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The Value of Language
Language is an art form, and in some areas in our society - a lost one. We've subjected ourselves to technology and sound bytes on a daily basis, only addressing serious issues with a cursory glance. A person who sp… -
"Stay Please"
This morning I was getting ready for work, and Short Stack woke up and wanted to play outside. I got him dressed, then let him out to go play in the back yard. He then played for a few minutes, and came back insid… -
The absence of Normal
The first day of school each year for me was a time of those traditional photographs in new school clothes, with new backpack and supplies - and then getting onto the school bus. There was a sense of normalcy being a… -
THIS makes it all Worthwhile
My Son is 7 years of age and has Autism, and this past week was a milestone that I've been waiting for ever since I became a Dad. Most parents love it when their child starts talking, and that usually happens around… -
Autism Toy Story 3 Screening
Watching a movie in a theater can be overwhelming for those with Autism. The lack of lighting, the film flickering on the screen, and the sound can just be too much. Sensory friendly films have allowed for families with… -
The most random thing that has ever made me cry
In editing Autisable, and having a son with Autism who has challenges speaking, it's difficult at times to watch children go through life like I did - with a sense of relative normalcy. Maybe it's because I don't kno… -
Happy Father's Day
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Autistic Girl Sings
Stephanie Diaz lost her mother, Elida, to breast cancer. But Stephanie, who is autistic, has a special gift. Though she sometimes has trouble communicating, she can sing beautifully. And she's gained conf… -
The Power of Social Networks
Strength in numbers. It's a common phrase that I usually think of when dealing with any issue. In times of war, the side that usually had the larger number of soldiers won.... ...this, of course, before tactical warfar… -
Photographic Memory and Autism
Stephen Wiltshire is from the United Kingdom. He's a talented man who, with one helicopter ride around a major city, can draw it straight from memory....nuances included. His latest endevour includes the drawing of the…
About edlives@xanga
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- From: edlives@xanga
- Name: Joel
- About Me: Yeah, I'm "That Guy" that has the BFN Online Store that sells Official Xanga.com stuff. I also have the BFN Toolbar, connecting Xangans and providing embeddable content to blogs/sites. You can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/edlives. I'm also a father of an autistic child, and a site editor for Autisable.com
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True Lifetime
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