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An Older Teenager with Autism and a New Dog
An Older Teenager with Autism and a New Dog The last time our family got a puppy, our son was eight years old. After a few months, the dog, a German Shepard, got to be very strong. She was difficult to walk on the leash. She had training, but didn’t “take to it” very well.…
Autism and the Community
Autism and the Community How do our kids interact within the community? What about their neighborhood? I have read stories about neighborhoods that complain about a child with autism. A few of these stories report that neighbors even go so far as to pressure the family to leave. I have also read (way too many)…
Three Things To Consider As Fathers in the Digital Age
It would be no exaggeration to say that the Internet has totally changed the way we communicate and connect with one another. This is true of friends, business associates and families. When used well, the Internet allows us to communicate and connect more meaningfully with those around us. However, if we are not careful, the…
Handicapped Parking for Autistics
Handicapped Parking for Autistics I recently got into a spirited conversation with a couple other AutMoms regarding autism and whether or not people with autism should get handicapped placards. What is the issue? I responded to a Facebook post which was a page from an AutDad's blog. The post was about getting handicapped parking for…
I’m a Big Fat Hypocrite!
I have a confession to make. I am a big fat hypocrite! I am against violent video games - but I let my 11 year old son play Call of Duty ad nauseam. I won’t let my kids (11 and 9) have cell phones - but they both have an iTouch with texting and FaceTime…