Tag Archives: autism

Thinking Moms’ Guide to Red Flags – Lining Things Up

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Hindsight . . . I did not catch it at the time, 17 years ago, but looking back at the early warning signs that something was amiss, it is now a retrospective facepalm. I thought it was a sign of … Continue reading →

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The Guilt of NOT ‘Doing It All’ for Your Child

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I am currently reading Norman Doidge’s latest book, The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity. It is a follow-on from his bestselling, The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Ask Your U.S. Senators to Attend Briefing on Autism Wandering

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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“Wandering,” also known as “bolting,” “eloping” or “absconding,” is a huge concern in the autism community. Half of all children with autism engage in wandering behaviors; many die alone without the ability to answer to their names or call out … Continue reading →

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Genes Load the Gun, the Environment Really Does Pull the Trigger

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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When we began our healing journey out of autism almost seven years ago, there wasn’t an affordable, comprehensive genetic panel available. There was Yasko, and there was Lab Corp testing for MTHFR. That’s it. I distinctly remember the DAN! doctor we … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Allergies and Our Non-Verbal Children

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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For years, I tracked my son’s behaviors based upon data I got from our ABA therapists. It was my third spring of making a spreadsheet of his behaviors when I had lightbulb moment and I realized he tanked behaviorally every … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips for Parents and Patients: What I’ve Learned after 12 Years of Providing Advice

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Every day, I get email from people from all over the world asking for advice about their homeopathic treatment. I spend a few hours each week answering their questions. I am not a practitioner and I do not provide actual … Continue reading →

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When Does One Moment Become . . . the Point of No Return?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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When does one moment become . . . the point of no return? The point beyond which one must continue on one’s current course of action because turning back is physically impossible, prohibitively expensive or dangerous? This time it was my … Continue reading →

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The “Blessing” of Autism: Absconding and Playing on the Street

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I have a six-year-old son with severe autism. My son has been a huge blessing in my life – he has taught me many lessons which have helped me be a better parent and a better person. I don’t, however, … Continue reading →

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Anti-Vaxxers Need to Shut Up and Listen to ‘REAL’ Doctors!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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“Anti-vaxxers need to shut up and listen to ‘REAL’ doctors!” This is the sentiment of many media pieces that have come out over the last few months as the debate over vaccine mandates vs. parental choice heats up. Recently, a … Continue reading →

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The Big Autism Cover-Up: Review and Giveaway

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Each day, across the globe, people are bombarded with statistics and quotes about the etiology of autism, and each day, tireless advocate Anne Dachel tracks and disseminates this information. Her blogs are extremely popular in our community, and her ability … Continue reading →

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