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A Day at The Park

It was a busy Saturday Morning, with the rush to at least attend a local Autism Society 5k walk/run fundraising event. Short Stack and I turned the corner into this park that we frequent, and his routine is to run and…
Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Kenneth J Aitken This is a weighty tome as well it should be considering the subject matter, which deserves every word.
Autism Pundit: News flash! Mom's of autistic kids make less money!

In 1998, researchers noted that women with disabled children were disproportionately employed part-time. In 2012, it was reported that mothers of children with autism earn 56% less than those without a disabled ch…
What They Forget To Mention

I remember the day of my son’s diagnosis of Autism as if it were yesterday. The tone of the doctor’s voice, the silence in the room, the words “lifelong disability, no cure, I’m sorry” st…
One Little Blue Line Changed My Life Forever

This post is about one of the few days that have forever changed my life. A day that will always hold a massive place in my heart. It is a day that picked me up by the collar, looked me in the eyes and said, "no goi…
A Poem For Parents With Special Needs Children

I was referred to this Poem By Mari Nosal, an amazing advocate for autism and an author as well. It comes from–>link This Poem Is For My Son Who Has Aspergers – I could not be prouder of the young man…
Autism is Not a Theory!

TV3 Ireland AM recently interviewed an autism “expert,” a clinical psychologist, Tony Humphreys, who made a comment about autism, saying the disorder is “a theory.” So now your kid’s a…
How I manage a meltdown

For many years we dealt with meltdowns in solitude. We didn’t ever let anyone see these because we didn’t think they would understand. It seemed like something we should keep private. However, all that…
Take This Quiz, Have Some Fun

I need you to imagine for a minute you have arranged for the whole family to enjoy a dvd night together, you are all settled, popcorn at the ready, everyone has drinks and you have all agreed on the dvd to watch. So you…
10 Things that Make Me Happy

A fellow blogger and mama extraordinaire just listed the 10 Things That Make Me Happy on her blog, Mommy to Two Boys - so in honor of her, I would also like to chime in with all things positive. To all my fellow blogger…