Last Tuesday, a very kind and caring psychologist confirmed what I have known for the last 4 years. I am autistic and have been for the last 48 years. Autism as a condition has been recognized as a condition since 1943. Today, diagnosis comes with levels instead of labels. The old systems of labeling people …
Today, I was asked if I was autistic autistic and since the questioner was a child. I answsered without an ounce of sacrasm; channeling the most patient of teachers, my eighth grade English teacher, a woman who spent 3 hours in a lockdown with 20 kids, I answered. Everyone who is autistic is autistic austistic. …
Autism or Autism Spectrum disorder can be defined by the medical community is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave caused by difference in the brain. Say Autism and some people think of Sheldon on Big Bang Theory or Dr. Shaun Murphy on the Good Doctor. …
Powerful Words about one of the subjects that I am most passionate about. Autism. Please take the time to read blog attached to the link below.
Words have the power to heal or wound. They can inspire. Today's inspiration came from this article on XO Jane. The article was written by a mother who's daughter, Karrie, wanted to be a model. Not an uncommon goal for a teenage. Karrie Brown, as you might have guessed, isn't an ordinary teenager. She is …
When you say the word "Autism" it is easy to figure out who is in the know and who is thinking of the Rain Man. I think of my nephew and his bright face. Robbie is nearly eight and has mild autism. Early intervention and lots of love have made the difference between him being able to …
Book: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Author: Kathy Hoopmann Available: Barnes & Noble, Amazon ($10.95 - $14.95) Rarely do I venture into bookstore or any major retail store during the holidays unless it Target, but this year I went in search a present for a very special two month old girl. Truthfully, I had spotted it …
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The Saturday before my birthday, I spent lying on my sofa reading, Autism by the Hand by Lorca Damon. Since honestly is an important component of it the follow needs to be stated before I go any further: this review is going to be completely and totally biased. I am the sister and extremely proud …
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