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Federal Autism Coverage Madate: WE NEED IT
For those of you who do not have a child with autism, ask yourself "what would I do if my child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder"? Most of you would seek treatment - as soon as possible. Most of you would w… -
Getting Involved in My Child's Future
Two weeks untill C moves. Sleep alludes me as thoughts run round my head. Visits to C’s new home are going as expected –difficult, traumatic. But each visit getting a little easier, its hard to know how much he understan… -
A Review of HBO's Temple Grandin
Whenever autism is portrayed in the popular media, seasoned parent advocates become leery, skeptical. After 13 years on the journey, I've learned repeatedly that in the end, It's All Good. No matter how inaccurate,… -
Invisible Autism
Recently I was reading the blog of someone who propounds that Autism is an epidemic. They asked the question, "Where are the adults with Autism?" To which I reply. We are here living amongst you. More of us are in you… -
New Year's Resolutions for an "Autism Mom"
Autism and life are inextricable, but certainly not incompatible nor joyless. Sometimes, though, thriving with autism might take a bit more planning and commitment. Thus, with high hopes and good intentions, I join w… -
Speaking My Truth
Here is something I wrote in response to a call for parents to speak out regarding their "take" on the Autism Speaks video. I am a parent and author. I have seen the Autism Speaks video. In fact, I was supposed to sh… -
The "Happy Factor"
Is My Child Happy? I've seen, heard and read it time and time again. For those of us with children on the spectrum, this question is such a concern because of the communication deficits that go along with ASD. Communi… -
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…
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An Excerpt from "41 Things to Know About Autism"
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Changing Gears
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