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Camp Orkila

“Can I go upstairs, Mom?” Kevin asked, dropping his book on the table while he danced and twitched in the aisle, his eyes darting around the ferryboat. “Sure. I’ll wait here,” I replied…
Hurricane Irene

My first thought about what promises to be a bitch of a hurricane for New York is that it will bring Alex home from summer camp more than a day early. He was slated to bus in about 11 in the morning of Sunday. We got a…
Quiet Time

Things have been unusually quiet around here over the last few days. There have been no meltdowns and no rages. No huge messes to clean, no crises to control. We have had no sibling run-ins. Why we've been prod…
Summer camp and prep for school

Summer is my favorite time of year. You can go outside in any old thing and be comfy and fancy free. Savi’s favorite part of summer is summer camp! Swimming, outdoor play every morning, less restrictions……
Dragonfly Forest Summer Camp Video

Reason #333 that Dragonfly Forest is the best: They let me design a free overnight autism camp program for them outside of Philadelphia! This video is me (slightly awkwardly) talking about the program. You can read more…
Summer Reading

We have loved the Summer Reading Club put on by our local Library for several summers. James has watched his big sister participate, and this year he signed up for the first time and read a book every week. Besides gett…
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…
Saved By... Summer Camp

I love James .... BUT ... having to watch him almost constantly while he is in the house and I am trying to get things done? Oh my. We having yelling, frustration, and sky-high blood pressure. Not all the time, mind yo…
What the summer brings

You wouldn't have guessed this by my absence lately, but I do like to write. Really. It's just that life has gotten the best of me lately and I haven't had the time or energy to sit down and compose anything worth…
Special Surf Camp for Autistic Children

There are several surf camps for autistic children that your child can participate in. A few are Surfing Angels, Surfers Healing and iMatter Surf Camp. Attending a surf camp gives an autistic child the opportunity to par…