Category: Viewpoints

Parents: Who Supports Us?

“Nobody told me there’d be days like these Nobody told me there’d be days like these Strange days indeed” John Lennon So you’re the parent of a child with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or learning disability. When was the last time you gave yourself a break? Acknowledged your courage and persistence? Applauded [...]

Saturday May 1st, 2010 in Viewpoints | 3 Comments »

15 Unique, Positive Things I Appreciate About My Child with Autism

Our role as parent and/or teacher is to create a safe, enriched, balanced, loving, peaceful environment where our children can flourish. While I enjoy the part of my calling that helps identify and discuss many of the challenges and issues in the life of a child with Autism, today I wanted to take an opportunity [...]

Saturday April 24th, 2010 in Viewpoints | 6 Comments »

… and That’s What Little Boys Are Made Of

Sometimes, I get so wrapped up in the classification and response to Autistic or sensory-seeking behavior that I forget my son is also just a little boy. Boys! They are traditionally single-focused by nature, mechanically curious, and frankly, they do a LOT of things without thinking of consequences. In fact, people love to ask me, [...]

Wednesday March 31st, 2010 in Viewpoints | 1 Comment »

An Older Sister’s View

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an older sister or brother of an Autistic child? Here is one informative viewpoint, provided by my daughter Dorian. Debi: Dorian, many of us know that having a little brother in general can be frustrating at times! But what kind of unique challenges come into play with Autism? [...]

Wednesday February 17th, 2010 in Viewpoints | 6 Comments »

“I’m funny how? Funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you?”

Sarcasm: Remarks that mean the opposite of what they seem to say and are intended to mock or deride. Add irony, hyperboles, understatements, metaphors, oxymorons, or the anticlimactic punchline – no, this isn’t a Language Arts pop quiz. These are the things not understood by my Autistic child, who lives in a literal world. Last [...]

Sunday January 17th, 2010 in Viewpoints | 3 Comments »