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An Asperger Character on the New NBC Show Parenthood

8:00 PM Saturday evening came around and I was complaining, again, that there was nothing on television to watch. Most of the channels play old shows on Saturday. That’s when I noticed that there was a new show on NBC…
A Review of HBO's Temple Grandin

Whenever autism is portrayed in the popular media, seasoned parent advocates become leery, skeptical. After 13 years on the journey, I've learned repeatedly that in the end, It's All Good. No matter how inaccurate,…
Baby Einstein Videos Educated My Autistic Son

Baby Einstein, I'll vow for you! Don't we have greater problems to take care of in this world? Yes, our children are our most valued possessions, but destroying the reputation of a brand, like Baby Einstein, that (in…
When Oprah Speaks

Well actually I now believe that it was God screaming at me and yet I did not hear or even bother to try to listen to the voice in the back of my head that was saying, "Your son has autism." I was wrapped up in the mo…
Vaccines do NOT cause Dystonia

Awhile back "Inside Edition" ran a story concerning one Desiree Jennings, who supposedly developed a case of dystonia after receiving a seasonal flu vaccine. Despite the fact that there have been no cases linking dyst…
The Sleepover event of the summer

My two boys, Thomas and Brandon, both of whom have autism, had a sleepover event last night with two of their closest (and only) friends. The four boys stayed up until two a.m. and were then were up bright and early at…
Is Fox's Bones an Aspie

I have been watching Fox's tv drama Bones since it's debut. The show is made up of an ensemble cast that centers around the two characters Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and FBI agent Seeley Booth. Bones is a highly in…
Autism x6

Last night, I watched Autism x6, which originally aired in 2008. I think it is amazing how two parents can keep up with six children with autism. I struggle with two children and only one is autistic. The six childr…