By: Judy Brown This book is well written. It demonstrates how autism manifests itself in all religions, cultures, and races. It explains how other religions and cultures view disability differently and it shows the diversity of autism. It is written from the sibling’s point of view and how she learned to live with her brother…
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AUTISM-FRIENDLY FOOD ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH Are you (or is your child) an adult on the autism spectrum? Would you like to have your voice heard in research? If so, I invite you to participate in a study on how adults on the autism spectrum negotiate and navigate the food environment! This study particularly concerns how certain…
This last week, I turned 28. It was an eventful week of fun activities and memorable moments. I got to hang out with various family members and friends during the course of the week. Most importantly, I viewed my birthday as another new chapter in my life. On Friday, August 14th, I attended the Bruce…
The Autistic author and animator: a mother’s view of a daughter’s triumph By: Janet Walmsley This book is a great story about an inspiring young woman, who has overcome her challenges with autism to become a writer, an animator, and to have a life she has created for herself. I would recommend this book to…
“Outcasts on A Distant Moon: Dysnomia” by Jenny Story This is a great story written by an individual with autism. It is a fantasy novel for young adults. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy, princes and princesses, or who feels like they are an outcast with no name. It is a fun…
By: Tracey Cohen I like the way this book is divided into sections, it’s easy to read format, and that it is written as lessons about how to understand someone on the autism spectrum. It is informative, instructive, concise and to the point. I would recommend this to anyone needing to quickly and easily learn…
The Top Five Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder There are various signs and symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This is a simple guide to get you started in answering questions of what those symptoms may look like. While this does not serve as a medical diagnosis list, it does help to recognize the common…
Jumping up and down to greet you Wagging tails and running out to play Playing fetch and tug of war Devouring little pieces and big bones Taking walks across the neighborhood Meeting new friends of diverse breeds and sizes Going for an afternoon swim in the pool or at the beach Getting sad when guests…
“This book is excellent. I especially liked the quote for each day. I liked the fact that it is in a format of a journal, as parents need to reflect on what they read, hear, say and do. I also like that the material is broken down into manageable parts each day of the year…
