Autism poem

http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/welcome-to-holland.html

this is amazing:)

such a beautiful tribute from a other of a special needs child about having a child with a disability.

Im sorry

I have totally been neglecting you the last few months :(

This is because i am at the moment interning in the US and also doing reserach and doing a disertation,..ahh excuses excuses!

So i promise to try and be more regular for my admit-ably small band of followers in the hopes that i may get a bit more out there for the siblings!:)

At the mo, what is really exciting is i am in America for the presidental election. Now i dont know if any of you guys follow politics but i relised a few years back that if you want something to happen for autism politians are the people you need to bug.

As much as you might hate them not believe in them..if you can find someone with a bit of compassion and morality (they do exist) they can get stuff done.

Which is why organisations and groups such as the wonderful organization Autism Speaks are really eagerly following this election, hopeing that children and families will get the recognition and the support that they deserve.

Myself, im an Obama girl (be it an irish one)

So the debate is sometime i hope to be posting on this blog and hopefully informing people about the political consideration and approach towards autism in the US..fingers crossed!

Interesting

Interesting Article in Time Mag,..of course im staying neutrel in this debate wink!


http://healthland.time.com/2012/01/13/great-science-frauds/#andrew-wakefield

Please if you are worried about this subject remember to be careful about your sources..always!

Aba Training

This is such a good trainig videos for parents and practioners

http://www.simplestepsautism.com/learn-from-the-experts/

Simple steps - does excatly what it says on the tin:)

Light it Bluuueeee

Happy Autism Awareness Day everyone!

http://www.lightitupblue.org/Markslist/home.do

This is such an amazing campaignJ I hope everyone was wearing their blue todayJ I’m actually a little disappointed I didn’t make more of an effort!! Next year it will be blue nails, blue lights, blue cupcakes hell I will even paint the walls ..wont my other half be happy with me;)

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2980249261769&id=1128056009#!/events/393143690696309/

And this face book page is so lovely it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy insideJ And a little teary:0

I always get really emotional on days like this. I suppose it’s obvious that i would when there is such a focus on something that is so personal and emotive to me. Also I love love how important this day has become world wide – so positive for raising autism awareness.

Ad for those who are looking for a few basic facts about autism, the National Autistic Societies web is always a fantastic resource

http://www.autism.org.uk/en-GB/About-autism/Autism-and-Asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/What-is-autism.aspx

New Diagnostic Criteria

Hey all

Check this out

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/autism-diagnosis-tightening-the-criteria-20120123
This is an interesting discussion on the new revisions to be made to the diagnostic criteria.
Although im still finding it all a little bit vague and also worrying that people with classice autism may be affected.

My bro:)

At the moment I am currently undergoing an internship in the US for the purposes of my career. I have been away from my family 6 weeks; it’s the longest time it’s ever been with seeing my Mam, Dad and brother. Me and my parents are skping almost every day which is so helpful. But my brother lives in a residential house the net town over so I skpe him once a week!

Our conversations are normally pretty standard. My bro tells me about his week, shows me what new DVD he has purchased or is watching, asks me have I bought him any presents yet (i haven’t!) and gives me his weekly updated list of what pressies I should deliver when I return home for a holiday in the springJ

Then I normally lose my brother to the camera. My bro absolutely loves his reflection and the tiny skpe camera which allows you to see yourself is just too much for him to bear, so normally the rest of the conversation is my bro eyes himself, making fish faces et :)

So this message is an ode to my bro, who i love much and miss terribly. With all the upheavals and confusions of moving to another country it’s nice to have someone in your life who reminds you of the littler pleasures- the excitement of seeing your sibling after a week (even through a computer screen), the yummiest of chocolate and the never-ending fun of making fish faces in the mirror!