Are you a military family looking for autism support? Look no further. American Military Families Autism Support launches its new site today. I encourage you to go check it out. So many of us have found our information through lots of digging and leg work. This is a place we can share it with each… read more »
Murphy
2012
Really. Murphy has just taken over the last few days. I’ll give you how things were supposed to go, and how they’ve gone down thus far. Tuesday Supposed to go: All day, the 5yo was only supposed to get clear liquids and Miralax all day in preparation for his upper and lower GI scopes Wednesday… read more »
When Schools Won’t Do Right by the Kids
2012
I know I’ve written about our struggles with the Midd-West school district before. It was pre-autism diagnosis, but we still had A diagnosis, no 504, no IEP, and MANY MANY issues. Suffice it to say that my now 5th grader is still scarred from the bullying he endured in Kindergarten and 1st grade in that… read more »
Food Nasties
2012
If you think the kitchen cleanliness is your biggest worry when eating out, think again. While researching allergen information on local restaurants to maybe expand where we can eat with our 5yo’s food allergies, and to make traveling easier, I found a wealth of ick. It’s no wonder I’ve been having GI issues after eating out. Seemingly… read more »
Why Be On The Armed Forces Committee If You Won’t Help?
2012
It’s no secret that I’ve been helping support the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act H.R. 2288. I mean, why wouldn’t I? I’ve got two boys on the spectrum. Finding services is sometimes a nightmare. If we were still a M-Day family, quite frankly, we’d be screwed. We know what it’s like to try… read more »
Services Prescribed vs. Services Available
2012
Did you have a good Friday? How did you spend your afternoon? I was going to go grocery shopping. Instead, I got the mail, and checked it as I always do to toss the catalogs and junk right there at the post office. That way there’s less paper coming into our home. I came across… read more »
The Dinner Dance
2012
All couples have their dances. Ours is often dinner. There are days I don’t feel well, and there are days like yesterday, where I REALLY don’t feel well. My fibromyalgia is flaring, and quite frankly, kicking my ass. I have a migraine that wants to manifest, but sits in my right temple and my tense… read more »
School Transitions
2012
We have both boys transitioning this year. Have I mentioned that? I probably have. It’s one of the things that’s been preoccupying my mind these days. Since our oldest wasn’t diagnosed until he was 8 1/2, these are firsts all around. We have the older child transitioning to middle school. Having a child in middle… read more »
And The Band Plays On…
2012
Yesterday we had the honor of attending the Congressional briefing on Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, HR 2288. I have so many people to thank before I start for making the day a success for our family. The accessibility office at the Capitol Visitor Center for working with us, and the Capitol Police… read more »
Knowledge is Power – IEPs
2012
I found this great idea while Twitter and Facebook surfing waiting for the kids to get home from school. An IEP Meme. A way for those of us who have been through the process to share. I also plan on reading posts written by others to gain ideas as both of my boys trasition into… read more »
