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Autism: Kindergarten Playdate
Friday was a professional development day at school which means, no school. Without exception from any other day, my son asked "what are we going to do today, mom?" It seems like it would be a reasonable question, bu… -
Autism: Team Meetings
Well, it took me a little while to figure out how to "work" team meetings. I have never felt that adversity is the route to take in motivating others to take action. Since September, I entered each team meeting with… -
Autism and Realities
Realities~ I commend all those trying to spread the word about autism (autism spectrum disorder/ASD) by using their talents, influence, and resources. As I was watching a program on CNN last night about the debate ove… -
Autism - Sunflower
Dedicated to Miss Kathleen (xoxo)The school year is at an end. I usually don't have trouble overextending myself in gratitude to the team of school personnel that have worked with my son. This year is a little differ… -
Finding Balance
Can there be balance with autism in our lives? If our expectations strive for the kind of balance typical families receive, we may be setting ourselves up for frustration. Typical or not, many people struggle to get… -
Will Work For...
Out of the blue, I had this strange picture in my head. I was standing at the corner of a traffic light with a sign that said: WILL WORK FOR THERAPY It got me thinking about what is important to me and what lengths I… -
Autism - The "BIG" Walk
In my need for creating memorable traditions, every year since my son was diagnosed, we raise money and go on (what my son calls) the "BIG" walk. It is a day of celebrating and support of our children who are on the sp…

