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Tag: autism
In the Words of Autism: A Captivating Conversation
I have often wondered, what would it be like to have a conversation with autism? What would I ask and […]
Autism and A New Year of Possibilities, Progress and Promise
Last week I was a presenter on Autism Connect sharing my personal experiences navigating the journey with autism. In some […]
Unwrapping The Gifts of Autism, One at a Time
This time of the year is filled with preparations for the holiday season. Christmas trees are up and decorated, lights […]
Thankful When Autism Speaks, Connects and Feeds the Need
As the month of thanksgiving comes to a close today, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank some very […]
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 […]
Chasing Ghosts in the Haunting Future of Autism
With today being Halloween it seemed fitting to discuss a topic I find frightening, scary, and one that fills many […]
Caring for Autism in a Radical Way: Self Care
Life can be very demanding. Demanding of your time, your energy, your efforts and sometimes even your sanity. Add caring […]
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 […]
Perseverance, Individuality and Possibilities: The New Definition of Autism
By definition, autism is a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, […]