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Another Week That Was

What I haven’t missed about having Alex at sleepaway camp for a week: The Elmo. Elmo looks at exercise. Elmo looks at hair (“Show us how you cut your hair, Mr. Noodle...”). Elmo looks at teeth and farming and chickens and whatever else he can dream up...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 8:30 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

any ideas?

Alex is my beautiful goodlooking son. He is 5 yrs old and has PDD_NOS. He is on siezure meds and vitamins for his anemia. Well, he is also on Clonodine for sleep! THE PILLS HAVE WORN OFF!!!! Why does my child only need 4 hrs of sleep for 2 DAYS!!!!!?...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 10:28 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Help

Controlling Temper Tantrums - Anger Outbursts

I have posted an article on controlling temper tantrums (anger outbursts). You can read it at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5700064/autism_controlling_anger_outbursts.html?cat=25 It gives tips and suggestions to parents (like myself) who have...

Published Fri, Aug 20 2010 10:19 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

The most popular piece of diamond jewelry is the diamond ring

In every self respecting woman's wardrobe, you will find the LBD, or the Little Black Dress. It has possibly been there for years, hiding away in the back behind the fake fur coat, but it will always be there, for just in case. The dress has been...

Published Fri, Sep 17 2010 2:30 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

A positive message about a low functioning, non-verbal, autistic teenager

A wonderful video, Breaking Boundaries: the art of Alex is up for an independent filmmaker award at Berkshire Bank's international internet film festival. THIS FAMILY GETS IT. Legos, stencils, sticker letters, paints, and Duct Tape these are the tools...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 9:42 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

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

When shoes become a security blanket.......

For the first 6 years of Derek's life I worked a job that the hours were 10 to 6, so when we would get him ready for school I always seemed to be the one who got shoes duty...then it become a daily routine of mine to put his shoes on. Of course over...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 9:37 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Autism bill puts Kentucky at forefront

Tucked into the flurry of legislation that passed the General Assembly last week was a landmark autism bill that will mean more Kentucky children with autism spectrum disorders will receive the intensive treatment they need. The Senate on Thursday gave...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 6:46 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

Helping my son overcome frustration and anger,tells therapist hatess being different from peers,but won't open up to me.

I'm new to ts he blog.But happy to be here after yrs.helping other parents cope with autism,and resources.I am still trying to find out why my 9yr.old son is so angry and sometimes rude to adult friends who just want to help him too.Im a single mom...

Published Tue, Apr 13 2010 11:30 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Thanks to a New Stem Cell Therapy, a 9-year Old Autistic Boy Talks to his Father for the First Time

For over 50 years doctors have been safely using hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow to treat blood disorders and compromised immune systems and more recently mesenchyme stem cells for repair of damaged and injured tissue. These same stem cells...

Published Tue, Apr 13 2010 7:23 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

World According to Matt - Life Lessons on Teaching Autistic Persons

Need some inspiration? Do you know someone with autism and don't know how to interact? Are you a parent struggling to navigate the "simple things" like potty training or teaching your autistic child the alphabet? Let me direct you to my...

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 10:53 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

"Issues" : Diary of the newly diagnosed.

That's what we call it. We say he has "issues" because frankly... I don't know what the hell to call it anymore. Tantrums, crying fits, inappropriate social behavior, screaming (no, really, blood curdling screams.) jumping, hand flipping...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2010 10:31 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

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

Constant noise making

My son is into Icarly right at the moment and already has seen all the lastest episodes and has them memorized word for word. This is what he goes around the house saying almost nonstop unless he needs something like food or help with somehting. I was...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 8:40 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Angel Mother

I looked over and noticed a young boy who looked to be 11 or 12 years old. He was rocking slowly back and forth and flapped his hands. Hmm, I know what this is… Autism. I looked at the family and the mother was facing the young boy and leaning into him...

Published Sun, Sep 05 2010 8:50 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

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any ideas?

Controlling Temper Tantrums - Anger Outbursts

The most popular piece of diamond jewelry is the diamond ring

A positive message about a low functioning, non-verbal, autistic teenager

Southwestern Ohioans

When shoes become a security blanket.......

Autism bill puts Kentucky at forefront

Helping my son overcome frustration and anger,tells therapist hatess being different from peers,but won't open up to me.

Thanks to a New Stem Cell Therapy, a 9-year Old Autistic Boy Talks to his Father for the First Time

World According to Matt - Life Lessons on Teaching Autistic Persons

"Issues" : Diary of the newly diagnosed.

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

Constant noise making

Angel Mother