March 2010 - Autism Blogger - The Network of Care

Homes for Adults with Autism: Group Homes, Supervised/Supported Living, Farmsteads, Shared-Equity Coops and More

Here we provide a description of the types of of group homes, supportive living, supervised living, farmstead programs, community living options, family teaching model, cooperatives, shared housing and other residential models. For a state by state listing...

Published Mon, Mar 01 2010 3:21 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Starting School

Hey everyone. It's been a while! Last time I was here I remember posting about wanting a sibling for Rhett but being unsure. Well, we decided YES! There is a picture of Cailum on the Images page. He is 7 weeks old. Back on topic! Rhett is now 3 and...

Published Fri, Mar 26 2010 7:39 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

School

Does anyone have any have any experience dealing with the school system concerning providing needed services ? We pulled our son earlier this year because the school refused services, they said he did not qualify for a special education. We took him ourselves...

Published Thu, Mar 25 2010 7:27 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Autism Debate with Jenny McCarthy on The Doctors

Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Jerry Kartzinel and J.B. Handley, co-founder of Generation Rescue, join The Doctors to discuss the causes of autism. Are vaccines to blame? Watch the first part of the heated debate. Part 2 can be found here: http://www.youtube.com...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 6:55 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

Joint Compressions

I was wondering if anyone has any information on joint compressions and/or sensory brushing. I am just recently getting familiar with it as my 3 1/2 year old son just started OT last week and they suggested it for his high energy levels. If anyone has...

Published Sun, Mar 14 2010 5:37 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Tethered to a friend

Written by Kelley Atherton, The Triplicate March 17, 2010 10:26 am Dog accompanies autistic student to grade school Everett, an autism service dog, lies next to Kegan Going, a second-grader at Smith River Elementary School. The Daily Triplicate...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 5:38 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Autism Book Giveaway

I was given a copy of The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide by Susan Senator. I'm offering this book to the first Autism Blogger member with at least 30 points who contacts me , with the caveat that you must write a book review on Autism Blogger when you...

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 6:18 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Products

Creating a Childcare Organization for Autism Spectrum Kids

Hello Everyone, My name is Cathy and I am in the beginning stages of creating a non profit childcare center specifically designed for children with spectrum disorders ranging from mild to severe. I am presently looking for volunteers to sit on the board...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 6:40 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Care

We are going out tonight

Yes, we have gotten one of those elusive babysitters, we are going to go out to dinner and then we are on the hunt for some ear protection for Mikey ,then maybe we can make his world a quieter place. I can`t wait for time alone with my husband !!! Read...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 10:50 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Loss of Funding Threatens Autism Program

The United Way of Essex and West Hudson recently suspended funding of many programs, due to the national economic situation. Because of this, after 5 years, the afterschool program, Kidz Korner, hosted at the Branch Brook School by Autism Family Services...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 1:40 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

I stay in "experience" section

I post everthing into the experience section. This post might go into help or ideas. But reading the help or idea section gives me a headache because people like to make things BOLD and UNDERLINED. And then they start a new line that looks like this Read...

Published Fri, Mar 05 2010 7:08 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

Youth earns CA high school diploma - a story of a family's faith and courage

There are stories of courage and faith all around us. This one is about a Catholic family with a special needs child. Recently, now age 18, I had the opportunity to assess their son. This young person has substantial, multiple difficulties. To protect...

Published Sat, Mar 20 2010 4:14 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Inspirational Stories

Pre-Existing Condition does NOT last more than a year ...

Someone wrote me that because they haveAsperger's Disorder they cannot get health care coverage . Curious, I went online to see what I could find. What I learned is that YES there can be an exclusionary period (up to a year typically) wherein you...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 5:52 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Help

Sing as birds.

"Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she as wings." Victor Hugo Let us be that bird for our children, knowing that if we fall our community will gather around...

Published Fri, Mar 12 2010 8:38 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Inspirational Stories

Autism Awareness April 2010 -The Autism Network

This year The Autism Network has joined the campaign to spread awareness of Autism for April which is Autism Awareness month. The Autism Network have created there own video campaign to share this awareness and promote understanding. Please once you have...

Published Thu, Mar 25 2010 12:35 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

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