Parallel Play and Autism–at my Age?
The kids in this photo are doing parallel play, which is a normal stage of development starting at two or three years old. As they get older, they will be [continue reading…]
Articles by Eileen Parker
Autism and Eating Elephants Eeeew!
I have noticed something in myself that I have noticed in other people with autism. I go into such detail that some things don’t get done. I think through the [continue reading…]
My Recovery from Autism
I am borrowing the term “recovery” from the mental health field, and believe that I have and still am recovering from autism. I have a family member with Bipolar I [continue reading…]
From the Autism Society, How To Tips for Holiday Season
I have my own tips for dealing with Christmas because I have gone through it in different life stages, but this is good advice from the Autism Society. I like [continue reading…]
I have missed you. With Autism, I don’t say much, but I’m glad you’re listening.
I am so glad to talk with you again. Writing to you is a source of inspiration. And, I don’t know what works for you, but for me, writing to [continue reading…]
Looking in as an Outsider with Autism
At Granny’s I spent a lot of time just wandering off being myself and being confused as to why people were doing as they did–like talking so much about the [continue reading…]