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This book review written by Caitlin Wray, originally appeared at her blog, Welcome to Normal, and is being reprinted with permission. Caitlin is a mother and blogger who advocates passionately for a culture of neurodiversity, on behalf of her magical little boy who has Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorder, and gifted labels. She describes her mission as changing the [...]
Source: Medscape Nurses Extending Coverage for Young Adults (Up to 26) Starting September 23, children under 26 will be allowed to stay on their parent’s family policy or be added to it. Group health plans that are grandfathered plans can limit this option to adult children who don’t have another offer of employment-based coverage. Many [...]
by Lisa Sell When we first started our journey through autism, I found many websites and books mentioned the vast quantity of toxic chemicals our children are bombarded with. I had never considered it. Therefore, I started reading labels on everything. I was shocked. I understood why our kids with ASD’s were referred to as [...]
We were introduced to Sensitive Sam by Marla Roth-Fisch and discovered how difficult it is for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) to make it through his day. We learned that a sensory-sensitive child is affronted by an array of input that can put his senses on overload. Children with learning disabilities, autism, and [...]
by Shannon Des Roches Rosa on Mamapedia A lot of us like to put our hands over our ears and shout LA LA LA LA LA when asked to think about formulating a life care plan, because that means we’re envisioning our children with special needs having a future without us at their side. But [...]
[fbshare]Recently Geoff Brown, the President of Talksmith, left a comment on my post titled Asperger’s on the Job. I was intrigued with his comment and decided to learn more about Talksmith. As an English suffix, -smith suggests a meaning of a specialized craftsman, for example, blacksmith, coppersmith, goldsmith, and locksmith. (Wikipedia) A company geared towards creating [...]
I was given an incredible opportunity to review In The Clinic With Dr. A. Jean Ayers, hosted by the SPD Foundation. What a fantastic online program! It was like having an opportunity to actually meet Dr. Ayers. This online webinar series embeds live interviews with Dr. Ayers from the 1980s, thanks to Lucy Jane Miller, [...]
[fbshare] Image via Wikipedia See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The visual of this simple proverb makes me think of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). The “evil” in this case is bright or flickering lights, noise that is too loud, or perhaps food that is too spicy or has an unappealing texture. When [...]
by Chynna Laird October is Sensory Awareness Month. There is a little more ‘buzz’ this year as the SPD Foundation is also celebrating its 30th year helping children and families living with SPD around the world. How amazing is that? With this month-long celebration of advocating, educating and raising awareness (and donations) for SPD, many [...]
If one thinks of autism, ADHD, SPD and others as neurodevelopmental disorders instead of behavioral disorders then one cannot negate the fact that the neurological system is altered in some way. What is causing this alteration in the neurological system? Multiple views and multiple studies are scrambling to find an answer and to push their [...]
