The Joy of Autism

Google’s Valentine

I’m sure you’ve all seen the Google Valentine co-animated by Michael Lipman. The boy keeps trying to win the girl’s heart with things. In the end he does simply by sharing in the same activity with her. It reminded me of how to engage...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 1:28 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Joy, Inspiration, Play

The Colour of Love

I love colour. After my separation and divorce, the colours I picked for our home were all grey. As first couple of years separation passed, and then meeting someone very special and having lots of friends and laughter in our home, I’ve been picking...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 5:08 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Family, Inspiration

Back Seat Driver

“This way!” Adam says firmly from the backseat of our car. He points to the direction he wants me to turn as he declares it. It’s not always safe, of course, for me to see where he’s pointing while I’m driving. I am asking...

Published Sat, Feb 11 2012 12:58 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Adam, Autistic Self Advocacy

Judith Snow at the ROM (closes March 4th)

Who’s Drawing the Lines: The Journey of Judith Snow A celebration of an artist’s triumph over perceptions of disability Opening August 20, 2011, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) presents Who’s Drawing the Lines: The Journey of Judith Snow. This...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 1:44 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Inclusion, Art, Advocacy

Belly Laughing

I had electricans in my house today as I finish fixing my kitchen. While they were doing their work I was fooling around on Facebook. There’s a new map application that let’s us mark where we are visiting. Seeing as how I made my first visit...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 7:37 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Joy

Everyday Is A Work of Art

I have a favorite non-autism blog right now. It’s by friend/artist Carla Lipkin called A Water Colour A Day. I love Carla’s work (and she’s a lovely person too).The blog is a work of art — you must check it out. It got me thinking...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 5:04 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Art, Joy, Inspiration

Guilty Or Not Guilty? Is That The Question?

As I begin to come out of my jet-lagged delirium from my thirty hour flight from Sri Lanka, I can talk more about my trip. I realized that yesterday when I was answering a friend’s questions about it. As I talk, the thoughts crystallize. It is only...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 4:02 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Travel

Return Home From Sri Lanka

I have serious jet lag. I returned on Saturday, after supper time. It was a journey of thirty hours. The route home was Colombo-Bankok-Beijing-Toronto. On the last day, I realized I caught my first Sri Lankan cold and I suffered all the way home, making...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2012 3:25 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Adam, Estee, Travel

Reflections Of Our First Decade

Tonight Adam asked to be carried to his bed. “Carry!” he implored. He’s got a determined look in his eye. Usually, he climbs into my lap and expects me to carry him to his bed. So I let him again tonight and cradled him in my arms. “Adam...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2012 7:21 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Adam, Estee, Autism and Learning, Family, Single Parenthood, Ethics, Discrimination, Autism and Intelligence, Acceptance, Joy, Autism and Employment, autism, Autistic Self Advocacy, Advocacy, Autism Theories

Off To Sri Lanka Soon

I am leaving for a trip to Sri Lanka at the end of this week. Travel is something I’ve always done, and now that I’m divorced, Adam goes to his father. I’ve always been a traveler, and Adam has been a traveler because of it. He has been...

Published Sat, Jan 07 2012 2:24 PM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Estee, Parenting

It’s So Nice To Have This Time Together

It is that time of year again when Adam and I spend a bit of time in Florida. Now a single parent, I get to spend a long stretch of time alone with him. There was a time that we spent this period as a family. I am no longer a part of that family [......

Published Thu, Dec 29 2011 6:48 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Acceptance

Keep It Simple Over the Holidays

Every year I get asked, “what does Adam want for Christmas (or Hannukah as we celebrate both). I’d like someone to come and take a look at our basement and ask that question again. I’m about to divest years of collected toys and games...

Published Fri, Dec 23 2011 10:25 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Development, Acceptance

The Thinking Person’s Guide To Autism

I contributed to this book and it’s now available to order. I can’t wait to get my copy and read the other essays! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about it Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 19 2011 10:56 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Books

Part of the Network of Give and Take

It has occured to me that Adam gives back. He’s not the only one in need of assistance. He and I, and all of us, are part of a network of give and take. For many reasons this Hannukah and Christmas (or Fesitivus for the rest of us), Adam and I will...

Published Sun, Dec 18 2011 9:12 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Inclusion, Contributions to Society

Book Review: Challenging The Myths Of Autism by Jonathan Adler

Review: Challenging The Myths of Autism: Unlock New Possibilities and Hope Written by: Jonathan Adler HarperCollins Publishing, 2011. 257 pages I was more than intrigued by the title of Jonathan Adler’s new book: Challenging the Myths of Autism: Unlock...

Published Wed, Dec 07 2011 7:44 AM by Estée Klar

Filed under: Critical Disability Studies, Book Reviews

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