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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)? […]