It has been 10 years since my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.Back in those days, you got your diagnosis and you were sent on your way to deal with it. Very little information regarding treatment, agencies, education or help of any kind was provided. It was pretty much a “Yes, your son has autism… don’t hit let the door hit you on the way out” kind of an … [Read more...] about Where Parents Can Turn For Autism Support
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Fitbit Recalls More Than 1 Million Wristbands Over Allergic Reactions
Yikes! One of the season's hottest holiday gifts - the Fitbit Force wireless activity tracking wristband - is the subject of a MASSIVE recall after thousands of people experienced skin irritation and allergic reactions from the wristband.Last month, Fitbit issued a voluntary recall of the product, stating that "a small percentage" of users suffered skin irritation from … [Read more...] about Fitbit Recalls More Than 1 Million Wristbands Over Allergic Reactions
Yes, There is Such Thing as Hashtag Etiquette
With millions of users sharing information and photos on social media every day, it can be an overwhelming task to make sense of it all. Because of the sheer volume of data being shared, Twitter users began using hashtags - the # sign before key words in their tweets - to help others find their posts. Want to know what’s happening at an important event or on your favorite … [Read more...] about Yes, There is Such Thing as Hashtag Etiquette
More Than 450,000 LG Washing Machines Recalled
It's been a big day for recalls! First, nearly 100k water toys were pulled from shelves for posing a SERIOUS ingestion hazard if swallowed. And now, 457,000 top-loading washing machines have been recalled by LG Electronics, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Why the product is being recalled: An unbalanced load can cause the washing … [Read more...] about More Than 450,000 LG Washing Machines Recalled
More About OT
In my first blog about OT, I focused mainly on oral issues, specifically teeth grinding. OT issues, however, involve the entire body. Remember, one part of the "OT experience" is trying to teach a child self-help skills. These are life-long skills such as potty training and being able to put on your own clothes. Other issues include brushing your teeth, combing your hair, … [Read more...] about More About OT