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Hilarious and very well-written blog by 'an ex-pat from the UK', who describes herself as 'middle aged, bifocaled and technically challenged.' She and her significant other 'currently enjoy fragile custody of 3 minors and a major, two girls, two boys, two with blue eyes, two with brown eyes, two with autism, two without.'

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Whitterer on Autism

English - Autism, Parenting

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Whitterer on Autism · 1W ago

The Optimistic Child

A proven program to safeguard children against depression and build lifelong resilience by Martin E.P. Siligman, Ph.D., I’m not here to argue with the premise of this book as that kind of review is available elsewhere. Instead, I’m going to attempt to see whether the strategies contained within

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Whitterer on Autism · 1M ago

Dragon Dictation Speech to Text

Is this a good tool for my autistic child? Good question with no easy answers, however, I can tell you about our own experience, two different versions, and then that might make the decision easier for you. First up, IT IS FREE. I don’t know about you, but I have lost count of [...]

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Whitterer on Autism · 1M ago

Sleep Difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Kenneth J Aitken [Isn't it a great illustration] This is a weighty tome as well it should be considering the subject matter, which deserves every word. Anyone who has any experience of sleep difficulties knows the detrimental effects that can wreck havoc

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Whitterer on Autism · 1M ago

Prompt becomes Trigger

I’m sure I have many fine qualities, but there is one particular skill I lack, probably more. The one that I yearn for is a scientific bent, or a hefty dose of logic in the alternative. This would help me be a better predictor of outcomes. Instead, I am usually bumbling along several metres or [.

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Whitterer on Autism · 2M ago

For Fellow Helicopter Parents

The debate ranges on about high functioning and other points along the spectrum, but some issues remain the same, regardless of which point you pick. We know who we are even without everyone telling us, but we carry on. We hover ever ready. One day, perhaps, we can ditch the prompts, in the fut

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Whitterer on Autism · 2M ago

How Behavioral Optometry can unlock your child’s potential by Joel H. Warshowsky – a book review

First up I must declare my biases:- 1. I received a free galley copy of the book. 2. One of my sons experienced a semester of vision therapy a few years ago and I have nothing positive to report from that experience. 3. Recently we’ve [he] had a diagnoses of Kerataconus which has greatly [...]

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Whitterer on Autism · 3M ago

Malapropisms – know your onions

“No! I don’t want any humblized onions on my hot dog.” “I said caramelized.” “No! Cannibalized are even worse.” I am also happy to announce the winner of the book give-away, which is DJ Kirkby [I think she doubled her chances by commenting twice] so congratulations.

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Whitterer on Autism · 4M ago

Interview with Alexei Maxim Russell

An interview with Alexei Maxim Russell and a signed book give away! What [or who] is the inspiration behind Trueman Bradley? My inspiration, ultimately, was my brother. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome(AS) from a very early age and I have been close to him since birth. It was only d

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Whitterer on Autism · 5M ago

More Malapropisms

“What does it mean?” “What does what mean?” “Suffering from Moose Wings?” “I think you mean mood swings.”

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Whitterer on Autism · 5M ago

Trueman Bradley, Aspie Detective by Alexei Maxim Russell

I have just been reading this fiction novel and I think you might like it too. I plan to harass the author for more information in a most shameless fashion. Any first hand experience of stalking? Want to share? There must be lots of grandmotherly types, who track down and snare young men. Right?

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