Monthly Archives: October 2011

Disinterested Halloweener…

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

The first Halloween was easy.  He was only five months old.  We put him in a little lion costume and took him to the office and to the neighbor’s house and home.  He had no idea what was going on.  … Continue reading →

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Weekend Archives.

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

It’s early evening when I usually sit down to prepare a post.  At that time, another day has passed.  Another opportunity to grow, learn, reach out and touch someone’s life. My little boy is tired.  I’m tired.  We need our … Continue reading →

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Shiner.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

At the beginning of the summer, I fell.  I was running in my socks to answer the phone. When I got around the corner, I slipped, like I was on ice, and tore up my knee.  My son was the … Continue reading →

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Missing Genes…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

About a year ago, I came home one day, arms full of toys,  my son’s half eaten Happy Meal, his water bottle, and grocery bags and saw the light from our answering machine blinking in the kitchen.  After setting everything … Continue reading →

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Twinges.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

I know, intellectually, that there is no cure for autism.  And yet, I hope.  Every day that my son wakes up, I hope that he will surprise me, look in my eyes and say, “Good morning mommy!”  Every morning that … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Eyes.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

There was an article recently publicized in the media about facial differences of children with autism.  The study’s author, Kristina Aldridge remarked that ASD children have beautiful eyes.  I, personally have often thought that ASD children are quite beautiful especially … Continue reading →

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“Appropriate” Education Ain’t Free.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

In the U.S., every child is entitled to a free and appropriate education (FAPE).  This is an easy thing to say, but what does it mean?  Every state has it’s own interpretation and every child has his/her individual needs.  But … Continue reading →

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Temptations.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

I’ve found that temptation is everywhere.  At my coffee shop, every day that I get my vanilla chai tea, I am subjected to looking at beautiful pastries, cookies, cupcakes and bars.  They are like delicious little bits of artwork. I … Continue reading →

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Poop-o-Phobe. An Adventures with Tootles Tale!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

[If you know this blog you know Jessica.  She is my 5 year old son's 25 year old best friend. She's teaching him to make 'passing gas' noises when her co-workers walk by.  She sings "We're all at school "togedder" with … Continue reading →

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Potentially Helpful ASD Medications.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I walk in and out of my office and leave my cell phone sitting on my desk.  Sometimes, the ringer is on, but often I have it off to keep Mr. Snoopster from grabbing the phone or sticking his face … Continue reading →

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