From Melatonin to The Autism Files
There are so many fabulous blog posts about Autism and Aspergers that I discover each week I thought it was time to showcase them.
I usually post on Saturdays so I can link up with the wonderful #SpecialSaturdayon Twitter.
“You as the parent need sleep in order to do the best job possible in raising your child, seek advice before it gets any worse (and believe me, it will)!”
Lack of sleep is such a common theme among Autism parents. I know it is a huge issue for us and the Melatonin has made a world of difference.
YOU CAN FIND AUTISABLE ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.
2. Cathartic
“A week ago Sunday night I invited some Twitter friends to play a game. “You might be an autism parent if…” Well, one of my friends (@RaisingASDKids) turned that into the hashtag (subject for conversation) #Youmightbeanautismparentif and the fun was on!”
The #youmightbeanautismparentif hashtag on twitter has to be the highlight of my last week, it has made me laugh, cry, nod my head in agreement and want to reach through my computer and hug people and say ‘yes! I hear you and we are not alone.’ Thank you Many Hats Mommy and Raising ASD Kids for this great hashtag.
YOU CAN FIND MANY HATS MOMMY ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.
3. Sensory Processing Disorder – What is it and What it is not
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I loath podcasts and talk radio, it is like nails on a blackboard to me, but this Blog Talk Radio show from The Coffee Klatch was well worth listening to – in fact Annie and I listened to it together and it was fantastic way to have a conversation with her about sensory issue and how they impact on her life and the lives of those around her. I especially liked that it talked about Sensory Processing Disorder and the related issues as separate and distinct from Autism / Aspergers.
YOU CAN FIND THE COFFEE KLATCH ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.
4. Quick Tip (Novelty Bag): The Autism Files
“What do you do when the queue is too long and your child is getting agitated?
What do you do when there is a traffic jam and your child is in the back seat, squirming?
These are situations that can make all parents uneasy, but if you are the parent of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) it can make your blood pressure rise as you wonder if the situation will get out of hand.”
A brilliant post with suggestions of items you could include in a sensory bag to help avoid meltdowns.
YOU CAN FIND GABRIELLE BRYDEN ON TWITTER
5. International Day of People with Disability
“While we have come a long way in the developed world with disability policy and support, so much more can be done. Increases to funding, improvements to accessibility and changing of attitudes are continuously needed.”
Today – the 3rd of December is International Day of People With A Disability and whilst it is not strictly Autism related Carly’s post really resonated with me, in particular because of this:
For me, International Day of People with Disability is not so much about making people with disabilities aware of the day, but educating and including the people without disabilities.
Which is what I try to do everyday for my girls.
TUNE INTO RADIO CARLY ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.
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