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Silent Sunday: Therapy Swings Rock!

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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

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Facebook: A Week in the Life of An Autism Activist

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“Brangelina are having ANOTHER baby! She’s already 3 months along! You would never know it!” “With Marc, buying a new cat. Fighting over breeds. This is going to be a long day.” “Serena’s team is going to State! Go Wildcats!” … Continue reading

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The Rare Wall: An Interview With The Rev

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The Rev was recently interviewed by Ginger Brashinger of the Southtown Star about The Thinking Moms’ Revolution. Here is a link to the article that was re-run on Examiner.com.     To Read more blogs from The Rev, Click Here. … Continue reading

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I Want It Now

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Recovered. Healed. Cured. No longer on the spectrum. Lost diagnosis. I don’t care what the correct term or phrase is, I just want it and cannot understand why it is taking so damn long. I know, “Autism is a … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: Limitless Potential

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Not too long ago when my son approached me, out of nowhere he asked me a question. A question! Not only was it a question, but it was the beginning of a conversation. What a leap in language! As I … Continue reading

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Open Arms

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I met a woman a few years ago who was the epitome of kindness. I was half her age and possessed only a fraction of the patience and motherly knowledge she naturally had. I longed to have Joan’s grace and … Continue reading

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Divorce and the Special Needs Parent

There is something visceral and terrifying about divorce for most “regular” humans, but for parents with fragile children, the stakes go WAY up, and, as I’ve been separated from my husband of 10 years for the past three years (most … Continue reading

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How Did We Get Here?

When I was a kid and got sick, I remember my mother made me toast, tea with honey, and put cool compresses on my forehead to bring down my fever. I would stay in bed with my TV tray and … Continue reading

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What’s a Thinking Mom To Do?

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“To change the world, Start with one step. However small, The first step is hardest of all…” They. Are. Everywhere. Sick kids. I can’t go anywhere without seeing sick kids. They are at Target. They are at the pool. They … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: In Remembrance

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