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Accepting Autism to Become an Effective Advocate - - Connie Hammer
Did you sense how your identity changed when you became a parent? At the moment of birth or adoption, our lives are never the same because once a parent, always a parent. Despite the fact that our self-identity shifted once Mother Nature inaugurated us as mom or dad, this new role is not... Submitted 14 days 13 hours ago.

A Long Night In The Hospital Changes My Perspective Of Basic Happiness - - Hilda Cang
Thursday - 3rd of March - approximately 5pm. As usual, I was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen. Then my elder daughter received a call, a call from the hospital to say that her daughter, my granddaughter's operation date had been fixed the next day (Friday). We had no idea why had they... Submitted 340 days 23 hours ago.

Divorce and Autism: Making the Best of an Unfortunate Situation - - Connie Hammer
The myth that families of children with Autism have an 80% divorce rate was proven false by researcher Brian Freedman, PhD, clinical director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, as this article, Autism Families: High Divorce Rate Is a Myth... Submitted 28 days 12 hours ago.

10 Tips for Scaring Away Halloween Fears - - Connie Hammer
October may be the month many children look forward to for costumes, candy, and parties with creepy ghouls and goblins but all of this may not be your Autistic child's cup of tea. Every child is different and unique yet it is typical for almost all of them to develop anxieties and fears at some... Submitted 122 days 15 hours ago.

How Can We Help Our Children Fight Against Swine Flu (H1N1) and Calm Their Fears? - Fran Larson
Swine Flu, school, our childrenwhen these words start swirling around in our head, it can be frightening. However, someone once said, "knowledge is power," so lets explore what we need to know about this "monster in the dark." What Is Swine Flu? The virus is actually a combination of... Submitted 2 years 118 days ago.

Child Obesity May Not Be Caused By Video Games - Laura Trahan
Turn on any channel or surf any news outlet and the topic of kids and obesity is sure to come up. Childhood obesity rates are going through the roof and parents, doctors, teachers, etc. are all coming up with their own theories what could lead to a major disturbance in America. KidsHealth states... Submitted 3 years 352 days ago.

Finding Comfort In The Strangest Place: The Internet - Laura Trahan
It is interesting to me how essential the Internet has become to our everyday lives. We wake up every morning to catch the latest news not by clicking on the tv, but instead surfing the top news outlets on the web. We need to shop for presents-we turn to the web to find the latest gift ideas... Submitted 4 years 105 days ago.

Dealing With Embarrassing Situations As a Parent of a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Every once in a while parents are embarrassed by their child's behavior or the factual remarks they make, such as pointing to a person next to you in line and claiming, "she's fat!" Moments like this can be very uncomfortable but fortunately do not occur often, but the risk may be higher if... Submitted 44 days 14 hours ago.

Helping Your ASD Child Survive A Sensory Sensitive Holiday - - Connie Hammer
The holidays are a time of great joy, laughter, learning experiences, sensory awakenings, and fabulous opportunities. Unfortunately, maintaining a holiday atmosphere full of merriment and cheer is not possible to sustain twenty-four hours a day, every day of the week, especially when you have a... Submitted 58 days 11 hours ago.

Tips for Helping Your Child Become a Savvy Consumer - - Connie Hammer
Every holiday from New Year's to Christmas and everything else in between provides opportunities for families and businesses to celebrate. It offers a time for families to gather and do something special and it gives business a chance to increase their revenues. As a result, the holidays and... Submitted 70 days 19 hours ago.

Using Praise to Unleash Your Child's Possibilities - - Connie Hammer
Are you confused by all the information out there in cyberspace regarding the use of praise with children? Is there a best way to praise a child and should a parent of a child with Autism distribute praise differently? If you look at the literature on using praise with children over the past... Submitted 85 days 19 hours ago.

Autism Isn't Fair to Me! Promoting Positive Feelings Among Siblings - - Connie Hammer
If you have more than one child, do they compete for your attention? Do you detect jealousy that you would rather not see? Does the amount of bickering among your children and lobbying for No. 1 position concern you as a parent? Welcome to the world of parenting! In addition to that, if you... Submitted 107 days 12 hours ago.

Children With Autism: They Will Change Your World - Tharuna Devchand
I WALKED beside him, not sure what to do. Unexpectedly, I felt his cold, soft hand slip around my fingers. He squeezed gently, as if it were a reflex, then lifted my hand and pressed it against his nose. I wondered if there was a way to understand him and the way he saw the world when he... Submitted 135 days 7 hours ago.

6 Ways to Nurture Curiosity in a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Along with motivation, curiosity is the one of the best and most direct paths to learning new things. Encouraging curiosity in children is a crucial role parents need to play in developing their child's intellect. Children will stay curious as long as they are allowed to explore, discover and ask... Submitted 142 days 18 hours ago.

A Parent's Guide to Alternative Treatments for a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Does the old fashion medicine man or witch doctor still exist? Remember the stories of the charlatan selling snake oil by the side of the road? Have you been told about someone who can 'cure' your child with Autism? Have you been contacted by someone claiming they can reverse the progression of... Submitted 168 days 19 hours ago.

Measuring Milestones As a Parent of a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Do you remember not getting what you had your heart set on when you were a child? Maybe it was a special birthday gift, or that trip to the zoo, or that new skateboard you coveted. That was childhood but now as adults we are more mature in how we deal with disappointment, or are we? We are wise... Submitted 209 days 12 hours ago.

Secrets to Potty Training Your Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
There are many things about parenting that are enjoyable, such as holding your infant in your arms for the first time or seeing your child take her first step. On the other hand there are some events attached to parenting that we just don't look forward to as much and for many parents toilet... Submitted 220 days 17 hours ago.

Children Drown in Bathtubs All Over America – Negligence but Heartbreak Pain Sad for Parents, Too - Gregory Lewis
BOONE COUNTY, WV - Child bathtub drownings are tragic enough, but how much more so knowing that a negligent parent may have been responsible? Such was the case with a Boone County, West Virginia man, who was sentenced today on what would have been his dead son’s fifth birthday. Through a... Submitted 1 year 16 days ago.

Nintendo Wii, and the American Heart Association? - - James Bond
" The American Heart Association (AHA) has given its seal of approval to Nintendos Wii, Wii Fit Plus, and Wii Sports Resort. " Web MD 05172010 One bright ingrained memory of my childhood is of my brothers and I receiving our Atari 2600. Most joyous was the fact that I could actually... Submitted 1 year 269 days ago.

Should Hot Dogs Be Redesigned? - Laura Trahan
Let's be honest, I sometimes feed my kids hot dogs. O.k., a little more then sometimes. I know that health wise I am doing a disservice to my kids. I know people have looked down their nose on us a many of times. However, I also know that when my son has clubs until five and practice at 6... Submitted 1 year 354 days ago.

Help! My Daughter Has A Urinary Tract Infection - Abigail Richards
Parenting a girl is difficult. Between the drama and pressures of friends, it is not an easy task. Add to that the additional health complications and it is enough for any mother to run into the streets screaming!! Urinary Tract infections can become a constant sore for little girls. As a mom... Submitted 2 years 65 days ago.

Should My Child Be Vaccinated? - Asher Ricard
With the swine flu vaccine hitting the health facilities in the United States, the issues of the merits of vaccinations is coming once again to the discussion table. Ask any kid and they will say a resounding, "NO!" to the question of if they should get vaccines. Parents, on the other hand, feel... Submitted 2 years 128 days ago.

Autism and Hope: Find How You Can Help An Autistic Child - - Steve Kovacs
Autism is a development disability wherein the brain does not work correctly. It usually manifests in the first three years of a child's life and in general, children affected have different ways of seeing, hearing, and feeling things. Often communication is difficult for those with autism. Many... Submitted 2 years 149 days ago.

Cute But Deadly - Grammy Guru
Ah-ha moments come to many of us all the time. Some of them are the garden variety ah-ha kind, some are the hybrid AH-HA types. Recently, I had an AH-HA moment that took my breath away. As a grammy, I often purchase clothing for the little ones, mostly from the sale rack, unless it's for a very... Submitted 2 years 284 days ago.

Are Petting Zoos Safe for Our Children? - Sandra E. Graham
Most, if not all, children love animals and I'm sure most of us have taken our children and grandchildren to a Petting Zoo at some time or other. It can be an entertaining and educational event for a child. But with all the stories of Swine Flu virus topping the news, I can't help but wonder just... Submitted 2 years 291 days ago.