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Family Fun Away from Home
It used to be a nightmare to take Connor anywhere. When he was an infant, we’d cover his pumpkin seat with a light blanket, much like a canary in a cage, as a barrier to sensory overload whenever we visited Wal-Mart o… -
Traits to Cultivate in Children with Autism
What can parents do to help their children achieve success in a neurotypical world? I asked parents wherever I could find them – in development center waiting rooms, at school events and on social networking sites –… -
Engaging Your Spouse
He kisses her on the cheek, slings his golf bag over his shoulder and heads out the door with a breezy,”Don’t worry, honey, he’ll grow out of this autism-thing on his own.” In the meantime, she keeps a rigid schedul… -
What to Expect from an Autism Center Evaluation
I would gladly donate every penny of the gas money I’ve spent driving my son from one diagnostic center to another if I could find a single, one-stop shop for autism screening! My dream is to have all of the tests a… -
Using Scorecards to Select Advisors and Caregivers
As parents of children with autism, we are dependent upon many experts to advise us what to do to help our children. The sheer amount of feedback from educators, therapists, specialists and well-meaning friends and famil… -
Fire Drills
When my son was in first grade, he refused to go to school one day because he knew that there would be a fire drill. I finally got Connor into the building, but he was clearly terrified. When I picked him up that aft… -
Advocacy: What Can You Do in 30 Minutes?
Thankfully, organizations such as Autism Votes have made it easier than ever to advocate for legislation and policies helpful to families affected by autism. If you think advocacy is time-consuming or scary, check o… -
Quick Tips for Using Summertime to Prepare for the Next School Year
Somewhere between finishing up your child’s summer homework packet and buying school supplies, don’t forget to add one more thing to your summer to-do list– preparing your child for the next school year. Here’s how to… -
My Son Threw a Shoe in Class Today
My son threw a shoe in class recently. In this case, he was working at the chalk board, and a classmate noticed that one of his shoes was untied, and kindly went to tie it for him. The good news was that my son didn’t…
About autismisnottheboss
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- About Me: Hi, I’m Mae, a reluctant housewife, moderate mom, volunteer parent mentor and quiet advocate for people with disabilities. I have a son with a PDD-NOS diagnosis who is fully mainstreamed at his school and within our community. Learn more about me at http://www.autismisnottheboss.com
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