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Workability and Autism
Workability and Autism What happens with a teenager with autism? Well, first they’re getting closer and closer to becoming adults. My son is only a year and a half away from eighteen. An adult. His first year in high school, as a freshman, we focused on the transition to high school. Getting comfortable. Adjusting to…
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had My Child With Autism
Recently, I spotted a list called “Some things I wish I knew before I had my child with autism.” It was fun to read, so I decided to assemble one of my own. Here’s my list of things I wish I knew before I had my child with autism: 1. There is a learning curve of human behavior.
Preparing an Autistic Child for a Religious Ceremony
I recently attended a Bat Mitzvah for an autistic girl. I was very interested and ultimately impressed with the steps it took to prepare an autistic child for a complicated religious ceremony. Will this be a personal experience? No. My son is not going to have a Mitzvah or a confirmation. As a matter of…
10 Nutty Characters Found at Every Thanksgiving Table
Thankful blessings, the delicious aroma of roasted turkey wafting through the house, the whole family seated around the dining room table enjoying a homemade feast; these are the ways I look fondly upon Thanksgiving. The Martha Stewart in me believes this is a reality that I can accomplish each holiday season. After hosting and cooking…
One Writer’s Story of Finding a Lump: “My Heart Sank”
I am a smart, educated woman who knows about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and knowing your family history. I watched Nana, one of the most wonderful women in my life, die at the age of 54 from the disease. The impact of her death was the focus of the first episode of the Supernanny that we filmed in 2008.