Monthly Archives: April 2010

“CONCERNED CITIZENS” ATTEMPT TO BLOCK PROJECT THAT WOULD HELP PROVIDE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HANDICAPPED CHILD

I’ll admit, when I first read this I thought of the huge ham radio tower my Dad put up on his 5 acres of land. But then as you continue reading you discover that this is simply a small pole, that isn’t going to be blocking anyone’s view and will be on private property. Whoa….

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Pardon me while I go tear my hair out

My seven-year-old has a new thing he’s been doing: He screeches when he gets upset. I mean this long, drawn out screeeeeeeeeeech that’s like fingernails-on-a-chalkboard. Just to me, mind you. It doesn’t bug my husband. It didn’t bother our friends who came over to visit this weekend. It doesn’t bug the babysitter. Just. Me. I…

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When autistic behavior is misunderstood

Update: Since the post was written, Smockityfrocks has issued an apology. I believe that it is a sincere apology. While I wish the overall situation here hadn’t been so hurtful, I am proud of my fellow special needs Mamas who had the courage to stand up and advocate. If you choose to leave a comment…

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New Autism Books to Check Out

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…

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Ready to Fight

I was informed last week that my son’s Insurance authorized his Speech Therapy. Good. But they decided to cut his current sessions in half. Bad. ROAR!! Several people tried to convince me that this was actually a good thing. They were happy that he was given “twice the amount than they usually approve,” so to…

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