March 2010 - Autism Blogger - The Network of Care

The Autism Mom`s Survival Guide (for dad`s too!) Book Review Author Susan Senator

I recieved this book in yesturdays mail, a life line. She spoke my language, said the things I was affraid to say or even admit to myself I felt. I sat on the couch reading and crying, reading some more. This book reached out and touched me, and allowed...

Published Sat, Mar 13 2010 8:27 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Books

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

Adults with Autism Need a Good Quality of Life, but What Does That Mean?

To further explore a good quality of life for adults with autism, go to our website at www.myarchway.org and join ARCHway. Also go to our social networking site at www.myarchway.ning.com Below, a parent of a teenager with autism gives a very detailed...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 3:14 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Help

Promotion without budget

Telling about Picto Selector ( www.PECSforAll.com ) has been a challenge so far. I have only spend some money in a website. The rest is just time, a lot of time. I like to inform people about it and my personal goal so far is a to increase the montly...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 2:47 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Other Stuff

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

The more I understand

The more I understand about Mikeys Autism the easier it is to handle his unique challanges, before we knew what was going on it was scary because I had no idea why he did the things he does, but now knowing what we are dealing with I feel more able to...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 12:39 PM 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

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

Picto Selector version 1.0.8 is now online

I changed the way email can be send from Picto Selector. Before it was depending on Microsoft Office to send email. Now a online connection is all you need. The Dutch localization has now a nice windows with some explanation how people can send their...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 11:27 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Resources

The hug.

It was a warm fall day, I sat with Evan on the porch and drew with chaulk. He would make upside down "e" doodles, and make little lines, evenly spaced, across the rail. He haddn't tried to speak in a few months, but I talked to him like...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 12:33 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Inspirational Stories

unisom sleep melts /diphenhydramine HCl.

My daughter age 3 was diagnosed with autism a year ago. It has been a tough battle dealing with tantrums, sleepless nights, hyperactivity that never stops and the lack of communication. After another sleepless night my husband expressed his frustration...

Published Thu, Mar 18 2010 11:46 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Other Treatment

Areva Martin on Dr. Phil

Areva Martin on Dr. Phil talking about abused children with special needs and autism advocacy for parents. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 6:54 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

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

Need copy of Jelly Bean Autism Book

Hello. I need to replace my copy of Autism, For Parents and Professionals. PLease send info to schlenker@cox.net . Thanks. Amy Schlenker Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 22 2010 5:34 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Books

Child with Asperger's Selected Student of the Year From Over 800 Competitors

Teachers at a public high school in Virginia singled out Will Kirk as the 9th/10th grade Student of the Year. He was chosen from over 800 students, of which 200 attend a specialty center for exceptional math and science students. This honor is awarded...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 7:49 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group