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Wheeling out the BIG GUNS …

The #1 thing you can do to help a family with autism is help out with the child.  Period.  On an upcoming family vacation to the beach, we have deputized Aunt Liz to help take care of Caroline.
If it’s not family, find someone to help you!  Yes, you can probably do it yourself, but you […]

On Forgiveness …

This topic is on my mind today because of some extended family issues that we have going on right now (not even related to Autism).   First of all, beer drinking and discussing family issues is a BAD idea.  Period.  Write that down as a universal truth.  Let me say it again, drinking and discussing […]

No More Meltdowns by Jed Baker, PhD

This is a MUST READ if you are lucky enough to experience the joys of the dreaded “meltdown”.  We don’t have a whole lot of meltdowns these days, but Daddy did get to enjoy one at Six Flags this past weekend when they refused to allow the Bugs Bunny doll on the Tony Hawk ride.
I […]

Six Flags - Autism Friendly Park

We spent the weekend in Six Flags and had a great time.  I was a tad leary when Autism Mom told me that the park had a program in place that lets kids with Autism bypass the long lines for the rides.  I am happy to report that Six Flags is VERY Autism friendly, or […]

Pet Worm … R.I.P.

We had a great day playing with the water hose and the mud yesterday.  Caroline pulled out a huge earth worm and Daddy thought this might be a great teachable moment where she could interact with one of God’s creatures.
I was able to get about 5 seconds of this life lesson in, “oh, you have […]

Jenny McCarthy at the ‘Green Our Vaccines’ Autism March on Washington DC.


Jim Carrey at the ‘Green Our Vaccines’ Autism March on Washington DC.


Pope Benedict XVI may weigh in on Autism after the Adam Race Controvery

Watch out, Autism is on the Pope’s radar. Pope Benedict XVI has been urged to tackle the issue of Autism after the big brouhaha over a 13 year old boy with autism being banned by his church.
Adam Race has severe autism and has worshipped with his mother, Carol, for several years at the […]

Family / Marriage Counseling for Autism Families

 
Thinking about our upcoming time away and how important it can be to get help when your family straining, I came across this great article by Lisa Jo Rudy.   She makes some great points …
Together you and your partner dreamed of a healthy child - now you face a life very different from what you […]

Autism Budget

Keeping on the Dave Ramsey theme, let’s talk about the Autism Budget.
Everyone needs to have a budget, but autism families really, really, really need a budget.  Let’s face it, there are a gazillion autism therapies out there today.   There are a lot of them that are very helpful, but most are expensive.  Money problems are […]