Bobbi’s book is waiting in my stash from Future Horizons for review, and then we found each other quite “accidentally” on Twitter! So glad! Get ready for some smiles as you enjoy her sense of humor, and be warned you may need a tissue at the end. And now, here is Bobbi in her own words…
My name is Bobbi Sheahan, and I’m so honored that Jenny has asked me to be Wednesday’s Woman. I never had My Very Own Day before!
Back in May, Jean shared some nutrition tips with us. Today I am very excited to bring you this update, for two reasons– 1) It ultimately helps families with wandering children keep their kids safe, and 2) I’m part of the project! Jean reached out to members of the autism community, and created a new compilation of writing and artwork, Autism Awareness in a Positive Light. She included my piece, “Autism! What Now?”
Here’s Jean’s announcement:
An Exciting New Autism Publication
This new publication, Autism Awareness in a Positive Light, is a collaborative effort to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorders and those it affects. The book is a collection of prose, poetry and art contributed by an awesome autism community on facebook. This collection was edited and published by Jean Nicol of EYECAN CREATIONS Publications, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. The writings of 20 contributors and for some their art work or that of their children is a tribute to many of the more positive aspects of ASD that need to be shared and appreciated. Even those children with very severe autism bring many moments of joy and pride to their families. Continue reading
I do not often say “must-have book.” I often say “great book” or “you’ll really want it!”. If you have a loved one with autism, particularly a child, you need this book.
I am jealous of Beverly Bishop. Continue reading
Today an adult with Aspergers syndrome shares her thoughts about telling her son about his diagnosis. Laura is another Twitter friend, and I’m so thankful she was willing to let us peek into her life.
I’ve been thinking lately about the way things were when we were first getting Coleman’s diagnosis. There were a number of things going on in addition to the testing. Coleman was getting teased at school, and becoming really aware of his differences. I had a major surgery, he witnessed an accident with one of his cousins that affected him, and I pulled him out of school in the middle of the year. That’s a lot for any 6-year-old to handle. I think all of this overwhelmed him and sent him into a major depressive episode. Continue reading
I know, ABA is technically therapy, not treatment. It was too much to say, “Treatment & Therapy Tuesday” for the feature, so I had to shorten it. Today my friend Erin is going to share with you about ABA therapy. Let’s get started! Continue reading
Tracey reached out to me when I was trying to decide what in the world to do with my son, when other (well-intentioned) people were telling me, “He’s just a boy.” She helped me have the courage to seek an evaluation and sent me to Foggy Rock and recommended other resources as well.
She is a mom determined to get what’s best for her son, and so I asked her to talk to my readers about school. I am now homeschooling, but I know most of you will be dealing with the school system in some way. Grab a pen–Tracey’s got a lot to tell you! Continue reading
