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Middle School Transition for a Child with Autism – Part Two
In my previous blog, I discussed how I helped my son get comfortable in his new digs. We started early, and visited the campus often. Did we do anything else? We made sure to NOT miss "Howdy Day." Howdy Day took place on the Monday BEFORE the start of school. It's the week when the…
A Working Mom’s Guide to Asking for Flexible Work Arrangements
When you feel like the demands of your home and job may just squeeze the life out of you, it may be time to ask for a flexible work arrangement from your employer. They can take many forms: a scaled-down workweek, compressed hours, working remotely, working nontraditional hours, or sharing a job with a co-worker.…
2 Effective Ways to Combat Moodiness in Children (and Adults!)
Today, I meditated for longer than I usually do. Inside I felt this strong calling to do it. I knew meditating was necessary and more important than the laundry list of things I needed to get done. Everyday I’m learning more and more that it is crucial to do the important things, which can often…
Keeping up with Autism
What is the latest news about autism? I like to keep up with autism news. This means I like to read articles about autism-related studies, I forward information and like it when my sources keep me in the loop. Besides reading everything that I can get my hands on, I still attend conferences once or…
Brain Synapses of Children with Autism
Children with autism have too many “junction boxes” in their brains, a studyhas found. The surplus synapses – places where neurons connect and communicate – are due to a lack of “pruning” that normally occurs early in life. In mice with autistic traits, scientists were able to restore synaptic pruning and reduce symptoms with a drug used to suppress the immune systems of transplant patients. The drug, rapamycin, has side effects that make it unsuitable as …