When Stuart Chaifetz sent his 10-year-old son to New Jersey's Horace Mann Elementary School wearing a wire, he couldn't have predicted the audio he would uncover.
The wiring came as a reaction to accusations from the school that his son Akian was having "violent outbursts,"including hitting his teacher and teacher's aide -- claims that Chaifetz says are simply against his son's "sweet and non-violent" nature.
OPEN your EYES/I's
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There/their/they're are 3 of them in your human body. The two on your head
that others see are aperatures. Clicking open and shut with light and dark
and a...
Study identifies new metric for diagnosing autism
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Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the
wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a
pro...
1 in 36 Prevalence: The Epidemic Continues
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For #AutismActionMonth, we are grateful to share this new interview with
Dr. Walter Zahorodny on autism prevalence and the March 2024 Centers for
Disease C...
Can Pressure Washing Remove Paint From a Surface?
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Do you think about if using pressure washing can really take off paint from
surfaces?
Pressure washing is strong for cleaning, but whether it can remove ...
Having Your Second Child: What To Expect
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When you are due to have your second child, there is no doubt that it can
be an exciting time.
The post Having Your Second Child: What To Expect as appea...
The Future of Trades
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Prior to the rise of the Internet, people found things through advertising,
or referrals from trusted individuals. The more important the thing, the ...
Separating the Boys
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Got the call this week.
There is an opportunity to move Spencer into a house with a higher
client-to-staff ratio. Unlike the last time this happened, t...
Social Story of Autism
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Exploring the Social Story of Autism The Social Story of Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication
and s...
The Unlikely Village of Eden A Memoir
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Note: I read this memoir over the Summer. It plunged me back into the early
days of my daughters' diagnoses. The chaos, the never ending worry, the
fierce ...
Father’s Day 2023 Reminder
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Since 2009, The Child Development Center has cared for thousands of
children with special needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder has been the
prevailing dia...
Goodbye and God Bless, Gail Kastorf
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I learned today that autism support guru Gail Kastorf, has died. My heart
hurts hearing this because Gail was my very first support group leader.
Gail was ...
The Privilege
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The air was difficult to breathe; heavy with tension and with a denseness
of uncertainty. The fear of the unknown and the anxiety stifling our very
breath...
Happy New Year!
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First post of the year and we're only three days in! The lights are down,
the boxes stowed away under the stairs, the faux pine needles are vacuumed
and...
Fall Home Decorating
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Autumn is the time of year in which you can literally smell the changes.
Leaves are burning, peanuts are roasting, and most people are just
beginning to ...
Trigger Warning
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*TW// suicide, homicide, death*
In 2012, 4 months after a 6 month stay at an inpatient NeuroBehavioral Unit
to address his severe behavior, we tearfully...
The Sunset of Adventures in Autism
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On July 19, 2004, I started a little mommy blog to track and share with
others what was helping my two year old son, Chandler, with his newly
diagnosed "...
Theory Of Mind and Autism
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A relatively new hypothesis in the field of autism has been labeled ‘Theory
of Mind.’ This idea has received much attention, including a recent book in
1...
My New Blog: Sounding Out Dyslexia
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As you’ll have noticed, my original blog Autism and Oughtisms has been
inactive for a couple of years. A key reason for this was receiving a
dyslexia diagn...
A reading of "The Mu Rhythm Bluff"
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As many of those who have followed me over the years know, about seven
years ago, I self-published a novel "The Mu Rhythm Bluff" on Amazon. I
hoped I coul...
The Struggle is Real (feat. Amy Kelly) S3E22
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This week’s guest is Amy Kelly. Amy Kelly is the mother of Danny, Annie,
and Ryan. Her daughter Annie is diagnosed with moderate to severe autism,
verbal...
CBD oil: Uses and health benefits
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CBD is one of the most popular and natural remedy which can allow you to
have a lot of common ailments. CBD has over 100 natural compounds which can
be f...
Language abilities in autistic speakers
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Canadian researchers suggest “not getting” some things need not keep those
with autism from using language well. It had been assumed many individuals
with ...
Medical Management For Varicose Veins
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Varicose veins can be a huge cosmetic issue for a lot of individuals. Most
particularly if it has become swollen and snaking though underneath the
surfac...
BUZZ OVER TO MY NEW HIVE!
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I’m now blogging at this new address :https://www.AndreasBuzzing.com
Comments are now closed. The existing posts et cetera have been moved over
to the new ...
Useful Tips For An Annual Roof Inspection
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The roof is probably one of the most important parts of your house since it
plays an essential role in protecting your family against extreme weather
con...
ANTI MLM
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I started using Young Living Oils years ago.
I like them but I don't sell them.
I have had people contact me within the last couple of years trying to get ...
2018-2019 Flu Vaccine Risks Facts
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Flu Vaccine Risks & Benefits The Children’s Health Defense is concerned
that the risk of harm to you and your family that can result from getting a
flu v...
2018-2019 Flu Vaccine Risks Facts
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Flu Vaccine Risks & Benefits The Children’s Health Defense is concerned
that the risk of harm to you and your family that can result from getting a
flu v...
Parenting is like Curling...
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It isn't often that I have an insight that drives me back to the blog
these days, but this was one for sure.
Throughout these Winter Olympics just past, I...
Is the Childhood Vaccine Schedule Safe?
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Posted 10/01/2017
By Barbara Loe Fisher
Is the childhood vaccine schedule safe? 1
In 1953, health officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control told ...
Returning to blogging
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Caption: Macomb Balloon Rally 2017. Photo by C1.
It's been five years and a day since I last posted. We've moved twice since
2012. The first was in late J...
Use Adjusted Age
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I haven't seen many of you in a (half-decade) while. How are you all doin'?
I wanted to leave this little note, to say this blog was very helpful to
me. Th...
Happy 13th Birthday, Kennedy!!!
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My beautiful Kennedy, the day is finally here! You've been counting down to
this moment for years... they day you would become a teenager. I have to
admit...
The Final Hurdle: Life After High School with ASD
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Autism is a pervasive condition that effects every aspect of life. My son
Caleb was diagnosed with a moderate form of autism *at* the age of two and
a ha...
Disability, Caring and Rights
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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...
Looking for Bloggers!
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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...
The Bartman Game
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*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...
First blog post
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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...
My Godson
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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...
Called Out by my 14 year old
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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...
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Really ,seriously, sincerely is there and anthropologist in the house?
A letter to the anthropology department at Ohio State University.
The Ohio State U...
My guy isn't feeling well.
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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...
[HOW-TO] Be More Compassionate (An Autism Story)
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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...
September Sucks.
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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...
Disability and Discrimination: A Children's Story
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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...
Not a fan of Pan
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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...
Beach Novel While Not on the Beach
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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...
Snot on my scrubs
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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 ...
Autism and the Teenager
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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...
When Songwriting Looks Easy
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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...
The sibling connection
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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 ...
Welcome to StephanieAllenCrist.com!
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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...
The End of the Beginning
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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...
Retail therapy
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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...
American Racism
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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...
Good God, It’s a Twizzler
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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. ...
December 2014 Autism Conferences
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December 2014 autism conferences will be held in states across the nation
including Maine, California, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Texas, Vermont,
Virginia,...
Oh, the guilt...
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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...
How to Select an Autism Homeschool Curriculum
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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 ...
Dr. Tony Attwood on dealing with Bullying
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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...
Under construction! :)
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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...
Guardianship for ASD Adults
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Well, Summer is finally kicking into full gear here. I think Miss Katie is
confused as to why she is just home and not going to school at all. She is
used...
Bye Bye Blog
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[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...
When Autism Support Groups Aren't Supportive
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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...
Josiah’s Fire
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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...
Really, it's Great to have a Teen with Autism!
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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...
California and the new “polio”
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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...
Happy Birthday Mom
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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 ...
Daily Visitors
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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...
John Gilmore Feeds the Lies About Autism
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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...
Elevators are not toys!
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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...
The summer cold is here :(
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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...
Jaymes loves Halo
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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...
Bigger & Far WORSE Than Watergate…
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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 ...
News Flash, no time off.......
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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...
Fostering in Bradford can Answer a Call for Help
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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...
Discounted App Listings
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[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...
Jan 3, Dan Marino Camp in Florida
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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 rounded
Milestones
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*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...
Thanksgiving 2012
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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...
Autism Dad: Happy Thanksgiving!
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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...
Laundry Etiquette By YuckMouth Daddy
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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...
It's Me Again!
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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...
Clinic Notes: Autism In India
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Barfi-strikes-emotional-chord-with-autistic-kids/articleshow/16555879.cms
http://aba4autism.blogspot.com/...
Neuroplasticity in the Autistic Brain
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An astonishing new science called "neuroplasticity" is overthrowing the
centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this
revolutionary l...
Trumpet Parent Support Meeting
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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...
I'm So Out of Practice That This Post Has No Title
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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...
God Will Help Me Break Through
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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 ...
Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats
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[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...
CHICKEN LITTLE!!!
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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...
I Just Felt Like Running
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*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...
Real Wedding Inspiration: Bennie & Maryke
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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...
Living Autism Memorial
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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...
Goodnight Sweetheart
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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...
Curtis
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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...
Gluten Free Recipes
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Favorites in the Huy Household:
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Graham Crackers
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies - NOTE: if you choose not to use their flo...
Wow, it's working!
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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 ...
GFCF Cooking Together: Learning Can be Fun!
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GFCF Cooking Together: Learning Can be Fun!
The kitchen is a natural learning environment. From organizing ingredients,
to creating lists, and teaching ba...
Everything Upside Down!
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*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...
Pictures from Your Healing Retreat 2011
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Below you will find pictures from the very first annual Your Healing
Retreat! Simply click on the image to see a larger version.
All About Tig Welders for Sale
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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...
Voice your opinion Tuesday!
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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...
Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Christian's Health!
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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...
Mumps
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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...
Homemade "Larabars"
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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 ...
WE ARE MOVING!!
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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...
Not Alone
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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 ...
Life Update
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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 ...
Pweshes Philosophy on Autism
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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...
Recess Stinks
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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...
How Does My Kid's Brain Work??
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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...
Epilogue
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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...
Why Einstein Made It and My Child Can’t
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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...
What if he’s not?
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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...
New Approach To Autism
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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...
I'm moved!
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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 ...
Happy New Year! (Yes...I am still here...)
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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...
OFFICIAL OPEN MIC FOR AUTISM CD/WEBSITE LAUNCH!
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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....
The Evolution of Morning Circle Time
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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...
Optical illusions
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*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...
The Game of Tag
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*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...
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