Colors can be calming, soothing, and conducive to learning, or they can be agitating, confusing, and painful to an autistic child. By examining the Psychology of Color (Chromology), Feng Shui (ancient Chinese art and science), and Chroma Therapy, or Color Therapy (a form of holistic medicine), we can see that …
They become autistic adults; adults who grow-up, work (many jobs sometimes), get married, and have children of their own. Yes—you read correctly. We GET MARRIED, and often HAVE CHILDREN. Do not misunderstand me; I do not presume to say that every single autistic child will marry, have children, and have …
Interior decorators and psychologists have long understood that colors can have a dramatic effect on mood and behavior, a concept known as Color Psychology. Decorators use color to create excitement, peace, creativity, and calm. Autistic children and adults tend to have heightened senses, and the way they see or perceive …
When you do a quick search online for mothers with autism, or parents with autism you immediately find plenty of information and resources for parents with autistic children. It can be difficult to locate information from adults who have autism spectrum disorders who are raising children with or without autism, …
Parents of special needs children often express feelings of isolation, and need for interaction with others who understand. When there is a lack of support in the community, or in addition to that support many turn to online “friends” for support. Feeling like someone truly understands, and knows what …
Many of you know that I was have computer / website difficulties last week. A very helpful “Tweep,” a guy who follows on twitter, offered to help walk me through some computer issues. While I was on a Google chat following some techy instructions the Tot walks up next to …
The glass was about to touch my lips when I heard, “Mommy, I want milk!” What a good sentence! And—he asked so nicely. “I like milk.” I smiled, and prompt forked over the glass. “Milk is good for you. It will make you big and strong,” I told him. “Make …
Me and My Brilliant Ideas We’ve established that lack of sleep makes me do stupid things. It super-charges my brain, gives me loads of ideas, but I fail to think them through before plunging right in During my week long insomnia-fest I tried to redesign my blog. This is something …
Insomnia, night terrors, and an array of other sleeping issues often plaque those of us with autism spectrum disorders. However, what I have discovered is that when I do not get enough sleep a few things happen. I imagine that a lack of sleep can do weird things to a …
IF YOU ARE NEW TO AUDIBLE.COM (AUDIO BOOKS), YOU MAY BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD TWIRLING FOR FREE! I told you April has been a busy month. One of the many things going on this month was the release of Twirling on Audio book! I’m very excited about the audio edition. It …
