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Augcomm NJ: One Parent’s Take-Away

Happy to report that Augcomm New Jersey attracted 50 attendees and that there were lots of good take-aways for both the parents and professionals in attendance. One of my personal “to do’s” is to add m…
Wanted: Parents of Children Ages 5-12

I am a doctorate student in clinical psychology at Baylor University. I am beginning to collect data for my dissertation, and I am hoping that you will help me. My study is interested in stress and ways of coping with…
I Want to Fire Everyone!

Last week I was at my breaking point. This week I feel like giving up. I want to fire everyone. Early Intervention, although we are fortunate to have such a program in NJ, is a difficult system to navigate. It does…
Steps to Mainstreaming

I have received many requests to talk a little bit about just what we did for collegeman that enabled him to move from a self-contained classroom into the mainstream. Honestly, I do not think it was one thing above a…
Approaches to Treating Autism

At the Autism Edmonton Conference, Parents, Families, Caregivers and Professionals discovered how to make significant improvements in the life of a child with autism, including:
A Safe Place and Peace

It is not often you find a person like my son, Brandon living on his own. He has numerous limitations, but his extreme desire to become independent is what made it possible for him to live alone. He was determined to…
An Empowering Code of Ethics

“Well, do you want your DS?” asks a one-on-one worker at an activity group I’m leading for the Autism Community Center of Asheville. “Yeah”, is the response. “Ok, it’s in the…
Reflecting on the 4th of July

So it was a rough weekend... PMS and all!! The firework show was a bust and stimming was at an all time high in our corner of the world. We didn't make it to bed until 11:30 last night, then the new kitten woke the gi…
She Broke Up With Her Therapist

Ava's speech therapist came by last week and at one point threw her hands up in the air in exasperation and said, "I don't know what I can do for your daughter! She won't play with me, she won't look at me. She is th…
Special Moments, Gratitude and Autism

As I headed to our monthly team meeting with my son's teachers and therapists, I didn't have much on the agenda. This year, the team's open communication and investment in my son's progress is a comforting feeling. I…