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How much do I say?

We went to visit the education lawyer today. He was so knowledgeable and kind and really comforting. He told us to go about our business, find the most appropriate place for Oscar to go to school, get him in, a…
A Book Called "House Rules"

House Rules is a new book written by Jodi Picoult. It's about a kid, Jacob, who has Asperger's Syndrome and is obsessed with crime scenes and forensic science. He loves setting them up in his house for his mom to figu…
Without Alice

I remember very well the post DJ Kirkby wrote a couple of years ago when Denyse was diagnosed (at 40 years young) and ‘came out Asperger’. Denyse said ‘ I am still the same DJ Kirkby except that now…
"The Dating Guide for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome" : Book Review

Title: The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome Author: Jeannie Uhlenkamp Cover: A bit conspicuous (but then again I might not have picked up the book at all if it wasn’t), and a little chil…
Book Review: "My Brother Charlie"

When we returned home from spring break, I had an email inviting me to read a complimentary copy of Holly Robinson Peete's new book "My Brother Charlie", co-written with her daughter Ryan Peete. I am excited for the…
Autism & Alleluias: Book Review

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Judson Press. While I got the book for free, this is my honest review of it. This book was awesome! It is a short read and the chapters are broken up fairly easy so…
Liam Knows What to Do When Kids Act Snitty

This is a small, short book for children, with an important preface for the adults in their lives. I have had this book in my possession for a considerable period of time. While it’s unwise to over analyze, I&rsq…
A Book Review: Autism & Alleluias

Are their memories etched in your mind that would be establishing shots in the movie of your life? Have you ever wandered aimlessly alone through a bookstore and found a book that was written just for you? I have. One…
Book Review: Raising Brandon

This was an emotional roller coastal book. Amalia Starr wrote this book about raising her son Brandon. Her son was diagnosed late in life with Asperger’s Syndrome, at the age of thirty-two. He has delays in fi…
Book Review: "Get out, Explore, and Have Fun!" by Lisa Jo Rudy

Lisa Jo Rudy is like Switzerland – neutral. Unaligned with any faction and without an agenda – a real breath of fresh air. Sometimes you read the title of a book and cringe inside – ‘great concept…