July 1, 2011
by Jenny Herman 27 Comments

My Friend with Autism GIVEAWAY!

I recently wrote a review for the children’s picture book My Friend with Autism by Beverly Bishop. If you read that review, you know I fell in love with this amazing resource! If you haven’t read it, you can find the review here (It will pop up in a new tab.).

The generous folks over at Future Horizons Publishing are giving away a copy of My Friend with Autism to one of my readers! I am very excited! Even if you are not personally touched by autism, this resource would be great for teaching your children about autism. Continue reading →

April 12, 2011
by Jenny Herman 10 Comments

Special Brady Rymer CD Review & Giveaway!

Congratulations to Random.org’s winner=#9! Erin Nieman won Brady’s new CD. Please share about Brady’s CD as a thank you for his reaching out to the autism community! Remember you can download a FREE song, sign up for his newsletter, and order the CD HERE!

A small envelope was hiding in our mailbox yesterday. It containeda brand new CD from Grammy nominated singer Brady Rymer- Love Me for Who I Am. It is coming out TODAY for Autism Awareness Month. I told Dr. J, “Look! I’m SO excited! Someone sent us music just for kids with Aspergers! Isn’t that exciting?” Dr. J smiled and said, “YES!”

I popped the CD in the computer, pushed play, and left the room to get something. As soon as the music started, I started dancing and was taken back 4 years to a time when my son loved peppy music and we knew nothing of autism…. Continue reading →

April 11, 2011
by Jenny Herman 4 Comments

Teaching Character Review & Giveaway

Tweaky has a Character-Building Show

Congratulations to Entry #2! You are the person Random.org chose. Remember, you can order your own copy of Tweaky & Friends or other products for your children HERE!

When I was looking for giveaways for Autism Awareness Month, Betty of Bedford Publications graciously offered one of her products! She sent me her Tweaky & Friends Teach Character set which includes a teacher’s manual and a DVD. Betty sent me this set because she thought it would help parents of children with autism teach their children some social skills and positive character traits. Continue reading →

April 4, 2011
by Jenny Herman 21 Comments

Autism Picture Book Review & Giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO A DAILY WOMAN! Random.org chose #1 as the winning entry! Thank you to all who entered, and remember you can order your copy of Annie’s books here! Please continue to help spread the word about her books.

I am very excited today to bring to you TWO picture books about autism. You will get to meet the author in more detail on Wednesday, as she is this week’s Wednesday’s Woman. I think I’m most excited because I’ve gotten to know Annie online, and she’s fabulous. She’s friendly, helpful, outgoing, encouraging–a great representation of someone who loves her Lord.

I won’t tell you much more about Annie so you can learn more Wednesday. Let’s get to her books! Annie decided to write about autism and her daughter in picture book style. This intrigued me, because my boys are 3 and 5. Dr. J, my autistic son, and I wanted to start looking into autism picture books. Continue reading →

March 29, 2011
by Jenny Herman 12 Comments

Kids’ DVD Review & Giveaway!

And the winner chosen by Random.org is…Stephanie! Thank you to all who participated! Remember, the Easter DVD is on sale for $4.99 & Free shipping when you follow the ad at the top of the sidebar and use the code RISEN. That’s a deal that can fill a lot of Easter baskets!

Many of you have read my post about the “Pros & Cons of Educational Videos.” (and the history movies Dr. J quotes all the time) If you haven’t, you should go read it. I compiled a great list, if I do say so myself! Continue reading →

March 6, 2011
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All About Reading is Here!

Do you remember my Wednesday’s Woman, Marie Rippel? She created a spelling curriculum to meet her son’s needs.

Well, Marie has decided to create a multi-sensory approach to reading as well! And guess what!? She invited me to test it out with Dr. J and Meatball! The catch was I’d have to wait! The program was in the final stages of production. Continue reading →

March 1, 2011
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>Recipe for Fun

Meatball, almost 3

Recipe for Fun:

1 Big Brother, complete with long-sleeved t-shirt, long-sleeved blue plaid shirt, polka dot blue bowtie, and blue cap

1 Little Brother, complete with long-sleeved t-shirt, short-sleeved ice cream t-shirt on backwards, and baseball cap

1 Mommy, complete with long-sleeved t-shirt, hoodie sweater, and winter hat

2 backpacks stuffed with toys

1 bunk bed “train”

1 Curious George book

3 imaginations

Prepare for adventure by dressing properly. Take two little boys eager for fun, and one mommy willing to leave her computer. Climb up on bunk bed; unpack, pack, unpack, and pack backpacks.Let the conductor take you to the zoo. Read Curious George while riding the train. Enjoy smiles and crazy outfits. Repeat often.