Category Archives: Autism Awareness

S’more Success!

This week gluten-free graham crackers were on sale. Yesterday I had an idea: why not introduce the boys to the childhood fun known as S’mores? Now, if you aren’t familiar with a S’more, it’s usually made at campfires. You roast … Continue reading

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Autism Parents Must Always Think Ahead

Remember this post where I was so excited Dr. J took a shower? The continuation of the story is a word of caution, a reminder to stay on your toes and think ahead. At the third or fourth shower, Dr. … Continue reading

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World Autism Awareness Day

Last year on Many Hats Mommy I had a whole month of autism awareness. This year, well, I’m too tired. I have been going through a mild fibromyalgia flare, and I’ve also been busy working for Home Educating Family and … Continue reading

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FYI, I Miss You

Dear Readers, I just felt a need to stop in and say “hi” to the best readers in the world! I don’t want you to think I’m ignoring you. Since I have started as Social Media Coordinator at Home Educating … Continue reading

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Cathartic

A week ago Sunday night I invited some Twitter friends to play a game. “You might be an autism parent if…” Well, one of my friends (@RaisingASDKids) turned that into the hashtag (subject for conversation) #Youmightbeanautismparentif and the fun was … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Reviews

Have you been wondering why it’s been a while since I’ve had a review for Future Horizons posted on here? Well, my reviews have been going up at HomeschoolConvention.com first, and there are three or four reviews waiting in line … Continue reading

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Share Your Strength

Yup. The holiday season is here. Autism parents, rejoice! When most people look at the picture below, they have warm, fuzzy feelings. When we autism parents look at this picture, we think, “HA! A centerpiece on my table? Yeah, right. … Continue reading

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Wit & Wisdom: Excerpt & Reviews

If you haven’t read Wit & Wisdom from the Parents of Special Needs Kids: Mostly True Stories of Life on the Spectrum yet, today I’ll give you some reasons to check it out. I asked my friend Penny over at … Continue reading

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Vaccine Injury Awareness Month: Update on John

Remember John from last week? I posted the beginning of his story. Today, on the last day of Vaccine Injury Awareness Month, his mom shares an update to let us know where he is, sixteen years later. (If you have … Continue reading

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Vaccine Injury Awareness Month–John’s Story, Part 2

As I reread over Cheryl’s words, my heart breaks again. God has given her a strength unknown to many, to most. Let’s continue John’s story. (If you missed Part 1 yesterday, click here.) Within three months I was starting to … Continue reading

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