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Recently I shared a picture of my Statement of Accomplishment from Paul Offit’s vaccine course. To catch everyone up, I have been taking courses in a number of different subjects with the intention of learning every possible aspect of autism. However, … Continue reading
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So I have always been something of a people pleaser my entire life. Being raised in a small central-Illinois town, I learned early on that it was “easier” to fly below the radar and not cause any waves. I could … Continue reading
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I reluctantly entered this world of childhood chronic illness, pretty much kicking and screaming, with my child who was also kicking and screaming — and hitting and biting, and refluxing, oozing diarrhea, arching her back in pain, and banging her … Continue reading
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Yet another year has come and gone and I was not sorry to see 2013 go by any means. As I enter 2014, I bring with me a renewed sense of determination, some Zen badass-ness and, as always, HOPE. Our … Continue reading
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January 15, 1967. A great day in history – the day that the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs before 61,946 fans in Los Angeles’ 100,000 seat Memorial Coliseum in the very first Super Bowl . I know what … Continue reading
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As parents, we are told to trust our government. If we become suspicious of those in positions of power, either due to education, negative experiences, or both, we are told we are wrong. Our government wouldn’t allow something that was … Continue reading
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Everyone knows that becoming a parent means becoming a clearinghouse for all types of advice – some good, some horrendous, but almost all well-intentioned in nature. But no one told me that becoming an autism parent meant that I would be … Continue reading
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Oh, the life of an autism parent.I was asked if I could ‘guest blog.’ I found that to be an immense responsibility. I mean, how do you ‘preach’ to a choir that . . . ‘sings the same songs’? knows the ‘preacher’? … Continue reading
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Eight years ago to this day, autism entered our lives. I knew it was coming. It was no surprise. I wasn’t in denial. I felt it. I Googled, and I completed checklist after checklist. I had specific questions for the medical diagnostic … Continue reading
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I keep thinking I’ll write about something other than vaccines because, believe it or not, I am interested in many other health-related topics that I’d love to share with you. But then the propaganda machine cranks up to promote some … Continue reading
