Though one never wishes for one's kid to have a meltdown — the toll is just too high on them — there are those times when one wishes that you could give clueless airline agents just a little taste of the disaster that they are courting by not taking an autism spectrum disability seriously. By blowing off a request for reasonable accommodation (that they had already assured us would be available before we booked the flight). By acting like we were making this all up so that we could have cooler seats. Yeah, right. I've decided to get my kid a life-long neurological disorder so I can get preferential seating on airplanes.
That Dificult Discussion - Na! You're sensitive, caring and unique and if I were young again and single you're exactly the kind of guy i'd like to be with. Perhaps you should have sa...
Clinic Notes: Diagnosing Autism Redux - Every clinician knows that the earlier autism is diagnosed and treatment started the better. Unfortunately, autism is not diagnosed until the child is betw...
Panegyric plate - A while back, Rogan's class members each wrote on paper plates, one for each student. They were to write a compliment about the student that each plate rep...
Blah! - I'm on day 3 of a yucky headache! I think I'm about ready to just cut my head off... because that will make the pain go away, right?! No? Fine then! I thi...
Evaluation, Stress, & Stuff - Well tomorrow is the big day, Sanura’s evaluation. It’s been a very long time coming. I called her teacher and talked to her. I asked her if everything was...
The Damage Done: Over-Indulging the Aspergers Child - *Question* Our son is a 34-year-old with Asperger's who is living in supported housing. He went into his first apartment 2 years ago. It was very difficul...
To drive or not to drive - For Americans, learning to drive is a teenage right of passage. That goes for many teenagers with autism, too. An article in Disability Scoop points out th...
the little man @ 10-11 months - I'd thought I'd put down some notes about Colton. I don't take nearly the notes like I did with Daniel. *ahem* I hardly take any and I *should*. So... at j...
Mars Needs Moms Giveaway - Walt Disney Pictures is proud to announce their newest animated feature for Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D, Mars Needs Moms. Produced by the team behind “...
New Resource on Medicaid in the 2011 WI Budget - "It is not incumbent upon you to finish the task. Yet, you are not free to desist from it." -- Rabbi Tarfon, *Talmud*, Pirkei Avot 2:21 This becoming-an-a...
Enlighten Oprah About Sensory Integration - [image: Oprah]*Site of the Day:* The mention of Sensory Integration Disorderon *The Oprah Show* last Friday has raised some concern, since it was character...
a post from a blog I follow..... - I really enjoy reading Emily's blog. She is meticulous about her research and is also refreshingly candid. This post meant a lot to me and I hope she doesn...
Yet another autism wandering / drowning - FORT LUPTON - There is little she can say or do to bring her three-year-old son back. But Bonnie Lawson is hoping this story will help others avoid a sim...
The Safety of Vaccines is questioned. - My heart- my passion in life has changed ultimately with children, with life, with every change that God brings. I can say without a doubt I would be a chu...
Pet Monkeys Cause Autism - As I always suspected, exposure to pet monkeys can cause autism. Several days after that visit with the pet monkey in tow, Samantha’s symptoms of abnormal ...
Battling the Toys - As any parent will know toy mess seem to breed, you start with one toy on the floor and in the blink of an eye you cannot take a step without standing ...
The game of Scrabble - Something miraculous happened last night. My son Ben, 16, played a game of Scrabble with me. This was miraculous because Ben has a terribl...
Grand Conversations - Today Pamela and I delivered meals on wheels, and I became very mindful of how much she has changed in her ability to experience share. If I only assessed ...
The K.I.T.E. Center (Jackson, TN) - The K.I.T.E. Center Jackson, TN www.thekitecenter.com thekitecenter@eplus.net The KITE Center is designed to provide individualized educational programs f...
attachment - Determining lack of emotion, lack of expression of lack of emotion, or simply Autism is a difficult concept to attempt to figure out. Is the lack of emotio...
The Mattress Challenge - The mattress used by our son with autism has certainly been through a lot. About a year or two ago it was a source of fuzz for our son (see Deactivating t...
Help for Christchurch after Earthquake - On Tuesday, Christchurch, New Zealand, one of the five largest cities in the country, was rocked by a 6.3 earthquake that caused buildings to collapse, lea...
Bruesewitz v. Wyeth : Decided - *Flickr Photo by dbking* The US Supreme Court has handled down its decision in Bruesewitz v. Wyeth and upheld the decision of the the Third Circuit. In a ...
Penny Foolish and Pound Cruel - A new era has begun for me. All the past years I’ve been going to these state hearings on proposed cuts to special education in Massachusetts. I’ve been ...
Aim high son think prosciutto - There have to be high expectations. She's worried about the "handicapped mentality" that she thinks is increasing. "When I see these kids with 150 IQ and t...
When You Lose Your CAP Worker - My son has had the same CAP(community) worker for just over three years. She has become part of the family. Yesterday, I found out that she is taking a...
Is your heart strong? - Yesterday i saw a client with an ailing heart. He did not know that was his issue but it made sense once we spoke of it. I said what do you want most in li...
A Sunday Salt Glow - Sunday is the day we like to hang out as a family, relax and rejuvenate before another busy week begins. We typically take a nature walk, eat a big meal a...
Just when I thought I had heard it all... - Nothing to do with ASD. I was listening to PBS and heard that the American Native Americans were slave owners! How did I not know that? The only upside w...
Temple Grandin: autistics asset to workplace? - I see that Temple Grandin is once againgiving commentary about autistics in the workplace. I still think of my own personal struggles in the workplace and ...
Low Cholesterol and Autism: Is There a Link? - There are a number of tests that are conducted on a child with Autism in order to check the chemicals in their body. As we discussed a few weeks ago, the O...
Pinto Ponies and Holstein Cows - I’ve always been alarmed at those who believe autism is simply a disease. That a proper application of the right combination of cleaning products will remo...
SKILLS Language - Skills is an web based program designed to teach age-appropriate skills to children with autism, comprised of a three step process: 1 Assess an area in the...
IEP's are done - Since January, we've had three teacher conferences, one re-eval meeting (every three years to determine if still eligible for special education services), ...
Dr. Oz on Autism Causes and Autism Speaks - In this video clip, Dr. Oz tells us what he really thinks about Autism Speaks, a highly controversial autism support and awareness organization.
Dr. Oz on Autism Causes and Autism Speaks - In this video clip, Dr. Oz tells us what he really thinks about Autism Speaks, a highly controversial autism support and awareness organization.
What Are My Options for Autism Therapy? - When your child is diagnosed with autism, don’t fret. It’s normal that you may not know what to do or where to turn to find help and answers. You may have ...
Outer Space - Back when Sam was oh, about two, he discovered outer space. He'd watch the Baby Galileo DVD on a constant loop if I'd let him. The planets, the stars, irre...
Worst case scenario - C’s head banging has been out of control. He’s ok now - as far as we can tell as C is not the type of young man you can just whisk off to the hospital to b...
The undiagnosed Aspie one.... - We walked into the paedeatricians office that first time and sat down to discuss our son. The school had told us, "we don't acknowledge the school psycholo...
Autism column costs local paper its credibility - Last week, I canceled my subscription to the News and Messenger, the local Prince William County newspaper because of a column written by Michael Shannon,...
Lights Up, Sound Down – Gnomeo & Juliet!!!! - February’s Lights Up, Sound Down Family Sensory Friendly Movie Canton Cinema Saturday Feb. 19 - Gnomeo and Juliet – 9:15am Come Join Us This Saturday To En...
Spread the Word - As human beings, it is our job to protect each other and help each other. We are faced with that choice on a daily basis on both a large and small scale. W...
Bread and beauty - “If, of thy mortal goods, thou art bereft, And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, Sell one & from the dole, Buy Hyacinths to feed th...
Entrepreneurial Minds - Google announced that it's hiring, and that's big news, but it also leaked that it's changing its hiring methods and seeking more individuals with entrepre...
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! - Happy Valentines day from the pond! While Frog spends a good deal of time learning in a self contained one to one environment, we don't want him to miss...
We Had a Little Accident - I've been threatening to rob the pizza delivery person for years. That tells you a little about my love/hate relationship with food. Well, last night, th...
A TEACHER'S PERSPECTIVE - Age of Autism posted a letter from a teacher who has a lot to say. Unfortunately, her work environment has degenerated to the point where she needs to say ...
Under New Management - AspieWeb is under new management as of this time. I could no longer take the anti-vaccine crap and stuff from people like Joe Mele…
What is Causing the Increase in Autism Prevalence? - When I first started working in the field of autism in the 1990's, the prevalence was 1:2500, the latest estimate from 2009, reported by the Centers for Di...
February update! - Hi all. Long time no post, lol. In the past month or so a lot has went on. Macey turned 1. Parker turned 8. Molly became and cheerleader and has her first...
Gary Null Interview of Dr. Andrew Wakefield - The Gary Null Show - 01/27/11 JANUARY 27, 2011 http://www.progressiveradionetwork.com/the-gary-null-show-wnye/ Podcast Powered By Podbean Download this epi...
A Turtle-phobic Boy Visits the Honolulu zoo - * Photo*: C1 was more than happy to lead the way on our exodus from the Honolulu zoo. The walk back to our hotel was less stressful than our actual outing ...
Where have all the photos gone? - It looks like I updated my DNS servers a bit too quickly and that I have lost all or the photos for the site. For the moment this is something on my to-do...
WE ARE MOVING!! - We have made a brand new blog! Please come check us out here: http://blog.centerforautism.com. We will no longer be posting to this blog. So don't forget to...
Palindromes - *palindrome*: a word or phrase spelled the same way forward and backward EX: mom, race car, did For years we have worked with Hannah to teach her how to ...
This Pilgrim’s Progress - Sometimes you just have to pause and reflect on how far you’ve come. In the thick of a chronic condition like autism where you are working with today’s rea...
Idée fixe - [Addendum added 13 Jan 2011 - addendum in blue] Following up on its article on the 1998 Lancet paper by Wakefield et al, the British Medical Journal releas...
Not Alone - Most of the time, we like to be right. We like that feeling of validation when something goes the way we thought it would. But there are, of course, times ...
Sickness Befalls Us.... - I'm just going to pretend that 3 months and lots of stuff didn't pass by, and that my blog is completely current and up to date! I ask that you do the same...
Barack Hussein Obama: Year Two - As promised, this entry has to deal with my personal observations of Obama’s job performance. For those of you who think that Obama is some kind of savior ...
From Alter net Online blog news Service - Study Linking Vaccine to Autism Completely Fabricated by Doctor on Law Firm's Payroll The debate whether autism is caused by childhood vaccines has raged...
Your Guest Speaker Has Arrived! - [image: The Orator] *photo credit-SeaDave Creative Commons license* Liz related that these were the words that Buddy Boy said when he entered the meeting a...
Wakefield and the MMR Autism Hoax - When Wakefield first came to public attention with the publication of the now retracted paper in the Lancet that suggested a link between autism, gut disea...
Are autistic people lost in space? - [image: ResearchBlogging.org] In one short paper, Elizabeth Pellicano and colleagues claim to demolish Simon Baron Cohen's systemizing account of autism. Th...
Happy New Year! - I have a good feeling about 2011. I'm sure I've said it before, but this year just feels right. Maybe it has something to do with Kim mentioning that 11 is...
Busy, but... - I'm sorry I have been so busy with moving and a new school and new everything, but...here are a few favorite websites to get ideas for dinner. We have gone...
Living Close to a Freeway May Increase Autism Risk - Researchers examined nearly 600 children ages 2 to 5-roughly half of whom had autism- in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Those whose homes were...
Study shows that Mercury causes Alzheimer's Disease - Mercury from vaccines and dental amalgams causes a neurological regressive disease that has many similarities to autism. As of Dec. 15, 2010, the FDA has...
Life Update - Just wanted to make a quick post here to tell the readers I still have where I've been. End of September/early October, my dad, brother and I moved out of ...
No Single Strategy - Autism spectrum disorder is a “range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted...
Buying Gifts for Autistic Children - I'll be buying Christmas gifts for several autistic children this year. I'll buy gifts for my son who is 15 and autistic. I will also buy gifts for my dea...
must be the water - I think the kids and the dogs are drinking from the same contaminated water. What ever is in it, sends a signal to the brain to block obedience and increas...
Leukämie – eine Blutkrebserkrankung - Die Blutkrebserkrankung „Leukämie“ oder auch „Hyperleukozytose“ wurde von dem deutschen Arzt Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902), der am traditionsreichen Berliner ...
The Echoing Practice - The Actual Practice The Echoing Practice™, while intended for Autistics and “cousins” (the similarly dissimilar), can really be used by almost anyone. My s...
Different is the new normal (a mathematical view) - Back in April I wrote a post titled Different is the new normal. In that article I looked at “normal” and “different” in the cultural sense; this is the pr...
Pweshes Philosophy on Autism - I do not see autism as a permanent disability but rather a permanent difference. Autistic children are not inferior to typical children. They may lack some...
Squawk? - I Consider the square who wouldn’t/couldn’t/didn’t say hello. Circles continue to believe that the square has failed to communicate. The square is further...
We are doing well! - The boys and I are doing well. We have been watching movies at the theater and traveling quite a bit. We just returned from Huntington Beach where the we...
Blog Update - This post might be a one off. Time will tell. Each of the children are now attending school full time. Lady (now 12) started secondary school in September....
Third Grade So Far - So far DuckyBoy loves his teachers and third grade. He's being a bit physical but overall holding himself together well. he told me he discovered how to ac...
Gluten Free Pizza in Brick, NJ - More and more places are starting to carry gluten free pizza including pizza joints right here in Brick Township. This is a huge bonus for Alex because he ...
How Does My Kid's Brain Work?? - In trying to set up a collection of homeschool goals, I needed to consider my child's strengths and weaknesses. It sounds easy, doesn't it? He's good at...
One Big Current List - The Autism-Hub previously displayed blogs that frequently include or comment on scientific topics in a separate category, statically placed at the bottom o...
Epilogue - It’s been about three months since I lasted posted here that I’d be blogging about INSAR’s International Meeting For Autism Research (IMFAR). In case you m...
Make a Microloan for 2-yr old Aaron's Health! - This loan has been funded and disbursed!First Posted: October 1, 2010Name: AaronAge: 2 years oldLocation: Michigan, USADiagnosis: DyspraxiaLoan Sought: $300L...
Too Long... - Once again, it has been far too long since I have last posted on my blog. My intentions are good, but life is crazy and hours turn into days, which turn in...
Armin Vogt joined LINK Autism Leadership's group - Armin Vogt joined LINK Autism Leadership's group Autism Disorders Professional Learning Community for Educational Leaders This group is an online Autism Diso...
New Post on Thrive on the Autism Spectrum - Please see my latest post on my new blog, Thrive on the Autism Spectrum. It's a book review of Smart but Scattered, by Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD.
New Post on Thrive on the Autism Spectrum - Please see my latest post on my new blog, Thrive on the Autism Spectrum. It's a book review of Smart but Scattered, by Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD.
Preserving A Dying “Breed” - As I read story after story of people performing and supporting genetic testing to eradicate autism… prenatal style, I can’t help but feel sick to my stoma...
Autism: Birthday Party or No Birthday Party? - Well, it’s that time of the year again. Time to plan Fabio’s birthday party. He wants an indoor pool party (we still have snow here). And I won’t even get ...
tick tock - ** ** “Time keeps on slippin, slippin, slippin, into the future …” ~ The Eagles ** It’s almost time, kids! I’ve been working slowly but surely on packing u...
Do Toxins Cause Autism? - Do Toxins Cause Autism? * Sign in to Recommend * Twitter * comments (239) * Sign In to E-Mail * Print * ShareClose o Linkedin o Digg o Facebook o Mixx o MyS...
Arte says Figgins AND Lackey won’t happen - Just 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 days until the Angels’ first spring training game! Between now and then, we’ll take a look at some...
Homeschool and Etc.: Carnival of Homeschooling! - It's up at SuperAngel's blog and features A Dim View of Public Schools, The Most Important Thing, and dealing with spam comments. It doesn't seem to be ver...
Baby Boy Morgan Dean Born March 9th! - My little boy was born on March 9th. He was 9.6 pounds and 21.5 inches long. Morgan Augustine Dean For all those who follow this blog; I want to info...
Ladies in Waiting - I transfer the load to the drier and put the last batch on to dry before heading upstairs in the pitch black to restock the towels, when I hear him come ho...
Click Here For Gravitation - I'm gravitating. No worries. I'm consolidating my website and my blog. Don't be scared, just click here and then bookmark it! NEW BLOG LOCATION
Come to the Edge - By: Erin Roon, MA CCC-SLP “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We’re afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. An...
no, that makes no frickin’ sense - i am bored with the repetition, saying the same things over and over. stuck on repeat, stupid loop. this loop has lasted longer than normal, it seems. 5 da...
S O S - Help. Hv been kdnapped by blog trlls. Frodo and Bernice are here 2. Am sendng SOS via PDA tht Bernce built with parts frm her iPod, a spork, and 5 of my ...
Why Einstein Made It and My Child Can’t - If you have been in this field for a while you must have heard the Einstein analogy at some point. “Einstein didn’t talk until he was 5 and he ended up a...
Saying goodbye and moving on! - Hey everyone! I wanted to say goodbye and thanks to everyone who supported my son and family by reading this blog. The domain name is about to expire and I...
Celebrity Bowling Tourney! - Thanks to everyone who joined us at Eddie Guardado's Celebrity Bowl benefitting Ava's Friends! And a special thanks to our event sponsors and all of your f...
Watch the Today Show on Sunday! - > > Thoughtful House on NBC News > Story Scheduled to be Broadcast this Weekend > August 25, 2009 > > Dear Friends, > > As some of you may have already heard...
What if he’s not? - I’ve realised something lately. I’ve been convincing myself that my austistic son is gifted. I repeatedly tell myself how smart and clever he is and perhap...
Still following a dead blog? - Sorry to be a bit of a pain in the neck, but could you please update your "blogs I'm following" lists? The Dead Gonzo still has 19 followers on Google and ...
Translating Autism merges with Child-Psych.org - Dear Readers of Translating Autism,Translating Autism has merged with www.child-psych.org. The decision to end this project as a self-standing website was ...
Parents of autistic children? - am i the only one with an autistic child who has to fight the school system to just get what is appropriate for my child to learn? from the day he starte...
Affects Of Indigestion Pain - Indigestion pain affects many people around the world today and is usually caused by simple causes that can be treated through dietary changes or some over...
Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Really Exist? - Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Really Exist? Source: Discover …is important to clarify that DISCOVER is weighing the science behind the textbook definition of ...
Come on'a my house! - I have moved my blog over here! I hope you'll join me. Don't forget to change the address in your readers. Last one out, turn off the lights, okay?
House Bill 273 - Autism Insurance Coverage Bill Introduced in Maryland House and Senate AutismVotes.org Annapolis, MD (January 29, 2009) - Today, Delegate Kirill Reznik and...
New Approach To Autism - According to Dr. Martha Herbert, assistant professor in neurology at Harvard Medical School, told CBC News that the study opens up a new way of thinking ab...
I'm moved! - I'm making the move to Wordpress. You can find me here. (If that link won't redirect you, try this url: http://kyraanderson.wordpress.com/) It will take a fe...
Should it matter if Jett Travolta had autism? - Since the tragic death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's 16-year-old son Jett at their home in the Bahamas on January 2nd, rumors have swirled about what ...
Happy New Year! (Yes...I am still here...) - My apologies for having fallen off the map here. I've had some personal issues going on, and finding the time and energy, let alone the thought process, t...
OFFICIAL OPEN MIC FOR AUTISM CD/WEBSITE LAUNCH! - It sure has been a long journey, but we are glad to announce that the Open Mic For Autism website is now fully operational! Please visit www.openmicautism....
New Beginnings Nutritionals - New Beginnings is a company that started in 2003 for the purpose of providing specialized high quality nutritional supplements for children who struggle wi...
Practice Makes Practice Better - Expectations of behavior begin very early for most people. There are several impractical applications of behavior modification that are taught to us in our y...
Autism Insurance: Introduction - One of the biggest issues in the autism community, I believe, is obtaining appropriate insurance coverage. This is heard most often from parents of younger...
Another ignorant asshole weighs in on autism.... - Well, another asshole is weighing in on the causes and what he feels is an over-diagnosis of autism. I am so sick of these shock-jocks putting misinformati...
Peer Tutoring: Why it’s a Good Idea - Peer tutoring is a wonderful way to educate children with autism. In the school where I teach, I’ve seen about a half dozen peer tutoring programs. Since o...
