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/
I’ve moved!
May 8, 2012 1 Comment
No, not the blog site, my home site! Wow, moving ain’t no joke, but I’m not complaining. I’ve moved into MY first house. I emphasize “my” because this time around my name is the only one on the deed. Don’t worry, there’s no ex husband bashing getting ready to happen, just the opposite, I have a tremendous sense of pride making this dream happen on my own. The mountains I’ve climbed and the rivers I swam across are for another post, but the sense of accomplishment I felt when signing the deed are meant to be shared now.
These past two weeks have been spent packing, unpacking, furniture deliveries, appliance deliveries, change of address forms, school updates, and countless other “to do” items and I feel great!
Moving to a new home also allows me to reminence about where I’ve come from. Not that I came from some dark, dreary, gothic type of existence, but I have had to “adjust” a living environment that fit my means (and that was a lesson I learned the hard way)! Fast forward to present day, I’ve come out of my trials and tribulations financially educated, no visible scars, and more aware of working with what I have to get the things I need.
I didn’t want to take up too much of your time today, I just wanted to share……April 19th was a great day and I’m back on track with blogging.
One love from……
The Macmamachronicles
Breaking the Digital Glass Ceiling as a Young Black Woman in Tech | Betabeat — News, gossip and intel from Silicon Alley 2.0.
April 17, 2012 Leave a comment
It’s always great to read articles relating to support of our “sisters in science, technology, engineering and math”. STEM programs have been around for a few years, but the below article displays the benefit of mentorship. Take a read:
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?
Anita Borg!
March 28, 2012 2 Comments
I love when I discover a new site that speaks to me! In the overwhelming realm known as the Internet, to know that the mere mention of a word or phrase can lead to endless amounts of information is mind-blowing, awesome, magical! Here’s a great site for women in technical fields.
http://anitaborg.org/news/archive/women-and-work-life-balance-determining-your-needs-and-values/
Related articles
- Cassidy: Anita Borg Institute has a plan for increasing the number of women in technology (mercurynews.com)
- Women left CS because of masculinization of the industry and hiring practices (computinged.wordpress.com)
- 2012 Grace Hopper Celebration Of Women In Computing (Call For Participation) (witug.wordpress.com)
A Proven Formula To Excel In Your Life And Career
March 7, 2012 3 Comments
I was invited yesterday to give a talk on The Life of A Public Speaker and Trainer. Over at the session, I shared various incidences and encounters that I had as I conducted my trainings. They ranged from how I got into this industry 18 years, the challenges of the profession to the rewards of being a speaker and the possible future of the training industry.
When I woke this morning, the first thought that popped into my mind was "Excel". Strive for excellence, work at excelling in whatever endeavour you pursue. While researching the word Excel, I came across this blog from a few years ago and I like it! I hope you will too! If anything, I would replace one of the P's with "Prayer". Keeping an open dialogue with whomever you believe in helps! Enjoy!
