Dear Mr. Scarborough and MSNBC: When I heard about the tragedy in Colorado last week I was at once horrified and filled with sorrow. My heart could barely contain the grief I felt on behalf of the victims and their families. This senseless act of violence at the hands of James Holmes – a man…
Holly Robinson Peete to 50 Cent: “We are not about to let you attempt to make “autistic” the new “R-word” under our watch.”
If you’re in the autism community and active in social media, surely you’ve heard the recent hoopla surrounding 50 Cent and the comment he made via his twitter feed the other day when responding to a follower: “i just saw your picture fool you look autistic” I myself read about the famous rapper’s lack of…
Autism Spectrum Radio: A Parent’s Perspective (Mine!)
So I was on a radio show yesterday (my very first one!) and though I don’t foresee a career in this medium (I hear you have to have a specific face for that and I’m pretty sure I don’t qualify) I really enjoyed myself and would definitely do it again. The show was featured on…
Why I FINALLY Joined the PTA
They’re tucked towards the back of the modest sized campus; four portable classrooms in the left corner, dedicated to the special education students that comprise a healthy chunk of the overall student population at the school. At any given time you can see these K-6th graders walking around campus, assisted by an aide or teacher,…
When bubbles burst: Alleged abuse of special needs students hits way too close to home
I’m not saying that I’ve been living in a bubble. I mean, I don’t think you CAN live in a bubble when you parent a special needs child. You must remain vigilant at all times; whether for medical reasons, potential IEP shenanigans, or anything pertaining to the well-being and continued development of your child, you…
Special Needs Ryan Gosling: Hey Girl, Week 11
Ryan Gosling’s been MIA around here lately and I have to say that things just haven’t been the same. So today I bring you Ryan, in all of his Gosling Glory, doing what he does best; cheering me up and keeping me focused after another week of special needs parenting: It’s good to…
Autism advice on Huffington Post has Parents in a Huff.
Apparently, nothing brings autism families together like an article that gives really bad advice. Today I’ve seen almost ALL of my social media friends -many of whom are on opposing sides of the many issues relating to autism- rally together because of a particular piece entitled 10 Things To Do After An Autism Diagnosis written…