In the past few months I’ve seen several posts from anguished parents about how their child is being treated by […]
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Autism: Viewing the World Through a Different Lens
When Jonathan began school I was concerned with how he would be received by his peers. His lack of verbal […]
The Saving Grace of Mothers Then and Now: Dr. Bernard Rimland
If you read last week’s post you’re not only familiar with my anger over the blame placed on mothers for […]
Autism: Mom’s Who Were Left Out in the Cold
I don’t typically write my posts from a place of anger but today I am. It’s an anger I’ve had […]
Autism: The New and Improved GPS!
The journey with autism often resembles a Rand McNally road map. Sometimes the route is clearly marked, with easy access […]
For The Love of Autism: Siblings to the Rescue
If you grew up with a brother or sister you know the impact siblings have in our lives. Whether one […]
Getting Ahead Of The Game: Autism, Behaviors and Winning
At a very early age, games enter and become a part of our life. Childhood games, board games, and card […]
The Stories Autism Loves To Tell: When Mom Lost It!
The journey with autism isn’t about striving for perfection, though we often feel like it has to be in order […]
Autism: When Behavior Speaks, It’s A Language All Its Own
Autism and behaviors— the two words often go hand and hand. It can be challenging, no matter how many times […]
Collaborating IEP’s, Autism and Positive Outcomes
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words Individualized Education Plan (IEP for short)? […]