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Changed By A Child
It has only taken me thirteen years to write anything about our story. I can honestly say that I have perseverated about it endlessly, even thought about writing a book but I was always afraid I would end up like Jack Nicholson’s character on the “Shining,” you know, the one that locks himself in a […]
The Moms Behind The Medals: Raising an Olympian
This is a sponsored post on behalf of P&GMoms inspire us, they support us, they stand behind us. They are our biggest fans and cheerleaders – and you better believe that the moms of the Olympic athletes are cheering their hearts out!As athletes prepare for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Procter & Gamble is proud to offer them a chance to show their gratitude to the women who have supported them on their …
Children with Autism: Obsessions & Idioms
Every once in a while I like to revisit some classic autism-related characteristics. This time Im going to revisit obsessions. Recently, I was reminded that my son always seems to have one or two obsessions. One of the latest ones I find very interesting and it makes me love him even more while also reminding me of one of the hallmarks of his diagnosis… autism.
Cultural Differences and Autism
What have I observed about cultural differences and autism? One time when we were traveling we were sitting on one of those airport shuttle buses with a woman who said she was teacher in an overseas school. It was a Middle Eastern country. The woman said there was a campus for all students of different ages.
Holy Hormones – Handling My Tween’s Pre-Puberty Crying Jags
Somewhere during the first week of school, I noticed that my daughter was not acting like herself. Herself is usually (not always, but usually) a bubbly, happy, confident, energetic kid who generally tends to let things roll off her back.