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Thomas Edison’s teachers told him he was “too stupid to learn anything.” Edison also famously invented 1,000 light bulbs before creating one that worked. Have you ever heard any of the following comments from a teacher or staff member from … Continue reading
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You know, it takes a LOT to get me really fired up. I am pretty laid back (for the most part) and try to find something to smile about no matter what. Humor is my defense mechanism. I get stressed … Continue reading
As Autism Awareness Month winds down, let’s ask for some action in Congress. Please contact Congressman Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, with the following messages: 1) Thank him for holding a great hearing … Continue reading
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Ahhh, April. April has so much meaning in the autism community. Autism Awareness Month (insert eyeroll here). Autism Action Month (YAY!). I also start hearing the word “acceptance” thrown around a lot. I see it all over Facebook. It is … Continue reading
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Everywhere. Every state. Every race. Across many ethnicities, neighborhoods and communities. We Thinkers hear it: All. The. Time. It’s the same story. Different kid. Different doctor’s office. Same regressions and unexpected journey. Surely you, too, have heard it before. It … Continue reading
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Our hearts go out to the city of Boston, and all our family and friends there. Sending our thoughts and healing prayers to the people of Boston during this heartbreaking time. “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like … Continue reading
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We are the family that has done everything right. The diet, testing, doctors (mainstream and alternative), biomed and homeopathic remedies. The shelves of my office, formerly full of books about art and philosophy, are now packed to the brim with … Continue reading
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What are the causes of autism? Is it just one cause? Or are there multiple factors that causes autism and developmental disorders? The mainstream medical community reject vehemently the very idea that vaccinations could be one of the causes of … Continue reading
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April is a tough one for me. Awareness is in the air . . . hanging like thick blue smog choking the life out of me. Seems like the new numbers are always released around April too, just in time … Continue reading
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Just about this time last year, when Harry was four, we got our first consistent word. Fast-forward to now, and a year of intense healing gone by, and we finally, finally, have two words together. At five. I deliberated and … Continue reading
