Open Letter, written 1 week ago, I am curious as to when you realized that other supports and resources needed to be found. Surely it wasn’t at 4 PM on November 12. Keeping Nick out of school and then having him return on a half day schedule put us in a precarious position. We had less than 24 hou...

For Parents Who Are Torn Between Autism Acceptance and Autism Treatment..., written 2 weeks ago, If you feel torn between accepting your child with autism and treating them, there is no need for you to. That’s right; you do not have to choose between accepting your child who has autism and treatin...

Types of Autism-Related Movements, written 6 days ago, I just added the following discussion of types of autism-related movements to this page. Comments are always welcomed and appreciated. Neurodiversity Movement: This movement is a category of identity politics which refers to autistics and othe...

How do we define ourselves?, written 2 weeks ago, What is it that we offer the world? How do we define ourselves? Where do we see our own value and worth? … take some time to think about it … “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us” Virginia Satir  

Airplane Ride, written 1 day ago, Airports and planes can be very challenging for individuals with autism. Security screenings, long waits, and the new sounds and sights at an airport can try the patience of any person, but especially people with sensory sensitivities who are resistant to new places...

My life with Asperger's, written 2 weeks ago, This article is from TheSite.org.Please follow this link if you want to read more. http://www.thesite.org/community/reallife/truestories/aspergersyndrome Stephen, 22, hasn't let having Asperger Syndrome get in the way of achieving success. He tells The...

International Day of the Disabled Person, written 1 day ago, I know, I know, it's been a long time. I'll be back regularly eventually, I'm sure. Life has just been crazybusy lately, that's all. I'm really just posting today to make sure everyone knows that today is the International Day of the Disa...

The Golden Fund for Autism, written 1 day ago, The Golden Fund for Autism is committed to helping Long Island families of children who have autism access alternative treatments and therapies. For more information or to make a donation, contact The Golden Fund for Autism.

Troy, Mo., mom reaches out to help kids understand autism, written 2 weeks ago, Troy, Mo., mom reaches out to help kids understand autism By Jessica Bock ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 11/16/2008 TROY, MO. — JoEllen Kessler had been in front of her son's class for only a few minutes when one of the seco...

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Happy Eating, written 1 week ago, Anonymous ‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn’t sleep… I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned…the dark meat and white, But I fought the temptation with all of my might. Tossing and turning with anticipation...

Uncluttering We Will Go, written 3 weeks ago, We recently decided we’re going to make our playroom into ds’s bedroom. He’s been sharing his room with his older brother, but it’s time for a change. Ds refuses to sleep in his own bed, and wants to sleep on the futon in the playroom nightly; th...

my ramblings and amblings down autism spectrum disorder lane

Decision, written 1 month ago, Readers, I have decided to take a break from blogging for a while. For those who like to e-mail, feel free to keep in touch if you'd like.

My Son Was Autistic. Is He Still? Jayne Lytel |..., written 2 weeks ago, My Son Was Autistic. Is He Still? Jayne Lytel | Special to The Washington Post Paging through 176 MRI scans of my 9-year-old’s brain on my home computer, I discovered a button that let me play them as a movie. Gray swirls bu...

BCBA and BCaBA Coursework Now Available at ASU, written 2 weeks ago, The Division of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University is offering approved coursework and field experiences leading to the BCBA or BCaBA national certificate. The BCBA is designed for individuals who provide servic...

Definition of autism, written 1 week ago, How To Cope As A Parent Of An Autistic Child - ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2008) — Scientists have identified a relationship between two proteins in the brain that has links to both nicotine addiction and autism. The finding has led to speculation that existin...

Stuffed and Sleepy, written 1 week ago, Ahhh, Thanksgiving Day is just about over. All of the family have gone home, Fischer is in bed, Andy is watching football, and I am here making darn sure that I blog every single day this month. I think I might get a badge or something. totally worth it ;)....