The Joy of Autism

Carly’s Voice, Adam’s Voice & Augmentative Assistive Communication

Adam is talking a little more again. It’s the inconsistency in autism that people really have a difficult understanding. This is part of the disability that others need to learn. I’ve heard some people describe the spasms and twitches as the...

Published Thu, Mar 29 2012 6:37 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Adam, communication, Autistic Self Advocacy, Books

April: Autism Acceptance Month

“It’s Time to Take Back April! Autism Acceptance Day and Month. This is the Autism Acceptance Day blog. ACCEPTANCE, not tolerance, not “yes, but…” (in the sense of “We can only accept you just so far…”)...

Published Mon, Mar 26 2012 4:33 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Activism, Acceptance

Visiting Professor Forced To Leave Canada Because of Autism

Visiting Professor Jeffery Niehaus is being forced to leave Canada due to his autistic son. Autism is at fault for being “medically ineligible,” and his son is a “burden” on our system. This happens because we do not emphasize...

Published Sun, Mar 25 2012 11:31 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Activism

Running As Fast As I Can

I’ve got days when I worry about Adam and how his distress is for him. The one thing that’s the most difficult for me to cope with as a parent is watching my son go through distress. Any parent wants to take a cold or the “thing”...

Published Sun, Mar 25 2012 10:38 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Anxiety, Autism and Intelligence, Acceptance, Sensory Differences, Movement Disturbance

The Best Birthday Gifts

It’s my birthday in a few hours. Adam is happy because there will be cake. Tonight, I took Adam to the park. It has been exceptionally warm and summer-like here in Toronto and he seemed happy that I was yammering on about my birthday. With the sun...

Published Wed, Mar 21 2012 7:10 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Acceptance, Inspiration

Movement Disturbance — not so easy

Adam is going through another phase and it’s time for me to be very hands-on again — new routines that may help his body and anxiety. He’s entering the pre-teen phase, and discovering things that can get him into trouble. I’ve...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 8:07 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Anxiety, Single Parenthood, Autism and Intelligence, Transitions, Movement Disturbance

The Long Corridor Ahead

Adam jumped up and down in the airport waiting area, furiously flapping his hands. “Go ahead, Adam,” I said with people looking but trying not to stare. You know what I mean. People are generally pretty good about it. Human beings are wired...

Published Sun, Mar 11 2012 7:09 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Anxiety, Acceptance, autism, Travel, Transitions, Parenting

The Autism Acceptance Project Wesbite Back Online

The Autism Acceptance Project website is now back online. We’re still fixing a few things, but you are now safe to enter it: www.taaproject.com. Thank you for your patience. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about it Read...

Published Fri, Mar 09 2012 11:25 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Uncategorized

The Autism Acceptance Project Site Has Been Hacked

I’m writing to inform you that www.taaproject.com (The Autism Acceptance Project website) has been maliciously hacked. We have to take the site down and likely rebuild it. Please do NOT go to that link. If you do, your computer may be compromised...

Published Tue, Mar 06 2012 10:01 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Uncategorized

Call For Autistic Pride Day Articles

What does Autistic Pride Day mean to you? The Autism Acceptance Project will promote stories from autistic people and parents. If you are interested in writing, please enter your submissions to esteeklar@rogers.com. All submissions will be reviewed by...

Published Thu, Mar 01 2012 8:01 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Writing, Advocacy, Inspiration

Star Dust

I have a soft spot for Christopher Plummer. When Adam was a year old, he was mesmerized by the Sound of Music. He loved when Captain Von Trapp used the whistle to call for his children and keep them “in line.” I enjoyed Adam’s baby belly...

Published Mon, Feb 27 2012 6:40 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Inspiration

Digging Up

William Morris admonished, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Was he ever in a house with kids and a to-do list for an autistic one that seems to run miles ahead of me? Ugh. I’m obsessed...

Published Fri, Feb 24 2012 11:32 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Estee

Torontonians: The New Snow Wusses

This will date me. When I went to school, I used to trudge through deep snow. No, I didn’t walk three miles like my grandmother did, but there was lots of snow. During recess, we’d slide down any hill we could find and even forget our snow...

Published Fri, Feb 24 2012 4:37 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Parenting, school, Media

Are You My Mother?

“Mommy!” Adam looks into my eyes and says my name as if he’s reassuring himself. It’s as if he’s saying you’re my mommy, and that is that. “Yes, Adam, I’m Mommy.” I say. He’s eyes are glued to...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 7:37 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Family, Single Parenthood, Autism and Intelligence

The New Technology and Autism Awareness

This article on technology and autism appeared in The Globe and Mail today. I’m worried that some people will view it as another autism miracle. Don’t get me wrong, I’m ecstatic about the iPad and other technologies and the awareness...

Published Wed, Feb 15 2012 7:44 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Autism and Learning, Uncategorized, Development, Autism and Intelligence, communication

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