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Autism: Restoring a mom's trust in public schools

I’m afraid to believe that my son’s 4th grade in his new school is going so well. Connor is in a gen ed class 93% of the time; he is making As and Bs (albeit with modified programs for reading and writing);…
Being Autistic

Being autistic is being set up to fail again and again, and having your inevitable failure attributed to your disordered brain. Being autistic is being set up to fail again and again, and succeeding anyway and having…
NSASA and Back to the Basics

Here I am, sans make up at our new front door. I am truly enjoying the new space, as is Nathan. He wasn't his normal charming self when he got home, which I chalked up to the transition from his father's house to here.…
Autism Speaks on Insurance Reform

I was very happy to read that Lorri Unumb of Autism Speaks succinctly stated that insurance reform will reduce the lifetime costs of autism at a recent hearing in Michigan. Readers of this blog (including Ms. Unum…
Being an Advocate.

by Blue Sky. I have three children, one is all grown up, one was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome last year and I’m still getting to grips with that. And then there’s Smiley. She is nearly 14…
Becoming The Change

Maybe I watched too much "Knight Rider" as a kid. Maybe I became a vegetarian too early in life. Maybe it was growing in my grandparents' house, but I've always believed that it only takes one of us to make a differe…
Presenting the lack of self-help skills in autistics

Autism advocates, despite many great public outreach efforts, face significant public perception challenges which may threaten our ability to secure necessary services. Autism awareness campaigns have been successful…
How to Get Ahead in the Getting a Services for your Special Needs Child

1. Buy a hard cover notebook and write the date at the top of the page every day. Carry it everywhere and write down the name, number and title of everyone you speak to in relation to services for your child. Just pr…
Why I support Autism Speaks

I'm sure this will be an unpopular post, especially among my autistic readers. Guess that's okay, it wouldn't be a good blog if I only said things people like. Other autistics have questioned why I support Autism Spea…
The System Needs Fixing - NOT the Child!

Angry blogs are never a good idea but in more cases than not totally can’t be helped. I used to daydream about what life would be like when I’m a mummy, Like most young girls I saw the perfect picture of m…