Why This Is Important
In Mercer County, Kentucky, nine year old Chris Baker, an Autistic student, was told by his special education aide to climb inside a gym ball bag for punishment to "control his autistic behavior" in mid-December 2011. He was placed in the bag with the drawstring tightened and left in the hallway in the school. When his mother, Sandra Baker, was called to the school to get her son, she demanded that he be removed from the bag right away. The teacher struggled to undo the drawstring, and Chris emerged sweaty and non-communicative. According to the teacher, this had been done several times over the last year, but Sandra didn't know until this latest incident. While she met with state officials on Monday 19 December 2011 before a possible meeting with school officials, there is no guarantee that those meetings will prevent this kind of abuse from happening again -- either to Chris or to other students.
If you think it's wrong to tell an Autistic child to climb inside a bag intended for gym balls and tighten it with a drawstring, which could potentially have led to serious injury or death, as punishment, then please sign this petition. This is wrong. This is abuse. It needs to stop.
We hereby affirm that
1.) Physical, mechanical, and chemical restraint or seclusion of Autistic students and students with other disabilities is abuse except in brief, temporary, and emergency interventions when there is imminent and immediate threat of harm to self or others, and that are carefully and completely documented and reviewed with a full debriefing including the student and parent(s) or guardian(s) afterward;
2.) All special education teachers ought to receive extensive education and training in appropriate interactions with and educational methods for Autistic students and students with other disabilities both before starting work with these students and throughout the duration of their careers in order to promote the best possible outcomes for all students;
3.) All non-special education teachers ought to receive at least basic awareness education and training in recognizing autism and other disabilities, particularly invisible disabilities, which can include intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as appropriate interactions with Autistic students and students with other disabilities either before beginning work as teachers or as continuing education credits in order to promote the best possible outcomes for all students;
4.) It is in the best interests of all educators, educational administrators, parents, and Autistic students and students with other disabilities to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, including Autistic students and students with other disabilities, and that a safe environment means one in which a student is free of fear of any kind of restraint or seclusion or punishment-based treatment rather than respectful, individualized education; and
5.) Appropriate continuing education professional training on interactions with Autistic students and students with other disabilities ought to include appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques that recognize significant differences in processing and communication in Autistic students and students with other disabilities, in order to prevent the use of restraints of any kind or seclusion on Autistic students and students with other disabilities.
And in accordance with our affirmations, we demand that the following actions be taken or started before the end of December 2012, with all due speed:
1.) That the teacher(s) responsible for placing Christopher Baker in a gym ball bag be dismissed from position for abusing a vulnerable person (a person with a disability) OR be required to successfully complete extensive continuing education professional training in interacting with and educating Autistic students and students with other disabilities, not to be fewer than at least the equivalent of a semester-long graduate level course developed using existing standards and best practices in model state systems, and which shall specifically include techniques for appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention;
2.) That all current and future special education teachers in Mercer County be required to successfully complete extensive continuing education professional training in interacting with and educating Autistic students and students with other disabilities, not to be fewer than at least the equivalent of a semester-long graduate level course developed using existing standards and best practices in model state systems, and which shall specifically include techniques for appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention;
3.) That all current and future non-special education teachers in Mercer County be required to successfully complete basic continuing education professional training in interacting with and educating Autistic students and students with other disabilities, not to be fewer than at least eight classroom hours of instruction developed using existing standards and best practices in model state systems; and
4.) That use of any type of restraint or seclusion on any student be explicitly prohibited except in brief, temporary, and emergency interventions when there is imminent and immediate threat of harm to self or others, that are carefully and completely documented and reviewed with a full debriefing including the student and parent(s) or guardian(s) afterward.
Friday, December 23, 2011
SIGN PETITION: End abuse of Autistic students in Mercer County, Kentucky | Change.org
Thursday, December 22, 2011
School accused of putting autistic student in bag - WKRN, Nashville, Tennessee News, Weather and Sports |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A 9-year-old autistic boy who misbehaved at school was stuffed into a duffel bag and the drawstring pulled tight, according to his mother, who said she found him wiggling inside as a teacher's aide stood by.
The mother of fourth-grader Christopher Baker said her son called out to her when she walked up to him in the bag Dec. 14. The case has spurred an online petition calling for the firing of school employees responsible.
"He was treated like trash and thrown in the hallway," Chris' mother, Sandra Baker, said Thursday. She did not know how exactly how long he had been in the bag, but probably not more than 20 minutes.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Autism-friendly Santas a hit at parties - USATODAY.com
Autism-friendly Santas a hit at parties - USATODAY.com
HARTFORD, Connecticut – Visiting a shopping mall to share Christmas wishes with Santa had always been too much for 10-year-old Ben Borre, due to the autism that makes the noise, lights and crowds an unbearable torment.
But now a growing number of "sensitive" Santas in shopping centers, at community parties and elsewhere are giving Ben and others a chance to meet the big guy in autism-friendly settings — allowing their families to capture Christmas memories that other families may take for granted.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Blue Cross change concerns patient advocates for autistic children - TwinCities.com
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will begin dropping coverage in most cases for a costly therapy for autistic children as early as Jan. 1 - a change that has patient advocates worried about losing coverage through a key state program, too.
The Eagan-based health insurer said Monday that the coverage change will be phased in over next year and affect about 200 children who have been receiving a treatment known as early intensive behavioral intervention. The treatment cost averages about $80,000 per year.
Autism is one of four developmental disabilities grouped under the heading of Autism Spectrum Disorders, which can cause significant social, communication and behavioral changes. The federal government estimates that an average of one in 110 children in the United States have one of the disorders.
Blue Cross is changing its coverage policy to match that of other health plans as well as the state Department of Human Services, said Pam Lux, a spokeswoman for the insurer.
That's bad news, patient advocates said, because Blue Cross has been one of the few health plans to provide coverage of the intensive therapy, which in some cases involves 40 hours per week of treatment.
But the insurer's reference to the Department of Human Services also is concerning, advocates said, because the state has been a key source of coverage for families that don't have Blue Cross coverage.
"We're concerned that this is a harbinger of something on the horizon
Monday, December 19, 2011
Autism Service Dog murdered and dumped back in girl's yard?
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -The mother of an autistic girl said she believes her daughter's service dog who went missing last week was beaten to death.
Kelly Nolan, said the family's service dog, Toby, was found dead in their front yard, days after it was taken from their home. Blood was seen coming out of the dog's mouth.
Nolan says she believes that Toby was beaten to death and dumped on their property.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Special Needs School Bus Missing for 4 Hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A school bus with special needs kids on board was missing for several hours Monday afternoon and parents say they couldn't get straight answers from the school district.
"I was so upset that nobody could be honest with me and tell me that it's time to worry," says Meg Directo, mother of a 4 year-old autistic girl on the bus. "Everybody I talked to says 'oh she's on her way, she's on her way, she's here, she's there.'"
The bus left Lummis Elementary School around 3 p.m. and over the course of several hours, parents feel like they were getting the runaround from the Clark County School District Transportation Department. (http://transportation.ccsd.net/)
"As parents we don't need to be lied to, especially when the Transportation Department knows the issues," says mom Michelle Zurowski. "We don't need to be lied to."
Action News pushed the school district for answers and learned the bus driver was a substitute and had been given the wrong maps.
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"You know, most of them don't talk so we'll never know what happened for four hours on that bus," says Directo.
Autistic teen reunites with dog 5 years later | News - Home
Chance Morgan saw his dog Bleu on Thursday for the first time since the husky went missing five years ago.
Chance, 16, has a form of autism, and his dog was his best friend.
"Excited, it just overwhelms me, just amazed, just definitely amazed," Chance said.
Bleu had been put up for adoption earlier this week by a family in Macclenny who had taken the stray dog in. During a checkup, a veterinarian discovered the dog had an embedded microchip and learned Bleu was registered to Chance's family in Lake City.
"I am absolutely amazed," Chance's mom, Tracie Morgan, said. "When he went missing, we went horseback looking for him, we went by four wheeler, we went by truck."
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Seizure Damage Reversed In Rats
About half of newborns who have seizures go on to have long-term intellectual and memory deficits and cognitive disorders such as autism, but why this occurs has been unknown. In the December 14 Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at Children's Hospital Boston detail how early-life seizures disrupt normal brain development, and show in a rat model that it might be possible to reverse this pathology by giving certain drugs soon after the seizure.
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Attorney Claims Autism Parents Are Just In It for the SSI Gravytrain - I Speak of Dreams
Many parents today want a diagnosis of autism spectrum for their child, not only because there is a great deal of funding allocated for services for those children, as the news article explains, but also because this qualifies the child or family to collect a good SSI payment each month. If a family can get a few kids diagnosed with such things, the family can live off the payments. This was caused because welfare payments are so low, welfare is so hard to get, and intact families with both parents present do not qualify for welfare.
The real story would be to check out what percentage of families with child with an autism diagnose are collecting SSI. That is where you will find the real secret behind this "epidemic." Also, school districts that will receive extra funding for each child with autism will be far more likely to make such a diagnosis.
When I was a kid, there were kids who kept track of details, counted things, paid little attention to others, and seemed socially awkward. There were called future accountants.
I realize there are actual cases of autism, which seems to be a form of retardation. A lot of this spectrum stuff, I think, is based on wanting to collect available funds, without regard for the fact it stigmatizes the children for life to have such a diagnosis.
Anyone who writes a scathing reply should reveal if their family is collecting SSI or if they or their school is in any way collecting funds based on autism.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Hamilton, AL Superintendent Ryan Hollingsworth: Clueless or Malicious Cost Saver?
Ryan Hollingsworth - Superintendent of Schools
Email: ryanh@mcbe.net
Phone: 205.921.3191
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Address: 188 Winchester Drive - Hamilton, AL
Web site: Marion County BOEAlabama Department of Education Web site, featuring Marion County statistics and contacts:
Alabama Department of Edu
HAMILTON - AL -
Jenny Holcomb says she couldn't believe it when Marion County sheriff deputies appeared out of nowhere to serve her court papers, charging her 14-year old autistic daughter, Emily with First-Degree felony assault on a teacher. An injunction was also obtained, barring Emily from returning the school indefinitely.Holcomb says it all unfolded at Hamilton High School in October while she was there on a unrelated matter with her daughter. Little did she know, the system's superintendent, Ryan Hollingsworth had filed a First Degree Felony Assault complaint on Emily on behalf of her Special Education teacher.During the alleged assault on October 26, the teacher reported Emily hit and pushed her resulting in a 'mild injury'. In the complaint, Superintendent Hollingsworth noted its happened on more than one occasion.Emily's mother says it was a violent act but just Emily's way of expressing frustration. "You have think about it -- she's trapped inside that body. And when people can't understand her it gets frustrating."Emily's mother and her attorney -- James Gallini question the timing of the charge. Gallini says they had just settled an agreement with the school system to provide Emily's teachers a professional aide "for training, dealing with her level of autism," said Gallini. He believes the charge was an effort to get out of and circumvent the costly agreement. "At that point, it took it out of the special ed into the juvenile system."
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Blame Game: When a Parent Kills and Autism is Involved in Some Way
It's tempting when these horrifying stories about parents killing their children come out to play the blame game. Indeed, it's something we often can't resist. It's Age of Autism's fault because they present autism as so awful. It's Autism Speaks' fault because of that stupid sentence saying autism is more prevalent than three dreaded diseases. It's everybody who has ever complained about autism. It's everybody's fault but the woman who chose to kill her child. If only there wasn't negative things written about parenting a child with autism that woman wouldn't have done that. She was mentally ill. She chose, whether she was in her right mind or not, to take her child's life. That is not the fault of anyone on the internet, although it is comforting to think so.
‘Mother Warriors’ Scare the Heck Outta Me (And Other Tales of an Autism Dad)
The first time I ever heard the expression “Mother Warriors,” I half expected to see a pink tank rolling down the street or perhaps a platoon of women in designer fatigues with daisies sticking out of their gun barrels. But then, after I let my out-of-control imagination subside, I was able to see the true strength and power of these ferociously focused females.
Over the past few years since my son Mikey’s autism diagnosis, I’ve experienced the phenomenon of the mother warriorautism mom and the oftentimes ignored autism dad. Being an autism dad is one of the most challenging things a man can experience and requires a life-altering transformation.
The mother warriors I’ve come across transcend the traditional nurturing role of a mommy to seize the warrior spirit that lets them become relentless in the drive to get whatever their child needs to thrive. The ironic thing is that the autism dad needs to go beyond the traditional male trait of being warrior-minded. No, the autism dad requires much more patience, tenderness, and love than typical of a warrior. Our fight needs to be against our natural inclinations. Moms forming groups, battling school boards, etc. shows the natural female ability to be organized and come together as a group. Men don't organize. When men organize it usually turns into a political party...and we all know how successful they are. No, men just want to fix things. How can we fix autism? Is there a tool for it? How about a little WD-40 or some duct tape?
Special needs disability parenting BLOOM: Costs, quality-of-life ratings put complex kids' care at risk
Pressure to contain health costs over the next decade will put the care of a small group of children with complex medical needs and severe disabilities at risk, says Dr. Chris Feudtner, pediatrician and director of the department of medical ethics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“About 20 per cent of the pediatric population generates about 80 per cent of our health-care bill,” said Dr. Feudtner at a Grand Rounds on ethics in the care of children with disabilities at Montreal Children’s Hospital last week.
“The rallying cry is that we need to cut down on the use of what are called marginal therapies – on drugs, therapies and procedures that cost a tremendous amount of money but offer little benefit. It’s a short manoeuvre from that mindset to take certain people with certain conditions and marginalize them.”
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Possible Cause of Autism #782,392,412: Mom's Penis Envy
Lacan described psychotic and autistic children as victims of the alienation of a psychogenic mother who is unable to separate from a child who is a substitute for the penis she was born without.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sensory Friendly Movie and Santa: The Star Center JACKSON, TN
This Friday, December the 9th, the STAR Center will be hosting another Sensory Friendly movie! This month we will be featuring the movie Elf. We will also be having a special appearance from a Sensory Friendly Santa! We will also be having a snowflake making station. This event is free to the community and starts at 6! We hope to see you there!
Autism and the Holidays
From last minute shopping trips to holiday parties and family gatherings, the holiday season is often a stressful time for parents. But for children with autism spectrum disorder who rely on structure and routine, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be extremely unsettling, according to experts from Bradley Hospital.
This is particularly true for children who also have sensory processing issues and may be overwhelmed by the overabundance of lights, sights, sounds and smells during the holidays. This distress can often impact the entire family.
Friday, December 2, 2011
LOW: Woman Steals Therapy Dog from Kid with Autism
An Antioch woman has admitted stealing a therapy dog used to help a child with autism.
Betty Peltier pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge as part of a plea agreement. She was ordered to perform 100 hours of public service and serve one year of court supervision.
Authorities say the 58-year-old woman took a Chihuahua named "Peanut" when it wandered away from a family's home, then called the family several times and asked about a reward, police said.
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Disability, Caring and Rights - I read this article earlier and it and the response to it on twitter has greatly disturbed me. *Content warning for the article- parent literally calling h...7 years ago
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Looking for Bloggers! - Now that our new website is live, we are looking to get our blog up and going again! If sharing your thoughts, ideas, and opinions for the autism communi...7 years ago
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The Bartman Game - *This post was originally published at csnchicago.com but since it appears to have been purged, I am posting it here. It is not autism related in the l...7 years ago
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First blog post - This is your very first post. Click the Edit link to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to tell readers why you started t...8 years ago
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My Godson - Hi! Thank you for your input and advice. My Godson goes to an Excellent interdistrict school. He is mainstreamed and just got 2nd honors. He has services a...8 years ago
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Called Out by my 14 year old - So... I like to think I'm a very optimistic person. Look for the silver lining. Make lemonade out of lemons. Dance in the rain.... you get the idea. B...8 years ago
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My guy isn't feeling well. - Poor Parker. He has been having tummy troubles for a couple days now. He had went to school but not felt well at home. I've tried to keep him home but he d...8 years ago
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October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen? - *Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continue...8 years ago
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[HOW-TO] Be More Compassionate (An Autism Story) - This is a story about autism… on Broadway! I follow a page that recently shared a post about a mother who brought her beautiful Prince to one of your shows...8 years ago
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Autism in Northern Ireland - it's a shambles like it always was - There really isn't anything positive to say about autism services in Northern Ireland today. Things have and continue to become progressively worse. Waiti...8 years ago
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September Sucks. - September Sucks Sure, it’s the month that marks the end of summer. That sucks. But in my world September means nothing but death. Plain and simple. D...8 years ago
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Disability and Discrimination: A Children's Story - I read this story by Carrie Ann Lucas (http://www.disabilitypride.com/2015/07/21/disability-discrimination-still-runs-rampant-ada25) (shared by Amy Sequenz...8 years ago
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You have one job, Tampon --pep talk is not that job. - I am forty-three years old with three kiddos. I've had so many periods by now that I've started fantasizing about menopause. My hot-flashes, weight gain a...8 years ago
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Autism Acceptance Challenge 20: Executive Functioning - I often get stuck in a loop. Having a good organized list can help, but not always. Sometimes my inbox has 431 unread messages. I struggle with how to retu...9 years ago
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Not a fan of Pan - At a recent hearing on SB277 State Senator Block asked if the CDC or AMA had data about the probability or likelihood of large or huge outbreaks occur...9 years ago
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Beach Novel While Not on the Beach - It's spring break and I'm reading a literary beach novel while not on the beach, *The Moonstone* by Wilkie Collins, a Year 10 Amblesideonline free read. Se...9 years ago
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Snot on my scrubs - If I worked in a traditional medical office, snot on my scrubs would probably be normal. But I’m an office manager in an eye clinic. Snot is not a part of ...9 years ago
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Autism and the Teenager - He turned 13 this week. A teenager now. Oh My God. How did this happen? On one hand, I feel like it was yesterday when he was born, then diagnosed at almos...9 years ago
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When Songwriting Looks Easy - I craned my neck and ears through the receptionist's window to hear exactly what was going on. Whatever happened to one-way glass? Strumming an easy volley...9 years ago
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The sibling connection - Lately conversations with Alvin's little sister Elliot have gotten a little more serious. She has started to ask more questions about why Alvin is the way ...9 years ago
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Transit Benefits, Discovery at the Museum, Tax Forms & More... - *QSAC *EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER - January 28, 2015 [image: img] Use Your Transit Benefits to Save Big on Your Metrocard As you may know, the MTA has agreed on a...9 years ago
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Welcome to StephanieAllenCrist.com! - If you’re still on my old autism blog, Embracing Chaos, I invite you to hop on over here. You should find all the old posts and comments you’ve enjoy or ma...9 years ago
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The End of the Beginning - Last month marked an autism anniversary of sorts in that my twin daughters turned ten years old. When they were born ten years ago I knew almost nothing a...9 years ago
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Retail therapy - My middle guy is now a high school freshman! (Yikes!) One of the many new things he’s doing is the high school percussion ensemble. And what did this mea...9 years ago
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American Racism - The problem is that the same level of outrage shown by the NYPD for the murder of two of its officers was not shown for the killing of Mr. Garner. That hyp...9 years ago
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Good God, It’s a Twizzler - I’ve got a non-compliant toddler in the house. Not sure where she gets that from. It’s probably my fault. I’m tired. All the time. She’s very smart. ...9 years ago
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December 2014 Autism Conferences - December 2014 autism conferences will be held in states across the nation including Maine, California, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Texas, Vermont, Virginia,...9 years ago
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Oh, the guilt... - The music post, part two... Jimmy's love of music continues to grow exponentially. I am sitting next to him - he has my phone and is on YouTube watching F...9 years ago
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Brain decoder can eavesdrop on your inner voice - New Scientist - Brain decoder can eavesdrop on your inner voice - tech - 29 October 2014 - New Scientist *As you read this, your neurons are firing – that brain activity...9 years ago
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Please help Melanie and her family during this crucial time! - Let's really rally for young Luke's mommy, Melanie, who is in the hospital with cancer!! We wish Melanie and Luke many more years together. Please visit ...9 years ago
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How to Select an Autism Homeschool Curriculum - This is the time of year that I get the most requests for advice on how to homeschool children on the autism spectrum. Sometimes it is from parents who ...9 years ago
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[1080p] Lethal Weapon - Zwei stahlharte Profis (1987) Beste Qualität - Voll Lethal Weapon - Zwei stahlharte Profis in Hochwertige Video. Jetzt können Sie voll beobachten Lethal Weapon - Zwei stahlharte Profis in Bester Blick ...9 years ago
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David Vasquez Update: Missing teen with autism found safe - Update: Missing teen with autism found safe | fox13now.com: "OREM, Utah – A teenage boy with autism who disappeared Tuesday night in Orem has been found sa...9 years ago
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Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Autism - Scientific American - Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Autism - Scientific American: "So could autism one day be treated with drugs designed to restore a healthy microbial balanc...9 years ago
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Dr. Tony Attwood on dealing with Bullying - As a part of the Aspie Mentor panel discussion at the June 2014 Flying High with Autism Conference (Pensacola, FL), Dr. Attwood SKYPED in his comments on...9 years ago
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Under construction! :) - For real! ;) All posts are in private mode right now because I am rewriting and changing a lot of crap here. It’ll be back soon. Just a little different. T...9 years ago
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Guardianship for ASD Adults - Article Content [image: Silhouette of adult holding child's hand in front of sunset.] Image Size: Regular Size Exclude from Sidebar: Display As a paren...9 years ago
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Bye Bye Blog - [image: Computer Keyboard]Over the next week or so, you may notice a change on this About.com Parenting Special Needs site. Soon the pages here will look...9 years ago
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When Autism Support Groups Aren't Supportive - You'd think that autism support groups would be a haven to parents. And sometimes they are. But the reality is that kids with autism are very, very dif...9 years ago
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Josiah’s Fire - Hello. Well, there’s still a lot of good stuff on this blog, but it’s dusty and outdated. Since I last posted here, much has happened with Josiah. He is co...10 years ago
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Really, it's Great to have a Teen with Autism! - As these frustrating, challenging, and often rewarding teen years pass with Casey, I try to reflect on the "rewarding" part more than anything. You know th...10 years ago
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California and the new “polio” - Age of Autism has an absolutely superb article on the new “Polio-like” cluster of outbreaks in California. I highly recommend you taking a look. You ca...10 years ago
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Happy Birthday Mom - Today was my Mom's birthday. It's been two months since she passed away and I still can't believe it. It doesn't feel real, yet it is. I've been angry ...10 years ago
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Daily Visitors - UB has visitors multiple times each day from Austin, Coppell and Keller. We are glad you’re here, and we hope you’re learning a little more about who repre...10 years ago
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John Gilmore Feeds the Lies About Autism - This is what happens when corrupt "leaders" in the autism community play stupid games instead of being honest. Now, these corrupt imbeciles are still enc...10 years ago
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Elevators are not toys! - Lately Child 1 and I have been spending a lot of time riding elevators after school. I think this is how he helps himself process a new school with new tea...10 years ago
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The summer cold is here :( - This week I have run into so many people who are sniffling, coughing, froggy and just plain miserable with the summer cold. The good news is that relief is...10 years ago
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Jaymes loves Halo - We've had horses for years, and for years I've tried to get Jaymes interested. He never was until we got our Thoroughbred, Buddy, a few years ago. He loved...10 years ago
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Bigger & Far WORSE Than Watergate… - What Obama did, allowed to happen or caused on his watch is making America look worse than ever. Not just to the world stage but to Americans. This is the ...10 years ago
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News Flash, no time off....... - My kids are both in school full time now. I spent many a pre-k days wiping buts and watching Dora reruns, praying for the day that both of my kids were i...10 years ago
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Fostering in Bradford can Answer a Call for Help - A startling 7,500 children on any given day can be in foster care across Yorkshire and Humberside. Each year more and more children enter foster care or re...11 years ago
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Developers dive in to create a wealth of autism apps - latimes.com - Developers dive in to create a wealth of autism apps - latimes.com At times, Andy Shih still finds himself overwhelmed by the groundswell of interest in a...11 years ago
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Discounted App Listings - [image: iAutism]The good folks at iautism.info have a nice comprehensive list of sale apps that can be found at : www.iautism.info app listing Anoth...11 years ago
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New Autism School, The Aspen Academy, Opens In Eatontown, NJ - New Autism School Opens In Eatontown - Long Branch-Eatontown Patch, NJ Patch The Center for Vocational Rehabilitation has opened a new facility for their ...11 years ago
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Jan 3, Dan Marino Camp in Florida - Both of my children have Autism. They have attended DMC for about 4 years. This is a great camp for special needS children. They provide a well rounded11 years ago
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Milestones - *photo credit-Tim Green* *creative commons license* Life is full of so many milestones for your kids-the first time they roll over, crawl, and talk. Some...11 years ago
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Thanksgiving 2012 - This year's Thanksgiving was memorable to put it mildly. We invited my dad and sister to visit. My sister also brought her two very large dobermans. The...11 years ago
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Autism Dad: Happy Thanksgiving! - Thanksgiving eve – San Diego, CA. Ben’s still in his PJs. Just now he ripped off his top and planted himself on a tree trunk. He’s sitting there as I write...11 years ago
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Laundry Etiquette By YuckMouth Daddy - My laundry mat opens up at 6:30 am, so when my alarm goes off at 6 am I’m up and getting my stuff together to go do...11 years ago
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It's Me Again! - Yes I know, you thought I'd dropped off the edge of the earth. Well I'm back in more ways than one. I'm about to return to full time employement in the rea...11 years ago
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Clinic Notes: Autism In India - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Barfi-strikes-emotional-chord-with-autistic-kids/articleshow/16555879.cms http://aba4autism.blogspot.com/...11 years ago
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Neuroplasticity in the Autistic Brain - An astonishing new science called "neuroplasticity" is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary l...11 years ago
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Trumpet Parent Support Meeting - If you are a Southern California parent, draw your attention here! TheAUTSPOT.com will be co-hosting another parent support group meeting, with 2 guest spe...11 years ago
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I'm So Out of Practice That This Post Has No Title - They say the third time's the charm. I guess we'll find out. Because, after a bit over a year hiatus, I have decided to come back to blogging. When I sto...11 years ago
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God Will Help Me Break Through - I want to start a child care service for children who have autism. I'm trying to figure out how to advertise the service. I don't know what your area is ...11 years ago
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Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats - [image: Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats]Delicious food you can feel good about!Following a plant-based, gluten-free diet is one of the healthiest lifestyle ch...11 years ago
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CHICKEN LITTLE!!! - Our son with autism is an expert at making people smile. He has mastered the art so well that he can often get others to smile at times when they should d...11 years ago
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Chicken Camp: What it is, Why I Went, and What I Learned! - I recently went to Seattle and, while I was in beautiful State of Washington, I went to Chicken Camp. Since posting a few pictures on Facebook of me hold...11 years ago
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I Just Felt Like Running - *Running is the answer to every question.* *~ Judith Ursitti * Random blog post I know, but Happy Running Day! For you non-runners out there, please, plea...11 years ago
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Real Wedding Inspiration: Bennie & Maryke - Photographer: Yolandé Marx Photographer's snippet: There was a massive storm on its way and I’ve always wanted to photograph lightning but have never bee...11 years ago
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Living Autism Memorial - On Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, my pastor asked all the veterans to stand and be recognized. I found myself standing as the sole young woman among doze...11 years ago
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Goodnight Sweetheart - Getting kids to sleep through the night has never been my best skill. I know it started with Alex who would take an hour to get to sleep and wake up five t...12 years ago
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Curtis - Curtis is 7 years old and turning 8 in January. *He is diagnosed with classic autism and ADHD combined type (Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit).* His ho...12 years ago
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Gluten Free Recipes - Favorites in the Huy Household: Chocolate Chip Muffins Graham Crackers Chocolate Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies - NOTE: if you choose not to use their flo...12 years ago
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Wow, it's working! - Well, we started using the tickets today. I was really expecting a lot of pushback when we limited Michael's computer time. But, he really surprised me by ...12 years ago
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GFCF Cooking Together: Learning Can be Fun! - GFCF Cooking Together: Learning Can be Fun! The kitchen is a natural learning environment. From organizing ingredients, to creating lists, and teaching ba...12 years ago
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Everything Upside Down! - *Lately K.C. has wanted everything turned upside down. Dishes, cups, toys etc. must be turned upside down after he's finished with them. Tonight Diet Coke...12 years ago
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Pictures from Your Healing Retreat 2011 - Below you will find pictures from the very first annual Your Healing Retreat! Simply click on the image to see a larger version.12 years ago
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All About Tig Welders for Sale - Tig welders, one of the most efficient and useful *welder* in the industry saw many growths and when you consider the history of welding, this welder had p...12 years ago
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Voice your opinion Tuesday! - All of us here at Sensory World would like to have a voice your opinion Tuesday! We realize we carry tons of great resources for you to choose from, but we...13 years ago
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Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Christian's Health! - This loan has been disbursed! First Posted: April 30, 2010 Name: Christian Age: 6 years old Location: Washington, USA Diagnosis: Autism Loan Sought: $4,000...13 years ago
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Mumps - Mumps Jeryl Lynn strain: There are more than ten mumps vaccine strains have been used throughout the world, such as Jeryl Lynn, Urabe, Hoshino, Rubini...13 years ago
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Homemade "Larabars" - There is some sorta saying that necessity is the mother of...in my case...creation. We have embarked, fairly recently, on a new diet for the whole ...13 years ago
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WE ARE MOVING!! - We have made a brand new blog! Please come check us out here: http://blog.centerforautism.com. We will no longer be posting to this blog. So don't forget to...13 years ago
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TX: Homicide ruled in 4th death at troubled kids' facility - Boy, 16, asphyxiated in November after being restrained inside a closet (Owens had refused to show the staffer what he was holding in his hand, which turne...13 years ago
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Not Alone - Most of the time, we like to be right. We like that feeling of validation when something goes the way we thought it would. But there are, of course, times ...13 years ago
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Life Update - Just wanted to make a quick post here to tell the readers I still have where I've been. End of September/early October, my dad, brother and I moved out of ...13 years ago
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Pweshes Philosophy on Autism - I do not see autism as a permanent disability but rather a permanent difference. Autistic children are not inferior to typical children. They may lack some...13 years ago
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Recess Stinks - An articulate friend with autism is not very happy. She doesn’t like recess. Most fifth graders love recess and lunch, but this youngster does not. Interes...13 years ago
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How Does My Kid's Brain Work?? - In trying to set up a collection of homeschool goals, I needed to consider my child's strengths and weaknesses. It sounds easy, doesn't it? He's good at...13 years ago
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Epilogue - It’s been about three months since I lasted posted here that I’d be blogging about INSAR’s International Meeting For Autism Research (IMFAR). In case you m...13 years ago
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Increased brain sensitivity and visual attention in people with sensory processing sensitivities - From Stonybrook University and a collaboration with China, comes this latest study showing that people self-reported as "Highly Sensitive People" on the A...14 years ago
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THIRD ANNUAL TELEVISON ACADEMY HONORS TO CELEBRATE EIGHT PROGRAMS - Our family has done two documentaries, for the Discovery Health Channel, to help promote the awareness and acceptance of Autism. The second, Unlocking Auti...14 years ago
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Autistic Children With Sleep Problems Benefit From Melatonin - Autistic Children With Sleep Problems Benefit From Melatonin Shared via AddThis14 years ago
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Why Einstein Made It and My Child Can’t - If you have been in this field for a while you must have heard the Einstein analogy at some point. “Einstein didn’t talk until he was 5 and he ended up a...14 years ago
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New Name/New Link - Please visit our blog at our new and improved location. www.autismdifferentnotless.blogspot.com14 years ago
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What if he’s not? - I’ve realised something lately. I’ve been convincing myself that my austistic son is gifted. I repeatedly tell myself how smart and clever he is and perhap...14 years ago
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End Waiting Lists for Services for People with Developmental Disabilities - A petition to the President to end waiting lists for services people with developmental disabilities has been posted on the Change.org site. Please sign th...14 years ago
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Autism News: Learning with Autism and Inclusive Education - Learning with Autism By Jillian Badanes - The Washington Times As a toddler, Ben Adams, now 5, would hide from his family, refusing to be touched - even by...14 years ago
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New Approach To Autism - According to Dr. Martha Herbert, assistant professor in neurology at Harvard Medical School, told CBC News that the study opens up a new way of thinking ab...15 years ago
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I'm moved! - I'm making the move to Wordpress. You can find me here. (If that link won't redirect you, try this url: http://kyraanderson.wordpress.com/) It will take a ...15 years ago
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Happy New Year! (Yes...I am still here...) - My apologies for having fallen off the map here. I've had some personal issues going on, and finding the time and energy, let alone the thought process, t...15 years ago
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OFFICIAL OPEN MIC FOR AUTISM CD/WEBSITE LAUNCH! - It sure has been a long journey, but we are glad to announce that the Open Mic For Autism website is now fully operational! Please visit www.openmicautism....15 years ago
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The Evolution of Morning Circle Time - Raise your hand! No one raises their hand. What month is it? Someone wiggles to the floor. Put the card up there. He walks away with the card. Come sit dow...15 years ago
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Optical illusions - *Please take care if epileptic* They seem to move yet they are static Angry face on the left and happy on the right. Step back away from the scre...16 years ago
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The Game of Tag - *4 Jobs I've Had* Helper at OB/GYN doctor's office Receptionist at Learning Resource Center at BYU Public Relations Specialist at Nu Skin Enterprises Media/M...16 years ago
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