Not the First Day I Was Hoping For (1)
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Yeah, I was worried about Jack's first day of school. I was worried that he'd be nervous. I'd was worried that he wouldn't listen to his teacher. I was even a little worried that he'd tell his class, "Shut up, you fucking monkeys."But I still thought he'd make it through the day.Originally I didn't want to send him to kindergarten this year. I was afraid he wouldn't be able to hack it. I wondered if ...
Measles cases at a 12-year high (1)
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Filed under: Preschoolers, Kids 5-7, Health & safety, Medical conditions, In the newsIt's the time of year when school nurses across the country are looking over student's immunization records to make sure they've had all the shots they need in order to attend class. But as we've discussed here many times before, not all students will be required to show proof of immunizations before being allowed in school. Every state in the U.S. allows students ...
On Olmsted and Autism (1)
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When is a Word not just a Word? Have you said it? In a fit of pique? Or frustration? In just normal conversation? Have you referred to your children with the "A Word?" Does it define who they are at that particular moment? Dan Olmsted, over at Age of Autism has been ruffling feathers because he believes we need to abolish the use of the word, "autistic." He is on the right track. I have ...
GAPS Diet Testimonial: Asperger’s, Allergies and Asthma (1)
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I haven’t posted about the GAPS diet in a while. We are still on it. It’s been over 3 months now. GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome, a book by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD. She is a pediatrician in England who is reversing autism, allergies, and other disorders in children in her practice. Three months on the diet and Seth is happier and more easygoing than I’ve ever known him to be. His anxiety ...
Measles Cases Grow in Number, and Officials Blame Parents’ Fear of Autism (1)
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Many parents say they believe vaccines cause autism, even though multiple studies have found no reputable evidence to support such a claim.
If You're Planning to Leave the House, Vaccinate! (1)
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From Yahoo Health via AP: Jump in US Measles Cases Linked to Vaccine Fears"ATLANTA - Measles cases in the U.S. are at the highest level in more than a decade, with nearly half of those involving children whose parents rejected vaccination, health officials reported Thursday.Worried doctors are troubled by the trend fueled by unfounded fears that vaccines may cause autism. The number of cases is still small, just 131, but that's only for the first ...
An Amazing Little Boy (1)
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When my son was young, it seemed as if autism was a monster controlling him. It was a scary time, to say the least. We were not given a great prognosis about his future, at best, his potential was unknown. Then, I noticed he became intrigued by butterflies, literally dancing with glee as he watched them. I remember once, him crawling inside a net basket, and as he came out he "flew" around the room. ...
Empathy and Autism (1)
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It is often said that people with autism lack empathy, but I think that is not necessarily always the case. I think it's not always recognized becomes sometimes the way they express it may be a little out of the ordinary. And yes, sometimes I think a lack of understanding of nonverbal cues can lead a person with autism to not always recognize when someone is upset (therefore they may not respond with empathy, not ...
Speech Does Not Equal Communication (1)
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The last few days, we’re noticing more and more situations where ds is unwilling to listen to the reason, any reason. We try to tell him something brief and clear, such as “You need to get into the bath now” (after his 10-minute warning) and he blows up, yelling, spinning into a full-blown meltdown, ending with him quietly sobbing, telling us he only wanted a minor deviation in the plan but he didn’t communicate it ...
Pop Goes the Calendar (1)
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What do you get when you combine bubble wrap and numbers, and a need to keep track of time for your eager-to-return-to-school 11 year old? The Bubble Calendar, a “poster-sized calendar with a bubble to pop every day.” Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, bubble wrap, calendar, disabilities blog, disability, Family, family blog, Health, Parenting, Sensory, TimeShare This
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Remember the Milk: Will it Help With the Ever-Growing To-Do List? (1)
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Yesterday I was frustrated. I had just opened a letter telling me to check my cell phone plan and look at new rates and make adjustments if necessary. I thought, "Great. One more thing to remember to do." I had to postpone jury duty because it was to start this next Monday and we are gone to a conference. I have to renew my driver's license with the new homeland security requirements, so I have ...
Never Letting Go Of Hope (1)
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The most intriguing session on the agenda at the autism conference I attended this week was titled “Yes, Your Child Is Autistic, But Who Are You?” It was presented by Eustacia Cutler, and if that name is not familiar to you, you may have heard of her daughter, Temple Grandin (well-known in the areas of both animal welfare and autism advocacy). When Ms. Cutler began her presentation on Wednesday afternoon, she spoke for a few ...
A bit of Aspergian Pride (1)
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I've posted links on this site from time to time but I usually avoid long posts of just links. I'm making an exception in this case for a few reasons;1. Obviously I want to join the Aspergian pride site2. A list of links like this is a good way to find out what other aspies are up to.One of the most interesting lines on the aspergian pride site is a request that "others will respect ...
Interview on Growing Up, Autism, and Other Things - Part I (2)
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Marla is a blogger, artist, homeschooler, and mother of Maizie (a really cool autistic kid). We've commented back and forth on each other's blogs a number of times, and recently she asked if she could do a written interview with me on some aspects of autism, terminology, education, etc. Originally she was going to post my responses on her blog, however, after actually writing out my responses (and noting how lengthy they were) I determined ...
Interview on Growing Up, Autism, and Other Things - Part II (1)
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Back to Part IPart II5. How was making friends for you as a child? How is it now? What advice can you give parents for supporting their child’s friendships?Making friends was extremely difficult for me. My troubles relating to peers were evident from a very early age, and were one of the reasons I ended up in special ed for preschool (as by that time I had had “no positive play experiences” according to one ...
Interview on Growing Up, Autism, and Other Things - Part III (1)
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Back to Part I * Back to Part IIPart III7. Do you consider yourself to be “high functioning” Autistic or Aspergers? I hear a lot of debate about the ‘Autism Spectrum’. What do these terms mean to you? Is there anything parents need to keep in mind when using these terms to discuss Autism?Right now (based on what I've heard and read) opinions are divided on whether "autism" and "Asperger's" exist as separate neurological entities. ...
Evan David Kamida (July 30, 2000 – July 24, 2008) (1)
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Last Saturday I was listening to Vicki Forman speak about life with her son Evan, and advocating for children with disabilities. Evan passed away suddenly Thursday from complications of previous treatments. Vicki's friends and colleagues at Literary Mama wrote:Most of us never met Evan, but we loved learning about his strength and spirit through Vicki's gorgeous writing. If you would like to make a contribution memorializing Evan's life, there are two opportunities: The Pediatric Epilepsy ...
Broadcast Syndicate Supports Savage (1)
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The broadcast syndicate for Michael Savage's radio show has rejected pleas to fire or censure him accepting his flimsy excuse that he meant no offense. The only way Michael Savage will go off the air is if enough people vote with their radio dials and turn off this unfortunate excuse for a radio commentator.
Brain Blogging, Thirty-Seventh Edition | Brain Blogger (1)
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Welcome to the thirty-seventh edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we try to uncover the neuropathology of Asperger’s syndrome, correlate sleep disturbances with chronic fatigue syndrome, link OCD to specific neuroanatomy, and discuss several brain fitness techniques. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind that go beyond the basic sciences into a more human and multidimensional perspective. If you were left out, just leave a comment with your blog ...
