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Time Management Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

Hi, I am new to this site. I have a child with high functioning autism and many other diagnoses as well. Autism, undefined chromosome anomaly of 17q 12 partial duplication, ADHD,Chiai Malformation Type 1, amblyopia,…
So Far So Good

So we have started the new school year and I have not gotten a call from the vice principal or anyone for that matter. Last year I got a call on the first day, about something HSB had done on the first day of school.…
Seizing a link between autism and epilepsy

A new study published in the May issue of Epilepsia shines more light on the link between autism and epilepsy. The findings were picked up by multiple media outlets, including WebMD and U.S. News and World Report, wh…
Overcoming Shame

Thirty-seven years ago while raising my son, Brandon, I often found myself stuck in shame, frozen with fear, and paralyzed by pride. I have had private “Why me” parties. I made signs that said, “Unfa…
Taking a toll

My last post may have been written too soon. Please read on and I believe you will understand why I say this. Where has my son, Brandon, gone? I know in time he will return, but I also know that we have to find a way…
He needs to walk

Yesterday, I went to help my son, Brandon who experienced another grand mal seizure. After he fell, he repeatedly hit his foot on a tile wall and badly bruised his toes and the top of his foot. Of course, every part…
Giving an Opportunity to Succeed

I gave a speech over the weekend, and at the end of my talk, a gal stood up and said, “I picture your son dressed in a suit with a briefcase driving to work.” I was blown away. I looked at her and said, &…
Autism & Mutation in the STRAD-Alpha Gene

From: Chun Wong Though Autism is often considered to be the incurable condition, there are researchers all over the world studying and making connections between Autism and other psychological disorders. Most recently,…
Ups and Downs

The doctor called and said there was an abnormality in Ava's EEG results. However, he is getting a second opinion from his colleague who is an epileptic specialist. But I won't get the verdict until Monday. He put…
My son’s feet serve as his vehicle - Autism/Epilepsy

Yesterday, I went to help my son, Brandon who experienced another grand mal seizure. After he fell, he repeatedly hit his foot on a tile wall and badly bruised his toes and the top of his foot. Of course, every part o…