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The Complication of Having Delayed Sensory Overload Problems

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

I have a bit of a booming voice, it can get loud… so when my dog is particularly bad or my boys stop listening and I raise my voice… it gets attention. I’m not yelling or screaming out of control by any means, it’s just… raising my voice is… loud.

The problem with this is that my son Cameron is especially affected… since a sudden loud voice like that can send him running to hide under some blankets.

At least when that happens though, it’s instant. I’m done, he’s done… we go about our day. No worries.

The real issues come into play when it’s not done and over in an instant.

A positive is a negative More Here...

Cyber Bullying: Putting Out The Fire

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

When people post horrid things on the internet, what they really want is your attention and disdain. Mostly attention. In this case, a person or persons has listed names of people in a negative way. It's a common behavior, especially with no facts listed to give the least bit of credit to the accusations. So, it's really not very elaborate. More Here...

Anyone Need Their Floors Mopped?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Bitty is your man, as long as you don't mind puddles all over the floor. We have one of those Swiffer Wet-Jets that spray and then you mop. He LOVES the spray.

He got the idea from one of his books (he likes to act out scenes from his books, not entire sequences but one little snippet repeated over and over and over). This time, it was a mopping scene.

He grabbed the mop from the closet and went to work. At first, I was happy to let him. Who am I to argue with a child who wants to mop? More Here...

Things That Make Me Smile

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Being presented with a packet of cheese and onion crisps for my consumption at 5am Saturday morning, despite there not being any crisps of that flavour in the house, then being told by Lid to "eat it Mummy. In your mouth. Quick quick." More Here...

Dealing with Transitions

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

What do you do, when you reach the end of your last year of high school?

For most Americans, these are the options:

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Forced Friendships

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, I wrote about how I'd lost a friend, and the effort I'd put into getting her back. I kind of think this has something to do with how I was forced to have friends when I was little due to being in special ed. I feel like I have to be someone's friend. I was taught that way.

Part of my IEP was social interaction because I didn't seem interested. More Here...

Doing the Right Thing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

I'd like to start off the new year with an upbeat story.

This is one of my favorite stories that I often share when I go out to speak. I find others love it as much as I do. I believe this story helps to depict our children with autism in a very positive light. These are the type of stories that help to show the world some of the special traits our children with autism have. More Here...

Dealing with Changes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Does anyone remember the Brady Bunch episode where Peter's voice changes? I loved the Brady Bunch as a kid. It probably crossed the line between normal and autistic obsession, but that's okay. Obsessions can be a good thing, and that one made me happy and nothing else.

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Teens with Autism and Social Lives

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

This is a blog post by Lisa Goring, Autism Speaks Vice President, Family Services.

A recent research study funded by Autism Speaks reached a conclusion that probably would surprise few in our community: Teens with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face major obstacles to social life outside the classroom. Given that one of the hallmark features of autism is impaired social interaction, it’s not hard to imagine why teens on the spectrum typically have difficulty making friends and participating in social activities, especially outside of school.

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Autism Light: Laura Shumaker

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Laura ShumakerLaura Shumaker is a writer, speaker and a autism advocate. She lives in Lafayette, California. She is a mother of three children and her oldest son Matthew has autism. Laura Shumaker is an Autism Light because her writings and advocacy for autism are an inspiration to many.

Author: In 2008, Laura Shumaker published her book, A Regular Guy: Growing Up with Autism. The book chronicles her families journey of acceptance and love as their son with autism, Matthew, grows up (he is now 25). It also presents a unique perspective of how siblings face having autism in the family. There are some excellent reviews of the book online such as the following: More Here...