Try to Imagine, by Ariane Zurcher. A very sobering step into an autistic person’s shoes.
Wish I’d known
What I wish I’d been made aware of when my daughter was diagnosed with autism, by Ariane Zurcher. Some very sensible comments about how we view both autism and our autistic children.
Dear Mum, Are You Okay?
Dear Mum, Are You Okay? by My Three Aspies. The love we have for our children pushes us to work hard and do all we can to give them a great life. As much as my mind can believe I’m ok, my body tells the truth. We need to look after ourselves.
The Female Factor
The Female Factor, by Lynne Soraya. An interesting look at female communication styles, particularly the confusing hinting/suggestions, and the hidden emotional messages. I loved her “fill in the blanks” method of decoding the emotion in conversations!
Doubly Exceptional
The Doubly Exceptional Child Grows Up, by Musings of an Aspie. Gifted and Developmentally Delayed don’t cancel each other out, and intelligence is no guarantee of figuring out social rules. Some very interesting analogies and insights.
Asking for Accommodations
Asking for Accommodations, from Musings of an Aspie. Discusses disclosure, feeling conspicuous and potential doubt from others as barriers to seeking accommodations. Some great tips for recognising your own needs, and suggestions for how to ask for accommodations.
Homemade Jelly Recipe
Mix 1 dsp Great Lakes Gelatin with 1/2 cup juice.
Add sweetener to taste (1/8 cup), 1/2 cup warmed juice (1 min in microwave) and 1/2 cup boiling water.
Stir till dissolved then refrigerate.
Good source of protein, and less sugar/additives than the bought stuff.
(adapted from the recipe on the Great Lakes Gelatin site, for Aussies who prefer their jelly to wobble rather than be sliced!)
Autistic Driving School
Julia’s Story from Autistic Driving School. Julia has AS, and is one of the UK’s top Driving Instructors – and teaches autistic people to drive. This is part of the documentary “Autistic Driving School” shown on the BBC. Hope there’s something like that locally for when my children attain driving age!
Do I just accept this?
Do I just accept this?, by FaithMummy. “Do I change my children or do I change the world?” Both. A very well-thought-out discussion, by a Mum who has seen much of the spectrum through the difference of her twins’ diagnoses.
The Paradox
The Paradox, by Autism Mom. “I love my son just the way he is and I wouldn’t change a thing” AND “I work hard to help my son to manage his autism”.
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