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Category Archives: autism
Proud Little Mermaid
If any of you read my contribution to the Special Gifts anthology, you would know about our early experiences with swimming pools and Riley. The sensory bombardment of a locker room, a hot day, bright sun reflecting off the water, … Continue reading
Set Me As a Seal Upon Your Heart
Being an autism mom has drastically reduced my tolerance for disrespect. Our old dentist, had this thing going on with his assistant. He treated her like she was not smart. She took it, meekly. It made me squirm. Then…one day, … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, special needs parenting
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Keri, Susan and Alex
One of the fun parts about going to LA recently was getting to meet two women I’ve been friends with on line but had never met in person. Keri Bowers, (left) and Susan Levy. They had not met yet in … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, autism, special needs
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Tiny Chat
Some of you who read this blog are no doubt familiar with Lydia of the wonderful Autistic Speaks blog. Lydia is great at instant message, but sometimes becomes overwhelmed in real life conversation. IM is a wonderful way for her … Continue reading
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Parents….you are enough.
While in LA, I met up with some friends, (more on them in a later post) who mentioned Elaine Hall of The Miracle Project. I was familiar with Hall because I’d done a review on Autism the Musical for Age … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, autism, Parenting, spirituality
Tagged autism siblings, Parenting, spirituality
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Autism on PBS
Subject: PBS Press Release: Autism Today Importance: High Robert MacNeil returns to PBS NEWSHOUR to report on Autism Today 6-part series airs during Autism Awareness Month April 18 – 26, 2011 ARLINGTON, VA (March 29, 2011) – Autism – it’s … Continue reading
The Tutors Have Arrived
So I think I mentioned here before how Riley was granted the Ohio Autism Scholarship. What that means is we now have two different tutors coming to the house a total of 8 hours per week, and they are teaching … Continue reading
((Hugs))
The only thing better than being a boy obsessed with Lego, and having a new Lego to put together… is when your sister, whom you adore, suddenly, inexplicably, begins sharing your interest with you. Here they are, beginning to work … Continue reading
My Apologies to Kelle Hampton
There is an opportunity for healing here. Recently I began following the amazingly beautiful blog of, Kelle Hampton. She’s a professional photographer. Her pictures are gorgeous. She has a little tow-headed three year old daughter, and the most exquisite baby girl born just … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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Touche’
Since she was tiny, we have done our best to correct Riley when she says something inappropriate. We know her heart, and know she doesn’t mean it, but sometimes she just comes across as bratty or rude, and well…she needs … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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Walking the Tightrope
Second day of camp, I pick them up and Riley’s been in the office for the last hour. Her eyes are red. She’s spent. She won’t talk about it. Todd is home, so we drop Seth off, and I take my girl … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, disclosure, family, Parenting
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