Unity Among the Autism Community

On the eve of April - Autism Awareness month, I feel compelled to get this off my chest. See I have been holding my tongue for some time and I absolutely cannot stand it anymore. The ‘infighting’ among the autism community grates at my inner core and I find myself needing to come forth in order to release the charged feelings I am experiencing ... I understand it may not do any good, but at least I will have said my peace.At a time when autism numbers...

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The Coffee Klatch presents Temple Grandin

The Coffee Klatch (TCK) is a real time twitter chat room founded and moderated by Moms of special needs children. TCK brings knowledge and empowerment into front rooms across the globe. I have found other mothers (and fathers) to be my best resource in advocacy, education and support; and TCK ranks up there with the best! Visit their web site for more information and transcripts from former shows. Last night TCK had TEMPLE GRANDIN as their guest!...

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Kidney Stone Update...

The CAT scan revealed I had a total of 18 kidney stones. 5 on the right side, ranging 2-4 millimeters. 13 on the left ranging side, 2-8 millimeters. They blasted the 6 & 8 millimeter ones on the left with sound waves... I have been passing gravel since Ground Hog’s Day. The remaining ones have to be passed ‘naturally’. Tonight I am in severe pain and am pretty sure that I am passing one of the larger ones on the right. All I can do is...

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Back in the Saddle at Riverwind Equine

It had been four long months since we had gone to the horse barn… you could feel a calm excitement in the jeep on ride there. As we pulled up Sahara yelled, “There it is!!” Emily clicked off her seatbelt and eagerly reached for her helmet and bag of apples then disappeared.As we walked down the broken concrete path, we were met by a wet, cold, muddy day. Nevertheless, there was complete life emerging before our eyes. New horses stuck out there heads...

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