Musings

Barring any glandular problems, solving this major "issue", whose stats have tripled in the last 30 years, isn't as...

It appears that I may have stumbled on a theme for this month which I find quite fitting. And I can't think of a...

It has been over a year since I began this blog, and the journey has been one of great learning for me. Like most...

With so many people and organizations trying to rid the world of autism, those of us who are do not think along these...

Traveling can be challenging. Enter your neighborhood airport, and you’ll be faced with long security lines, crowded...

Autism doesn’t have a "look". Down Syndrome, Spinal Bifida, and Cerebral Palsy all have one thing in common. They have...

I am often asked about how Nicholas "deals with change", and my response regularly receives raised brows for he...

I have been very fortunate to have met some pretty amazing people on Twitter.  There is one person who I've only...

There was a time in my life when I felt that I didn't need anyone! I was raised to "think for myself" and "do for...

Some Oklahomans won't ever get it, but here's hoping they will. I can understand some of their concerns, but it would...

There isn't a whole lot that I can say about the emotions I felt after watching this video. Every time I watch it...

As I strolled along the exhibit halls, admiring the impressive art collection of Thomas Gilcrease, the silence, that...

There is a lot to learn from a child with special needs. Some parents to these amazing children don't always play nice...

What type of thing do you Ning? With 3,700 650,000 networks, you're bound to find your thing on Ning! (Thanks for the...

I've only known about this site for a couple of days, and I really like the information they offer. So, imagine my...

Twitter has been an awesome resource for me.  I've been introduced to companies and websites I would have otherwise...

What matters most to me is the blessing of a new day. What matters most to me is to see the smile on my son's face....

Magi Klages' parents only want what most of us want for our children.  Inclusion.  Fair treatment.  Acceptance. ...

If you pick up a can of soup and find that the sodium levels are lower than you expected, or that a food item...

My daily dose of The Daily Show featured Denis Leary as the special guest tonight. Hub wanted to turn the channel, but...

I married a man who's never had children. Interesting way to start a post, but I figured it was just the appetizer I...

In an announcement released earlier today, the University of Illinois at Chicago will be joining the international...

Good Morning America is doing a great job raising awareness for autism.  I've already mentioned their OnCall+Autism...

I don't use Twitter so I can obsess over the number of followers I have... or don't have. I don't use Twitter so I can...

Came across an interesting article that mentioned the concerns of over-diagnosis.  Queensland Australia's Education...

Eating out can be a struggle when you have diet restrictions.  And I'm not referring to those restrictions you place...

Move over Contactin 4.  Here comes FOXP2. More and more reports are coming out talking about the genetic anomalies...

No matter your feelings towards this man, you should put them aside for a moment and read this. Offit's not making any...

I'm not much of a gamer.  My last experience playing a video game was when Doom was a big deal... in the 90s.  Prior...

A few minutes ago, I headed over to Autism United after reading a post in yesterday's online version of the Los...

We didn't celebrate this Hallow's Eve like the traditional trick-or-treaters.  As a chapter leader of an eco-friendly...

It's pretty obvious my pogo stick is fixed tonight because I found this one when I ventured over to WorldNetDaily. I'm...

Sounds like a bad recipe. Like me, you are probably wondering what autism, cow's milk, and PETA (People for the...

I haven't followed Dr. Paul Offit's career, but I do know where he stands where vaccines and autism are concerned.  I...

I'm tired.  It feels like I'm getting blisters from all the walking I've been doing tonight.  It also seems like I...

You may be thinking, "Wow!  She has way too much time on her hands.  Where does she find this stuff!??!" Well, you're...

I know I didn't read that right.  I can't believe the pressure actually got to thick-skinned Denis.  I can't believe...

My husband, the professor, thinks too much. I told him I needed a new title since Mother Warrior was already taken. ...

I'm a Rescue Angel. Unlike Jenny, I did not and do not use biomedical intervention to 'recover' my son from the bowels...

I know the importance of exercise.  I also know that it should be part of our daily lives.  But why is it so important...

I miss Boston. Not because I miss hangin' out and listening to Denis talk trash. (note to self... tell other...

I thought I would share a communique between me and the folks of the title of this post. My note to them: It is of my...

I'm heading down under! Ok, not really, but I love what their academia community is doing for our community. Professor...