear- Part II of The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West!
Nancy Clayburn
Stay Calm, Don't Fear-
Part II of The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West! After a quick landing and plane change in Phoenix, AZ, we emerged into Fresno, CA. Phew, we made it! Great take offs and landings topped off our day. The sky was blue, and the sun shone brightly. The air was dry and the gentle breeze soothed our skin. . . . keep reading
Yosemite Valley-Part III of The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West!
Nancy Clayburn
Yosemite Valley-Part III of The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West! Yosemite Valley. Well, here we are! The infamous valley gorgeous that I heard about my whole life, but have never seen! How rugged, how rare and how absolutely stunning! At home in southern Missouri, Seth would say, "Oh, wow, mom, look how big the mountains are!" I would have to inform him that they were hills, not mountains. I had to explain the difference between a cliff, a rise, a hill and a mountain. Now, these were classic examples of "way high up mountains!" . . . keep reading
The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West- Part IV
Nancy Clayburn
"Wow! Look at the high up water falling down, exclaimed Seth!" I love how autism expresses itself. It is either how they learn to express, or Seth just liking to be quirky, I don't know, but this is . . . keep reading
The Puzzle Boy Strikes Out to the Wild West- Part V
Nancy Clayburn
Step, step, step. Climb, climb, climb. Rest. Drink. Step, step, step. Climb, climb, climb. Rest. Drink. Eat. "Hey, Seth, wait up!!!!! This was how it went for several hours of climbing practically . . . keep reading
The Puzzle boy Strikes Out to the Wild West- Part VI
Nancy Clayburn
The Puzzle boy Strikes Out to the Wild West- Part VI We had more terrific hikes up out of Yosemite Valley to such places as Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, and to Mirror Lake. Each one we valued for the people we met and the sights we saw. . . . keep reading
Adventurating With Autism
Nancy Clayburn
As I was busily preparing for a weekend of adventure hiking with some friends, Seth, my Puzzleboy noticed I was packing the bags up. "What are you doing, mom" he asked? "I am getting us ready to go a . . . keep reading
The Kiss
by shannonj
Life is a bit crazy lately in our home. Our brave boy, Wynn, came home 6 weeks ago from a stint in a residential treatment program. Along with a tough transition home, he is full-swing into puberty, m . . . keep reading
What Does Autism Really Mean??? A Totally Different Perspective!
by Nancy Clayburn
Autism, autism, autism! What does it really mean? There are so many definitions out there any more. What does it mean to me? Every day is different and the same all at once. Seth has reall . . . keep reading
Can Autistic Kids Work?
Nancy Clayburn
Ok, so how many of YOU know how to put down a wood floor? Well, The Puzzle Boy does! . . . keep reading
Autism and What Now?
Nancy Clayburn
So, how about that! I rush to drive two hours to the Neurologist in the afternoon because he is very concerned about the spots and rash all over Seth's abdomen. The greatest concern is Steven-John . . . keep reading
Nancy's Story
Little did I know that I would spend the next 21 years of my life dealing with and raising a son with numerous grand mal seizures and living within the autism spectrum. . . . keep reading