Instead of party favors
“Our wedding date is on 20th August 2010 in Galway. Unfortunately, my Autistic nephew Sean will be unable to
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She’s a Social Bumblefly
When you have Aspergers making friends is not as easy as it sounds. My daughter is a social bumblefly.
Read moreJudging a Book by its Cover
People look at Aspie teen and judge him by A)his age and B)his height. Aspie teen is tall for
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Just a Boy
Another day, another telephone call regarding The Boy’s behavior. This time, he appears to have gone so far that he
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Autism, Teenagers, and Socialization
Socializing is a minefield for all teens, but when you have a teen that doesn’t read non-verbal cues, has a
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Would this type of thing happen if I wasn’t disabled?
I have cerebral palsy and my right leg is about an inch shorter than my left leg, with the difference
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Stopping Your Autistic Child from Hitting
Although autism mainly centers on the inability to effectively communicate (because those with autism do not process or filter information
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Positive Social Reciprocity
Cedric, an 11-year old boy with a developmental disability, was restrained for refusing to sit in his chair. His teacher,
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Playing with Friends
Jazzy says: I live in Dublin, Ireland with hubby and 1 son (who has ASD). I’m a stay-at-home mum and
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The Great Snow Week of 2013
We’re wrapping up The Great Snow Week of 2013. Apparently, my town was ill-prepared for the 38 inches of snow
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