Category Archives: Growing up with Autism

Jumping Up & Down

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

I was pretty excited the other day. After I let Dr. J play in the tub for a long time, I decided to be brave. “Would you like to try to stand up and see what the water is like … Continue reading →

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Temple Grandin’s New Book: Different, Not Less

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I know I just posted a review the other day, but I couldn’t wait to get this in your hands once I finished reading Dr. Temple Grandin’s new book that isn’t even on shelves yet! I don’t know if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Growing up with Autism, Parenting, Social Skills, Special Needs, Temple Grandin, Therapy, Treatment | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

There’s an App for That!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Sometimes a company will come up with a marketing phrase that hits pay dirt. Someone in a board room or back room somewhere has a moment of genius that combines words in such a way that our American culture will … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Reviews

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

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

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

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

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

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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Vaccine Injury Awareness Month–John’s Story

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

If you’ve been around Many Hats Mommy for a while, you know I pretty much stay away from political stuff. I just don’t have the energy to deal with figuring it all out and the snarky comments that could come … Continue reading →

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The Little Things Add Up

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

“Baseball team!” my son yelled. “You need to get down here RIGHT NOW!” He looked up into the tree at his imaginary team. “You’re late for the game! COME DOWN NOW!” I almost fell off the bench.

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