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Pica and Autism: One Family's Solution!
Pica ~ An eating disorder characterized by the consumption of non-food items for more than a month. PICA AND AUTISM, our history... I used to ask myself, "How can she eat TOILET PAPER, CARDBOARD, FOIL, PAINT CHIPS (a… -
1:88 and not an epidemic per the CDC?
1:88 and not an epidemic per the CDC? That is because they would have a HUGE backlash if they acknowledged anything environmentally was contributing to this enormous spike in the autism diagnosis. -
Serendipity and Bumper Stickers
Do you believe in serendipity? I do... Yesterday I was turning around in a random driveway, and noticed an autism bumper sticker on the tattered car in the driveway. When I looked up, I saw an anxious little face in… -
Halloween - A Super-charged time of year
Halloween is around the corner…. In fact just 10 days away. It is a super-charged time for me. Firstly, it brings up significant memories for me. Secondly, this Halloween will be the 3rd year anniversary of our d… -
My Gratitude, Frustrations and Empowerment
Dear Adult Autistic Friends, Thank you for debunking myths about being an autistic adult for me. Sahara (my 7 year old daughter) has gone from catatonic to achieving daily milestones... and I feel hearing your stories… -
I AM ME
Every year the Ohio State Fair marks a monumental moment for us... the home stretch of summer break.This year was no different... until we arrived there and then the twists and turns of the day lead to an unexpected tu… -
A Rough Week in Autism
It had been a rough week in the world of autism at the Richardson’s… -
Attention Educators: Stop the B.S. (Part 1)
I think educators think we [parents] are stupid. However, I would like to remind them all [teachers, principles, aides and administrators] that as a professional counselor it is my job to see through people’s bul… -
It's IEP Season
I have come to understand there are 2 different cultures of moms in the month of May... the moms counting down til summer break just so they can count down til school starts AND the moms who are in the midst of IEP-sea… -
Your Support is Important.
It is April 11th and it is still autism awareness month... Are you aware? When Sahara was just 4 and a half, we were told to prepare to institutionalize her!! Why?
About alternamom
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- From: alternamom
- About Me: I have side-stepped my professional career to put my energy where it needs to be... with my family. I am the mother of two fantastic, expressive, healthy daughters. Daily they inspire me to be a connected, mindful mother and for that, I am a better person. I am supported in this journey by the most incredible man. He has given me the freedom to be the mother our children deserve. As I spent the past few years orchestrating my daughter’s treatment plan for reversing autism, I collected beneficial data along the way. Interestingly, I have found that many of the changes in our lifestyle have not only benefited her, but the entire family as well. Visit my site: http://www.alterna-mom.blogspot.com/
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