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Finding Autism through Voice

Have you seen this study? Supposedly it is possible to tell if a child has Autism just by their voice. While this is very interesting I don't see what purpose it has. I think we could be spending money on Autism re…
On the Spectrum #82: Careful...

Yeah... Of course that's not what she meant... LOL. Most of the time the kids write this stuff, but occasionally we do as well. ;) Image Source
Not taking things personally anymore

Brandon’s brother stood him up once again. When I asked him how he felt he said, “He does this all the time. Mom, I expected it to happen, but I don’t take it personally anymore. It’s his stuff.…
Summer Activities for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

When I first took an activist's approach to improving my son's social skills and coordination in hopes of mainstreaming him in time for Kindergarten, I dove right into alternative therapies, OT and help from educ…
My Literal Kid

I’ve got a literal kid, a very literal kid. It can be challenging. Like the afternoon Annie came home from school totally shattered because her teacher had lied to her. My girl was devastated, this person she tr…
Racial and Autism Injustice

On May 24, 2010, 24-year-old Reginald Cornelius Latson was arrested. The facts of his arrest are still under dispute. Two things we know to be true are that he was sitting outside of a Stafford County library, waitin…
To the Autism Mommies

One thing that mothers—all mothers—don't always get enough of, is thanks. So I have a few thank yous to give to all you autism moms (and dads too!) out there: Thank you for taking the time to…
Everyone doesn't Care

That is the newest concept that we are trying to teach Logan. Have you ever tried teaching abstract social nuances to a child that can't comprehend the gray areas of life? It is not a walk in the park, believe me. Oh…
Moving on and Growing Up

Many people mark their calendars by the cycle of the school year. I tend to do the same. The year is finally coming to a close, and it has been a horrible year. Now, not that we didn’t have cooperative schools a…
Summer Camps for Children With Autism Outside the U.S.

As we get into summertime we are on the lookout for appropriate summer camps for children on the Autistic Spectrum. The summer break can be very long for our special children and we are always on the lookout for things…