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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 […]
Laying a Strong Foundation for a Lifetime with Autism
When you think about it, we spend a great deal of our lives committed to building. Whether we’re building relationships, […]
Autism: An Alphabet of Advice from A to Z
In my capacity as both a parent of autism and professional working with numerous students over the years, I’m often […]
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, […]
The Not So Amazing Race With Autism-On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Life with autism often resembles a race. Early interventions feel like a race against time. Every success is dictated by […]