Autism Radar, Is That Guy on the Spectrum?
When your child is going through the autism diagnostic process, they will ask if your child reminds you of someone else in the family.  You name Grandpa, Auntie Millie, and Cousin [continue reading…]
Advice Column
Newly Diagnosed with Autism
Has your child been newly diagnosed with autism? After a diagnosis of a developmental disorder, your mind must be whirling. I was diagnosed as an adult, and that is how [continue reading…]
Autistic Christmas and Other Holidays
Note: Â We do Christmas at our house, so I am focusing on what I know, not other holidays at this time of year. Search the internet for five seconds [continue reading…]
No Eye Contact Needed on Facebook
 Eye Contact & Autism How do I socialize?  The easy way is to ignore it, and go on lonely and not knowing why.  I wanted human contact in short [continue reading…]
To the Mothers of Autistic Children–Happy Mother’s Day!
I can credit my mother for so much of who I am today. Many of us can say that, but my mom is the mother of an autistic person at [continue reading…]
Autism and Visiting: My seeeester is coming for Eaaaaster!
My sister started calling me “seester” years ago, and it stuck. Anyway, sister and clan are coming from Canada for Easter and to get a grad dress for her boyfriend’s [continue reading…]