From Age of Autism- Cat’s 2016 Autism Awareness Month PlaylistBy Cathy Jameson It’s back. The month I used to love but now do my best to tolerate. Before April gets a chance to begin, and before I start to feel like I’m drowning in blue splattered this and blue...
- Cat’s 2016 Autism Awareness Month Playlist
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Success on the slopes
Passing the skiing tradition along to the next generation has multiple benefits—especially when autism is a factor… I went on my first ski trip during my freshman year of college. Even the nasty crash I had didn’t matter: I was … Continue reading
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Autism Skis at Extreme Sports Camp
Got Autism? Get Moving! Imagine a ski vacation where everyone in the family is having fun and learning to ski—including your child with autism. Through its Autism Skis program, Extreme Sports Camp of Aspen, Colorado teaches children and adults all … Continue reading
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Autism Hits The Slopes
Adaptive skiing programs provide ASD kids and families with invaluable health benefits and lifelong memories… I love to ski. I love mountains and I love snow. Skiing gives me a sense of freedom that is unmatched in any other activity … Continue reading
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Your Child’s First and Best Advocate: You
Whether it’s one voice helping one child, or many people joining together to effect change, advocacy can make a world of difference… Twenty years ago, I was just about to graduate college with a communications degree. I was looking forward … Continue reading
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Make Your Move
Turning interest into activity can boost your spirit - and your health… If you read the average women’s magazine (which I hope is far down your reading list after you’ve read Autism File), you see story after story on how to … Continue reading
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Taxing Matters…
A little diligence can make a big difference at tax time. As the parent of a child with autism, I know all too well the high cost of treatments, therapies and co-pays not covered by insurance. My son, Dean, will … Continue reading
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Kim Stagliano on Media Portrayal of Autism
In the wake of the tragic shootings last week at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, parents everywhere are left struggling to make sense of the senseless violence that claimed 27 lives including 20 children. Many media accounts … Continue reading
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Our Journey Into Reiki
While pharmaceuticals are sometimes used to treat the symptoms of autism, many parents worry about potentially toxic conventional drugs and instead (or alongside more conventional treatments) turn to natural therapies to ameliorate symptoms of the disorder. This “alternative” medical approach … Continue reading
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Bully-Proof Your Child
In retrospect, the bullying started at a very young age. Even when my oldest son was in preschool, other students would avoid him, not because he was mean or aggressive but because he was impulsive, unpredictable, and got stuck on … Continue reading
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Home, Safe Home
Toxicity may play a big part in autism. Follow our tips to create a safer built environment for your child. As parents, we all desire both a healthy and safe environment for our children, regardless of their ages. As research … Continue reading
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