Connecting the Autism Community
Do you remember the film, Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise? It was one of my first introductions to the world of autism. It won Dustin Hoffman an Academy Award for a very sensitive portrayal which still resonates with me. We are currently on vacation at the Jersey Shore. Growing up in New […]
Every human experience is really unique, and sometimes explaining it with words can be tricky and almost diminishing to the
Read moreIn December, the Jubilee Project released the short film, “Fireflies,” to raise awareness for autism. In the film, Peter and
Read more“What do you mean when i use the word “muggle”? Its a reference to harry potter, where it is
Read moreI firmly believe that if you want kids to do something, you have to make it part of who they
Read moreSometimes I often wonder how to express the importance of routine, and how as Parents of children on the Spectrum
Read moreIn 2006, a cute little movie came out that spawned a lot of fascination towards penguins. Granted, not many other
Read moreLarry Bissonnette and Tracy Thrasher are from Central Vermont. They both have autism. They were two of the first people
Read moreLove the way Bari Weiss wrote this piece in the Wall Street Journal about revered Temple Grandin. It’s a challenge
Read moreNeed a summer movie rental (for mature audience)? As It Is In Heaven, a Swedish film nominated for Best Foreign
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