Eventually, I will get around to telling you about Goofy's parent/teacher conference because I have some really great information for you but today, Alex is the one on my mind.
Month: July 2013
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Autism Light: Jamie Grover
Jamie Grover is from Orlando, Florida and serves as the Group Director for Autism on the Seas. He also is a writer and a certified assistance dog trainer. Jamie has an adopted son named Dennis who has autism. Jamie Grover is an Autism Light for the diverse ways he has contributed to the autism community. His life is a life full with autism, whether he is facilitating recreation for hero autism families or hanging out with his adopted son between cruises. Continue reading
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"Science" of Autism-Who Gives a Crap-Practical is What Counts
Actually this post came to me in the middle of the night after drinking a margarita in celebration of Fourth of July. I know, the most amazing things come to mind when your brain is marinated...
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Daddy Pig is My Hero
We all have heroes that we look up to. We all have parental inspiration.So today i'm taking the time to explain why Daddy Pig is my hero!
I'm not saying that Peppa is autistic...but in my eyes daddy pig is a fantastic parent for a child with special needs! No seriously! Hear me out! Continue reading -
BINGO: How Not to Have a Conversation about Disability
Top row: You're not sufficiently disabled to speak to this issue.
Everything is about disability to you people.
Disability is NOT a civil rights issue.
You're just bitter because you're disabled.
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Starting His ESY Program
Tomorrow Sam starts his ESY program. I am so excited for him... and me.
It's been a rough week. Sam has decided it's fun to do the exact opposite of everything I say right now. It's infuriating to say the very least. We have a lot going on right now and i think that might be part of it. The change in routine and everything else may just be too much for him. Continue reading
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Thank You Autism
Psst....you. Yeah, you. The one I'm pointing at... You wanna know a secret?
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Do you share these Fears?
Autism awareness, for many, only includes the facts and figures, the stories of heartache and the “struggle” that the media likes to talk about so much. It gives parents so much fear in their hearts that some just outright refuse to have children just to avoid the risk of having a child of their own with autism. Continue reading
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Where is Smokey!?
Smokey the Bear. An iconic mascot for our all of our state parks, was created in 1947. Growing up, Smokey taught us that "Only YOU can prevent forest fires." Well, to Liam "Moktey" (that's how he used to say Smokey) was a symbol that fun was ahead. Smokey stood at the entrance of our fave state park. When we would pull in, there stood Smokey, looming high above. To Liam, this meant we were there, fun would now ensue. Until the last time we went to the park...... Continue reading
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Tired of the Vaccines and Autism Debates
Why can’t we move past the friggin vaccine debate? We have bigger issues, like simply getting through the day.
The truth is, even if vaccines were linked to #Autism, it would be one of many causes.
Vaccine injury is something different. It’s rare but very, very real and absolutely tragic.
