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In lieu of a TMR post today, please read this very important article published by Age of Autism and please take action. Email Ann Dillon in Media Relations with the link to this post. Tweet them our link @LoyolaHealth. … Continue reading
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I usually dress the kids. Until recently I hadn’t even considered that my son might be able to choose clothes for himself because last year, the one time he tried, he picked out his Superman pajama top and matched it … Continue reading
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Never let anyone tell you recovery isn’t possible. Never stop fighting. Never stop believing. Recovery IS POSSIBLE. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is for assessing and diagnosing autism and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. For … Continue reading
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Familiarity breeds contempt – that is for damn sure. And I’m way too familiar with autism. Autism. And all that it has taken during it’s tenure at our home… Sleep Careers Laughter Milestones Innocence Childhood(s) Retirement Fund Seriously though, … Continue reading
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Let’s face it: when you have a child with autism in your family, you can never have enough money. Never! The majority of interventions for our kids are costly, whether they are therapeutic, behavioral, medical, biomedical, or nutritional. Autism is … Continue reading
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It’s no secret I’ve been angry as of late. I’ve been airing nasty posts on my personal FB page day in and day out for months detailing every angry thought that passes through my mind. I went off on an … Continue reading
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When this blog goes live on Monday, the Oscar winners will already be announced, the red carpets will all be rolled up and put away, and Hollywood will be finished celebrating another year well done in cinema. Over the years, … Continue reading
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My son and I recently took a trip see a new practitioner. New hope. New answers. New healing. (New bill!) Our easy, two-hour direct flight from Washington DC to St. Louis hit a bit of a snafu. It went a … Continue reading
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“M-o-o-o-o-mmmmmm, Adam does NOT have autism.” I said to my mom on the phone. What does she know anyway? I said to myself. After I hung up, though, I thought about it. I knew my son was having difficulties, but … Continue reading
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Mamacita’s kids LOVE their indoor swing. It gets used every day multiple times a day. Not only is swinging fun, but it helps with self-regulation, sensory integration and also supports the vestibular system. Swing, little ones, swing! ~Mamacita … Continue reading
