http://autismparents.net An Autism Blog for Parents, Visit Our Sponsors, Subscribe to this Feed and Link to this Site. Please. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:20:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am posting this recommendation for parents who have problems sleeping (NOT YOUR CHILD). We all know that autism also brings sleep deprivation into our homes and this makes everything else we do more difficult. This won't help with being up with your child at all hours, but ... http://autismparents.net/autism-parents-dont-settle-for-sleep-deprivation/ I usually love The Onion, but this article, Autistic Child Ruins Marriage He Was Born To Save, is a) just mean, b) full of sterotypes, and c) not funny.  I've HAD BEEN a fan of The Onion for years and it's sad to see that they are so mean-spirited and ... http://autismparents.net/the-onion-autistic-child-ruins-marriage-he-was-born-to-save/ Can cartoons, movies, tv impact your ASD Child? In general, I've never big a big fan of blaming violent movies, TV, or video games, for the acts committed by people who view them regularly.  However, if you have a kid with autism, you might consider taking a look at what ... http://autismparents.net/violent-cartoons/ Facebook is a treasure trove of information and support for families impacted by autism.  Here are just a few Facebook groups. ARTS 4 AUTISM After Autism: The journey begins... All He Has To Say (Autism Song) by Aika Hirahara American Personal RightsAutism Women's Network Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Autism Autism Awareness Autism - Biomedical Applications Autism Blogs and Website ... http://autismparents.net/facebook-autism-groups/ I'm Pro Life, but I gotta say, this guy is pretty pathetic.  He for sure gets a nomination to the A-Hole Extraordinaire Hall of Fame.  This is a very exclusive club consisting of Michael Savage, Dennis Leary, and Rush Limbaugh. Legislator Says Disabled Kids May Be God's Punishment RICHMOND – State Delegate ... http://autismparents.net/va-state-delegate-bob-marshall-asshole-extraordinaire/ President's Day reminds me again that President Obama seems to have forgotten all about the "Autism Czar". I realize he probably won't use the term Czar after people went nutzo on this term. He also refered to this person as a Federal ASD Coordinator in his campaign promise. ... http://autismparents.net/presidents-day-still-no-autism-czar/ I am sick and frickin' tired of seeing these autism murder suicides.  Mom or Dad can't take it any more.  Can't bear to think of how their child's life will end up, decides to off everyone involved.  For some reason, these people who are good at killing their children, often ... http://autismparents.net/autism-murder-suicides-ill-take-your-kid-if-thats-what-its-come-to/ The coloring book Temple Grandin: My life in Pictures a coloring book for children about autism is available for free, in preparation for the showing of the HBO special about Temple Grandin, Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism. Temple Grandin is an animal scientist, autism advocate and a person ... http://autismparents.net/free-temple-grandin-coloring-book-on-autism-my-life-in-pictures/ As kids, most of us were not too fond of going to the dentist.  Often a scary ordeal even for "neurotypical" children, it can be downright terrifying to kids with autism.  For one thing, they are asked to sit still for an extended period of time while a stranger poke, ... http://autismparents.net/autism-and-the-dentist-office/ Rush is making a run at the most ignorant title.  He joins the ranks of Michael (Alan Weiner) Savage and Dennis Leary with this one. Rush Limbaugh: ‘There’s Going to Be a Retard Summit at the White House’ Read more: Rush Limbaugh: ‘There’s Going to Be a Retard Summit at the White ... http://autismparents.net/rush-limbaugh-retard-summit/