Month: November 2013
So Many People are Touched by Autism
I owe you all many blog posts about our weekend in Miami at the Reader’s Favorites awards—interesting little tid bits that I learned along the way. I met many wonderful people, and incredible authors. I know I have said this before, but EVERYWHERE I GO, I MEET SOMEONE WHO HAS …
Air Travel with ASD Children
Face Blindness: I’m Prepared This Time
Preparing to Travel: Packing Day Jitters
One Step Closer?? Doesn’t Feel that Way
Earlier this week my husband and I had a “virtual” meeting, turned conference call with the Special Education Coordinators at Aspie Teen’s virtual high school (K12). The meeting was to inform us about the steps they would take next in order to evaluate, and make accommodations for Aspie Teen. In …
My Day–the Tot’s Tantrums–I need a do over!
Tantrum Tot is getting worse,; I think. But there are some oddities to his tantrum-ing behavior that really has me raising an eyebrow. Today, I kept him home from daycare because for some reason he has gone from loving the place to begging me to stay home, and my heart …
Is the School Intentionally Trying to Piss Him Off?
I have had a hell of a day! The Tot screaming, my IPad screen got shattered, and the baby was very cranky and crying all day long. Horrible, awful, terrible, very bad, no good day. Then the little man comes home from school and says, “Mom, don’t bother giving me …
Aspie Teen is my Hero
For all of those who think that those of us with Asperger’s have no empathy: Did I tell you the story of what happened on the day I gave birth to the baby? For those of you who do not know, I recently (on Sept 5, 2013) gave birth to …
Asperger’s: Grab a Copy of “Grace Figures Out School”
I am always exciting to see new books published that will help the world understand more about Asperger’s Syndrome. Grace Figures Out School is written by Leslie Burby. Leslie is the editor of Autism Parenting Magazine (a wonderful publication that I encourage you to check out). Although, the book’s release date is …