All interviews and focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The transcriptions were analyzed thematically using the software program NVivo. A first review of the data was conducted by the research team to identify significant themes and patterns; the data was then reviewed again and...
autistic behaviors. I remember being so scared. I often joked that I was still waiting for my ‘autism manual’ to come in the mail. I was not a doctor or a therapist or a teacher. I was just a mom. A mom to a little boy that needed so much care. Autism was a mystery to me...
Rob painted this birdhouse at his day program last week. Why do I think it’s reminder? Because – I’ve had those birdhouses for him to paint for a few years and he always said “yes, please, no fanks” when I asked if he wanted to paint them. So, last week, I was cleaning ...
this is a great program that can help you get a communication device for your child. If you are looking for a great cause to donate to, this post is for you, too. The information below is from the NAA.
I had been to Capitol Hill many times prior to advocate for a safer vaccine program. I had always thought I did a fairly good job on getting my points across at these meetings. The staffers never glazed over in boredom and my appointments typically lasted well over an hour even though I...
I agree that the pharmaceutical companies have played a major role in the evolution of the vaccine program. I, for one, am not really all that interested in trying to allocate the blame among the various parties. The point, as I see it, is that it is very dangerous for a government TO...
We went cold turkey GFCF. I was and still am in nursing school in a very demanding program. However, I asked my instructors if I could switch to part-time status to allow time to shop and do this diet for our son, and to arrange for ABA and the numerous visits to a DAN practitione...
Chris is reluctant to get or even look for a job as he has only worked four months in his entire life, has never come close to moving out unless absolutely forced to, has a very hard time selling or giving up his toys or shirts, wouldn't stick to a diet and exercise program, ...
ACEing Autism a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing our adaptive tennis program to the lives of children with autism. Connecting kids through tennis has been our aim for ten years and counting. Our goal is to provide an hour of fun, adaptive tennis to children and an...
Then, you notice the train tracks running near your pediatrician's office that head toward the place Dad works. You are greatly focused on these tracks, and every so often you are rewarded by seeing an actual train. With your love of Google Maps, you carefully catalogue in your mind the ...