If you are the parent of a child with autism, you have no doubt been getting a lot of well meaning phone calls from family and friends today. “Hi, turn on CNN quick! They’re doing story on autism.” “Did you watch the Today Show today? There was a girl on with her mother. She was…
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I'm a fifth generation Californian and live in the San Francisco Area with my husband and three sons. My oldest, Matthew, is autistic and I've been writing about my experience raising him from babyhood to young adulthood for about 4 years. I've read my stories on NPR and published them in magazines, newspapers and anthologies, including Voices of Autism. My book A Regular Guy: Growing up with Autism is available at Amazon.
New Autism Books to Check Out
Written on April 2, 2010 by Laura
April, as you know, is Autism Awareness Month, and I’ve read two that have just been released. Check them out! The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide (for Dads, too!): Creating a Balanced and Happy Life While Raising a Child with Autism Susan Senator This book is a great addition to the “autism parent’s” bookshelf. It’s kind…
It’s not just about us
Written on March 26, 2010 by Laura
I was at the grocery store the other day and saw Christie, an acquaintance whose son had died in an auto accident a few years ago . I hesitated before going up to her to say hello. Should I mention her son, or should I just make small talk? What would she prefer? I did…
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How has your child’s disability affected your marriage?
Written on March 19, 2010 by Laura
Once upon a time, a long time ago, I joined a support group for mothers of young children with developmental disabilities. I’d never been the support group type, but figured I needed all the help I could get. The meeting, led by a kind and Kleenex toting family therapist, was held in the gymnasium of…
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Enduring Family Events Part 2
Written on March 12, 2010 by Laura
Last week I shared that I was anxious about how Matthew would behave at my dad’s 80th birthday party bash. Want to know how it went? Take a look at these photos for some clues: IT WAS SO GREAT!!! Thank you for the good vibes you sent our way. xoxo LAURA Have you read my…
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Autism:Enduring big family events
Written on March 5, 2010 by Laura
My dad’s 80th birthday party is this Saturday, and 50 family members and friends are convening in Carmel, California for the big event. As many of you know, big family events can be nightmarish with a child with autism–too many people, too much stimulation, and a lot explaining. “Oh, I’m sorry. He has a thing…
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Keeping your eye on the ball
Written on February 26, 2010 by Laura
For the first time in a week I had time to read my email, and it threw me into a tizzy. “Will you help with the fundraiser?” “Will you be at the meeting?” “You signed up to bring 400 cookies to play practice tomorrow.Will you please have the cookies divided into 40 portion size baggies.”…
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A Friendship Story – Part 2
Written on February 19, 2010 by Laura
I think it’s hard for people to understand the heartbreak that parents of children with special needs live with every day. This post is part two of A FRIENDSHIP STORY that illustrates how on good friend saved the day on Super Bowl Sunday. ** WHEN WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK Matthew was trying to find…
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A Friendship Story: Part 1
Written on February 12, 2010 by Laura
Matthew has lived in the Camphill Community near Santa Cruz for a year now, and he comes home for a weekend each month to take part in “Reachin’ Out”, a social gathering for teens and young adults with special needs that is held at our church. When I pick him up that first Friday of…
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Acceptance
Written on February 5, 2010 by Laura
My yellow labrador Callie likes me, but she doesn’t love me. She’ll cuddle with anyone in the family but me, and it really bothers me. We think it’s because I am the one who puts drops and ointment in her right ear when a recurring infection starts bothering her. My husband, Peter, suggested that she…
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