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Autism and the 2020 Election
Autism and the 2020 Election For me, it’s hard NOT to think about the upcoming election… it’s today! However, this is a blog about autism. So, can I connect the two? Let’s try. How am I feeling about the election? Very nervous. I have disliked the current administration and I want them voted out. I…
Autism and the Future of Education in the United States
Rant alert. Last week, the new government confirmed, by a historic tie-breaking vice presidential vote, the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Educators, teachers unions, parents, and especially the special needs community were fearful of this woman’s confirmation. Now, it has happened. In my opinion, this is yet another low for a new…
Home Schooling Your Child With Autism – Part 1
Should you home school a child with autism? I mentioned home schooling in my previous blog and there are arguments for and against home schooling a child with autism. Heres my argument against. Do I believe in home schooling?
It’s Time to Turn the Spotlight on Single Mothers
At just 16, Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is the first African-American since Dominique Dawes to represent Team USA on the Olympic gymnastics team. However, in my mind, her mom, Natalie Hawkins, also deserves a medal. A lifetime achievement award of a different stripe.
Working Moms: Set Up To Fail
Most of us have a short (or long) list of innocent comments that make us see red. The one that infuriates me most: when people criticize working moms for wanting to have it all. As if we are gluttonous, whiny, selfish amoebas intent upon devouring the universe.