January 2010 - Autism Blogger - The Network of Care

2009/2010

What a roller coaster ride 2009 was for us....Started with snow and ended (almost) with snow and in between a hospital stay for the wife, 2 surgeries for me, a seizure for Derek, the death of my sister and one of Derek's closest friends. January we...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2010 10:30 PM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

TSA Update.

My wife and I had a very productive meeting with the supervisor of the TSA here in Portland today, they were very accomidating and very understanding. We had specific questions about secondary screening and our proximity to Derek if it is needed and they...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2010 4:59 PM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

Students with autism find success with 'Puppy Love' treats

The enticing aroma of baking biscuits envelops the room, but workers at a nearby table remain focused on the task at hand: making more biscuits. There's Alex, who kneads the dough standing up, pushing the light-brown mixture of flour and oil around...

Published Tue, Jan 26 2010 1:11 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

Somerset woman creates blog for parents of disabled children

Raising children is hard and it can be harder when children are dealing with a variety of health issues and parents are trying to shepherd them through an educational system that may seem unresponsive to them. With a 10-year-old and an 8- year-old in...

Published Wed, Jan 27 2010 6:10 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

just to clarify

Thanks for pointing that out to me. I forgot to mention what I was looking for in terms of age and type. Honestly, I am open to any age and type that would be willing to talk with me. In my class, we will be covering all areas of autism and all different...

Published Sat, Jan 23 2010 2:59 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Best Christmas present ever!

What to get the boy. Hmmm. We always go thru this every year. What to get our son with autism. Not just for Christmas, but also his birthday falls on Dec 1st, so it's a double whammy. So far, Playmobile has fit the bill. This year, we were looking...

Published Sun, Jan 17 2010 11:18 AM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Ideas

Divorce and Autism: They don’t have to go hand in hand. A father’s struggle to heal his son, his family and beat the odds

Let me introduce myself. I’m Emerson Donnell. Born and raised in New Jersey I waited until my 40’s to have a child. Little did I know I was a perfect match, a statistical poster of the typical parent who sires an autistic child, (an older white male living...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 9:52 AM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

Thanks.

Thank you to whoever moderates this blog and for those who read it. I think it has been my saving grace during the last couple of weeks. My daughter is currently being evaluated for autism. We know she has it or at least she needs to be diagnosed with...

Published Sat, Jan 16 2010 12:22 PM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

Autism Speaks The Genocide Group

Think Autism Speaks is a nice charity? Well, it supports genocide, which amazingly isn't what autistic people want at all. AUTISM SPEAKS DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ANYONE - ONLY THE EXEC'S BANK ACCOUNTS. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 22 2010 1:27 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Other Stuff

"See", it's over there...

OK, I still haven't figured out how to tell my son where to find something. If his car (book, pencil, stamps, you-name-it) are on the train table, I say, "There it is, on the train table by the blue truck." He knows what the train table...

Published Sat, Jan 23 2010 7:07 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

Mommy it hurts… Here is a quick idea

Does your child tell you that “it hurts” or leans against a chair or clinches his fist and presses hard against his belly? If so... Have a compounding pharmacy make up preservative free Ibuprofen 100mg/ml that is GFCFDFSF. Keep this on hand especially...

Published Tue, Jan 26 2010 10:43 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Ideas

What goes in a Life Plan for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What goes in a Life Plan for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder A life plan for an adult on the autism spectrum is a critical document developed on an ongoing basis that details a comprehensive plan for your loved one’s life. A Life Plan should include...

Published Wed, Jan 27 2010 10:16 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Southwestern Ohioans

Potty training your child with autism. A seminar that will give you lessons on how to do so. http://www.autism-society.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1410&sid=12510&pg=event Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 28 2010 5:28 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Events

Kids who have autistic parents

Hello, my name is Audrey and i have a 4 year old little girl. I am wondering how to explain to her about her father's autism and I was hoping that maybe someone can give me a bit of advice. I would greatly appreciate it. Read More...

Published Sat, Jan 09 2010 9:50 AM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group

My little kiddo

where Keegan would like to spend all of his day....at the beach <3 Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 18 2010 9:35 PM by Autism Blogger - The Online Autism Support Group