President Obama Signs Landmark Combating Autism Act
October 24, 2012 Leave a comment
This is BIG! After my AWOL stint from this site, I don’t mind returing with news like this to share:
Mama Be Good: Autism and Parent Narratives: Why Words Matter
July 17, 2012 1 Comment
What a great post on the power of words! I feel that this post can speak to everyone regardless of your situation. Give it a read and let me know your thoughts!
Independent living skills for children on the Autism Spectrum | Autism Spectrum Whats Normal
June 9, 2012 Leave a comment
Continuing my quest to find useful information for families with ASD members, this article reiterates the importance on providing structure in their lives that will benefit them in the future. Take a read:
As Autistic Population Grows, So Does Need For Jobs | The Autism News
June 9, 2012 Leave a comment
This title rings so true! Like all things, once you realize that the diagnosis is “real” in your child’s life, you need to find ways of addressing the issue on many levels. Unfortunately, our kids won’t stay young forever, so this is definitely an issue that needs to be
addressed.
http://theautismnews.com/2012/04/13/as-autistic-population-grows-so-does-need-for-jobs/
TV, Video Games, and ADHD – ADHD Center – EverydayHealth.com
April 14, 2012 2 Comments
I believe that too much television/video games are BAD…..period! The votes from the link below are split on whether viewing too much TV and playing video games attribute to ADHD. I know from personal experience that the repetitive motion involved with video game play seem to soothe my asperger son. The challenge comes with constantly reminding him the difference between fantasy and reality. His “what if” scenarios almost always involve one of the characters from a game in a real life situation. That’s my point of view, what are your thoughts?
Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 | The White House
April 2, 2012 3 Comments
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Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 | The White House
via Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012 | The White House.
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- RESOURCES for FAMILIES with AUTISTIC CHILDREN (louisesattler.me)
- World Autism Day (mum6kids.wordpress.com)
Creators of Zac Browser to launch software for people with autism on World Autism Day | The Autism News
April 2, 2012 1 Comment
This is awesome! Who knew that there’s a browser that specifically caters to people affected by autism? I will definitely have my son (who stays on the computer) give this a try and report his “approval/disapproval” rating!
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- Autism: Why Some Children ‘Bloom’ and Overcome Their Disabilities – TIME (drugstoresource.wordpress.com)
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With autism, no longer invisible – CNN.com
April 2, 2012 1 Comment
I continue to be inspired by those who don’t let labels define them. Read the following article and you will understand what I mean:
“Online Therapy Programs to help fight Autism”
March 27, 2012 2 Comments
Here’s a great article from Mashable regarding advances with online therapy and austism.
