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Incredible Imagination

As our family journeys in this spectrum of Autism, a big part of my son’s make-up is that he talks out loud to himself. Almost incessantly. Trust me that I am not exaggerating this! He has several characters for…
Mania, Sanity and Autism

Have any of you folks ever had to deal with a manic child? I don’t believe it’s very common. Having asked that question, I want to vent about what is going on in the Lost and Tired house right now.
The iPad Challenge - #helpmysontalk

Touchpad technology has helped countless families dealing with Autism find their children's voice. A company called "The Puzzling Piece" has developed an ingenious business plan to not only develop great product to deli…
Developing Dialogue

Short Stack and I had an actual conversation over the weekend. I asked him questions, and he answered. Not an echolalia response either, but an actual response. One aspect of Autism that many are aware of is the ch…
I'll Never Say "Shut up"

The 6 train travels from the top of The Bronx to the tip of the City, through posh and poor neighborhoods. It's part of my daily commute to and from work. Hidden behind dark sunglasses and head bopping to Jay Z, Alic…
Sassy Language

The boy doesn't want to play with me. Doesn't want me around him. Doesn't want me in the same room. He's sassy, but he's using language to sass me, so I'm going along with it. To an extent.
He Talks!

The boy doesn't want to play with me. Doesn't want me around him. Doesn't want me in the same room. He's sassy, but he's using language to sass me, so I'm going along with it. To an extent.
Is what you say, what they hear?

I’ve noticed for quite some time how my children often repeat what they hear in a movie or television show but what they say isn’t an exactly copy. For example, in the Cars movie, one character says &ld…
A Small Miracle at the Crayola Factory

I went to the Crayola Factory twice in the last month. Both times with little nieces and nephews. It is a really fun, hands on place for kids. There are crafts for all ages, a few are age appropriate so you need to…
The "Harpo Marx & Ava Connection"

New Year's Eve brings many traditions. Champagne at midnight. The ball dropping in Times Square. Kissing a loved one when the clock strikes twelve. And one of my favorites, a Marx Brothers marathon on TV. I reme…