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Superbowl Sunday! Poems, DSM-5 and Autism Speaks!

Time for one of my favorite days of the year...Superbowl Sunday! Obviously I am rooting for the Giants! On Friday I went to the Autism Speaks Awards Reception in Princeton, it was such a fun night! They honored the to…
A Testing Of Faith

As I lay in bed after my son Caleb was diagnosed with a severe form of autism called pervasive developmental disorder, I felt an emotional, even spiritual struggle stirring inside of me. WHY had this happened? Was thi…
NAET, autism and allergy: update

Are you wondering what’s happening at the Wheelers’ with NAET? “Shannon,” our 24-year-old daughter with Asperger’s, continues to blossom after a year on NAET treatments and some Yasko vita…
Tinnitus as Possible Symptom of Auditory Sensitivity in Autism?

Yesterday I had a terrible attack of tinnitus. It was extremely painful and annoying to hear certain sounds, I had to keep the volume turned low on the TV. Whenever I spoke, my voice sounded like I was in a tin can an…
I'm still here!

I have not forgotten about any of you! Sadly, bronchitis and a sinus infection have tripped me up this week! I was given a new inhaler, steroids, and the infamous Z-pack to help me along. This cold air is killing me and…
Visting Celebrate The Children- what a school!

Hi everyone! First, I just want to thank everyone who took the time out of their busy lives to read my blog. I hope that answers some of your questions about how I got involved with Autism. To be clear, no, I do not…
Prenatal Antidepressants and Autism

When I'm working around the house, I'll often have crappy daytime tv on for background noise. The ads assume anyone home during the day is unemployed and/or disabled: train to be an ultrasound technician, get cash for…
I Wish (The Autism Mom's Lament)

A Poem by Maia Chung
Bean Bag Chairs Help Kids with ADD, ADHD and Autism

As the owner of AHH! Products (as in ahh…that bean bag is comfy), I have the constant pleasure of speaking to parents about how our bean bag chairs are adored by their kids worldwide. It’s all fun and game…
Wow! First blog! Let me introduce myself...

Hi everyone and Happy New Year!! I hope 2012 is your best year yet! I am brand new to Autisable and so excited to start connecting with you all and learning more about you. I decided that a good start would probably b…