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I'm just one of those mothers4 comments

asdmommy wrote 2 weeks ago:      I have a confession to make: I was ambivalent at best about becoming a mother. Husband and I ne … more →

Tags: Autism, asperger, Aspergers, high-functioning autism, Special Needs, What we need, why we have the child we have

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus6 comments

asdmommy wrote 2 weeks ago:      I live for Christmas. I love all of it - the music, the decorations, the weather (I miss snow w … more →

Tags: Autism, Aspergers, Believe, Christmas, high-functioning autism, Santa (Claus), Special Needs

Motor Planning 101

Starfish Therapies wrote 2 weeks ago: Motor planning is what happens when a child figures out how to interact with their environment.  In … more →

Tags: Developmental Milestones, kids, Starfish Therapies, Physical Therapy, Motor Smart Kids, Sitting, Tummy Time, gross motor development, Education

Tank-full7 comments

asdmommy wrote 3 weeks ago: My tank is full. I’m thankful. Full of thanks, for so many things. At the beginning of the sch … more →

Tags: Autism, Aspergers, grateful, high-functioning autism, Special Needs, thankful

Motor Skills and Autism3 comments

Starfish Therapies wrote 3 weeks ago: I recently read this story on NPR about a study in Neurology on handwriting skills that links autism … more →

Tags: Developmental Milestones, kids, Starfish Therapies, Physical Therapy, Motor Smart Kids, gross motor development, Education, peer play, Coordination

Hold my hand6 comments

asdmommy wrote 3 weeks ago:      I have long felt the frustration of knowing I need to teach C how to make it in this world whil … more →

Tags: Autism, Appropriate behavior, Aspergers, Friendship, high-functioning autism, holding hands with friends, inappropriate behavior, Special Needs

Permissible

beckstereckster wrote 1 month ago: Is it permissible for a mother to be completely unaware of the developmental sequences and the impor … more →

Tags: Teaching, Graduate School, Parenting, early childhood development, Disability, bad parenting, California, Maryland, Milestones

Inept

The House Bitch wrote 1 month ago: A woman came to my house this morning to discuss my babies’ developmental delays. She’s … more →

Tags: mothering, Parenting, stay at home mom, anger, Frustration, Children, Motherhood, Twins, Multiples

Developmental Screenings Should be Part of All Well-Child Visits

ncchildren wrote 1 month ago: WUNC (NPR) features Smart Start’s ABCD Program on Morning Edition. Listen to the story! The AB … more →

Tags: health, Early Childhood, developmental screening, Child Health, pediatricians

Breaking up is hard to do5 comments

asdmommy wrote 2 months ago:      When I was in college, I pledged a sorority. I didn’t really want to, but my parents enco … more →

Tags: Autism, high-functioning autism, Special Needs, Friends, Aspergers, Playground, asperger, friendship group, Three's a Crowd!

Early Intervention and Budget Cuts in California2 comments

Starfish Therapies wrote 3 months ago: This is a topic that is near and dear to me at the moment because it is affecting a significant numb … more →

Tags: Developmental Milestones, kids, Starfish Therapies, Physical Therapy, Motor Smart Kids, Crawling, Tummy Time, gross motor development, Education

Lowest Common Denominator - Texans Charged For Handicapped Fight Club8 comments

Alex James wrote 4 months ago: Ah, Texas. Big sky country, land of the longhorn steer, Shinerbock brew, and some of the best songwr … more →

Tags: Personal, media, Civil Rights, Internet, Canada, Fox News, america, fight club, gladiators

Getting Back to Basics - The Benefits of B12

simplynutrients wrote 4 months ago: Life in the world of nutrition can be a confusing array of supplements, dietary guidelines, foods yo … more →

Tags: Anemia, B12, cardiovascular disease, dementia, Depression, Folic acid, myelopathy, Neurologic Problems, Raspberry

Some Pediatricians Begin Developmental Screenings

ncchildren wrote 4 months ago: WRAL Video on ABCD ProgramLast night, North Carolina’s WRAL News aired a piece about screening … more →

Tags: Early Childhood, health

Development Screenings Need to be Part of Well-child Visit

ncchildren wrote 5 months ago: On average, 70 percent of young children with developmental delays are not diagnosed until they ente … more →

Tags: Early Childhood, well child check-up, developmental screening

What IS normal?1 comment

Momma wrote 5 months ago: I am somewhat embarassed to admit my ignorance, but I will confess:  I used to “feel sorry … more →

Tags: Uncategorized

finally! she speaks!

Emily wrote 6 months ago: I am proud to report that at 20.5 months, Curious J is finally talking!  Sort of. Over the last few … more →

Tags: Parenting, Milestones, J, <Toddlers, Talking, speech delay, Language Development, 20 months

Is It Worth It? A Word of Encouragment For Those Battling Food Allergies and Autism.

sarahlynneallergymom wrote 7 months ago: Some days I wonder, “Is it worth it?” It seems like everyday I wake up to do battle. A b … more →

Tags: Jordan's Progress, Autism, Allergies, Vaccines

Misinformation of the Day Concerning Food Allergies and Autism3 comments

sarahlynneallergymom wrote 8 months ago: “It’s not that our opponents are ignorant, it’s just that so much of what they kno … more →

Tags: Autism Spectrum Treatment, Autism and PDD-NOS Awareness, cranial sacral, Autism, Food Allergies, PDD, sensory integration disorder, Toxicity, Treatment


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