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I believe it was no coincidence I came across Samantha Howick’s video on relaxation for kids on the very day I did. I believe coincidences actually occur for a reason, that there is meaning behind every coincidence. At the time … Continue reading
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October is AAC awareness month. The acronym AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website “. . . includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, … Continue reading
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When a new book comes out on the subject of treating autism, I am always interested in seeing the newest recommendations as research, therapies and protocols are always changing. Like many parents, I belong to online Facebook groups on a … Continue reading
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I recently finished The Autism War, by Louis Conte, a fast-paced thriller in the style of John Grisham or Dan Brown, featuring international intrigue, corporate corruption and some seriously bad guys. Much as I enjoyed the book on those merits … Continue reading
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From February to May, my twins were in a severe behavior treatment program, M-F, six hours per day at our local autism center. It was very hard for me to withdraw them from school for 12 weeks, but ultimately I chose to … Continue reading
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Today, July 14, my son Trevor (with regressive autism) turns sixteen. When I turned sixteen, I had been taking driver’s education classes in high school already and was looking forward to getting my driver’s license. My dad had already bought … Continue reading
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As a mother to a child with autism, my friends and I spend much of our time discussing diet and toxins in our environment. We also spend a good amount of time discussing our own health concerns. But, what about … Continue reading
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April 7th was supposed to include a fun evening out for me and my family. Ronan loves chips and salsa and enjoys Chili’s as it is one of only a few places he can go out to eat. My whole … Continue reading
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When we first launched The Thinking Moms’ Revolution to give hope and a voice to those who needed one, one of the questions we were most frequently asked was “How do I join?” It amazed us that people connected with … Continue reading
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He is old now, in his mid 80’s, with weathered skin that shows his years. His five grandchildren are growing up. He remembers their sticky toddler hands, how they used to climb on him and give impulsive hugs and ask … Continue reading
