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Liv Luv Lux Episode 28 - You're Trying Too Hard | Limitless Manifesting

2020-01-29T14:46:00.001-05:00

Liv Luv Lux Episode 28 - You're Trying Too Hard | Limitless Manifesting

The Internet is Forever

2018-07-07T19:31:00.003-04:00

Photo by Chen Hu on Unsplash I forgot this blog existed. Four years went by and I left this space completely untouched. Have I nothing to write about? No. That is not the case. My life expanded beyond this space so much that this blog could not adequately hold my feelings and emotions. I went through identity crisis after crisis trying to figure out who I was and whether or not

AB & C - Autism, Black boys & CDC Whistleblower

2014-08-31T11:28:00.000-04:00

Due to the media black out (no pun intended) on this issue many of you may not have heard the story of CDC whistleblower who claims that the CDC covered up link between the MMR vaccine and a 340% increased risk of autism in black boys. For a more indepth explaination of the cover up - go here. I don't want to simply reiterate the story, I want to go a little deeper into some of the connected

How to be a Mother. In case you were curious.

2014-05-10T00:22:00.001-04:00

How to be a Mother; from the mother of 3 on the Autism spectrum This Mother's Day weekend, I want to share my perspective on mothering by way of having 3 children on the Autism spectrum. About 16 years ago, when I first was initiated into motherhood (i.e. by being pregnant,) I thought being a mother would be easy. You really have to love the naivete of a twenty year old girl. I had watched

Autism Awareness Month 2014

2014-04-01T22:11:00.000-04:00

Do you do anything special during Autism Awareness Month? I used to wear my pin everyday for the month of April to work to illicit conversation, but since I am not working right now I am not eliciting many conversations with anyone over the age of 1. I used to try to go to seminars or conferences, but getting away has become increasingly difficult to get away.

1 in 68, So much for awareness....

2014-03-27T23:04:00.001-04:00

Today the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network released a study stating that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism. Not only did the report show a 30% increase since its last estimate of 1 in 88, but it also provides a new profile of autism. 10 Things You Need To Know About CDC's Latest Report from the Autism and

You love someone with Autism, but are they happy?

2013-12-16T11:43:00.001-05:00

"I love someone with autism." Actually, I love three people with autism. I used to attach a pin to my everyday bag that said that, accompanied by a puzzle piece ribbon. Lately I have been focusing on my children's happiness. I have been observing them to gauge whether or not I am doing a good job facilitating enough opportunities for them to discover what makes them happy in

2 Things

2013-10-22T21:37:00.002-04:00

Mutants? Contagion? I just brought her here for a physical...... For the last two years, we have been medical fugitives, only coming out of hiding for absolute serious, mom cure resistant disorders. Despite much resistance and procrastination, I made 3 appointments for the "annual physical." If I want to qualify for respite or for the children to participate in any type of extracurricular

A Year in the House

2013-09-27T01:43:00.000-04:00

I have come to terms with the fact that it may be a year before I can leave the house. I know, I know, I'm not a first time parent, in fact, I've been around this block before, but with twins its a little different. Not to mention, with the older kids its always been a struggle to go out and I have to admit that during this last month, I have not been out with all five, at all. And I

Autistic and Alone

2013-09-11T15:30:00.000-04:00

Over the years I have become hesitant to tell people that I have 3 kids on the autism spectrum. Yeah I know, I have a blog about it, co-founded a non profit about it and frankly my kids are not keeping it a secret as well as I would like them to(that last one is a joke). My hesitation is due to the reactions I have received over the last 5 years since my youngest was diagnosed; the reactions

In My House

2013-09-01T12:13:00.003-04:00

In my house, no one is strange. Nothing gets a weird eye and no one

Life Goes On

2013-09-01T11:46:00.000-04:00

I love to write, but sometimes it gets very difficult to to express what is happening in my life and the lives of those I love. When that happens, I don't write, thus the 7 month gap between post. But I was busy, I was pregnant. I have two new additions to my life, I recently (12 days ago recent) gave birth to identical twin girls; Marilyn and Evelyn, so now my brood is up to 5.

5 Secrets to Successful IEP Meetings

2013-02-28T23:37:00.000-05:00

I am procrastinating. I am supposed to be preparing for my daughter's early morning IEP and instead, I am writing this blog post. I got to thinking about what makes an IEP meeting successful and I came up with 5 things I personally strive for when I walk into my child's classroom. Now remember, I have three separate IEP's to pay attention to, so I have a little bit of experience in this area.

Down with Normal

2012-11-15T23:21:00.001-05:00

normal - conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; regular; natural. In other words; boring. Two separate events conspired together to get me to dust off the keyboard and write a post. My life is never without some sort of external drama and this week did not disappoint. I work as a job coach for individuals with disabilities and I was meeting with one of the individuals I work with

Normal? Nah. Who wants that?

2012-11-15T09:21:00.000-05:00

Step Into A World......

2012-10-09T21:17:00.000-04:00

I tend to complain a lot in my blog post. Ironically in my day to day, I rarely complain at all, preferring to allow most situations to work themselves out naturally, if possible. Writing for me is a catharsis where I can share and develop my thoughts in a way that I can't in the "real world." I realize that this blog serves as a lens into our lives so it is important for me not to overlook the 3

Falling Through the Cracks; When African American Children DON'T Get Diagnosed

2012-09-26T14:39:00.000-04:00

Do a cursory web search on "African American's" and "Autism" and you will notice one clear trend; Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children Under-representation of African Americans in autism genetic research Autism diagnoses tend to come later for African-American children We are not at the table. Our voices are not being

Models of Disability; Models for Autism

2012-09-25T11:04:00.000-04:00

Is it relevant to know what someone's context for disability is? Do you think it affects treatment, service and care? I do. I think that no matter how educated or impartial a person claims to be, there underlying views come through even when they are not supposed to. Check out the show - and share your comments below

You Know Your a Difficult Parent When.......

2012-09-06T18:00:00.000-04:00

Back to school can also mean back to IEP (Individualized Education Programs) meetings with the school district for many parents with special needs children. I already have 2 scheduled for the end of next month. I was talking to a friend this morning who was on her way to her child's meeting. We were discussing ways to say things and later I got to thinking, "am I a difficult parent?" One

Do I sound angry?

2012-08-30T22:36:00.000-04:00

Why do I write? Its a question I ponder frequently. I look at the world and I want to comment on it. I have always been first and foremost a writer. I am not particularly beholden to grammar and style as I have issues with authority, but I do like passion and sentiment. My biggest fan and critic (my mother) told me that in my first show I sounded angry. Anger. That's an all too familiar&

Check out my trailer for the radio show.....

2012-08-29T12:33:00.000-04:00

Where to Put your Guilt

2012-08-28T15:33:00.000-04:00

When I moved my family to Delaware 2 years ago, I thought I was prepared. Actually, I pretended to be prepared, but I really wasn't. I wanted to move, that was my primary motivation and I hoped that things would positively fall into place. They didn't. Had I done my research, I would have known that the state I was moving to did not have the resources and supports I had grown accustomed to in

"Mind Stealers from Outer Space" and other acceptable excuses for my behavior

2012-08-22T16:19:00.000-04:00

"Mind Stealers from Outer Space" and other acceptable excuses for my behavior I’m trying this podcasting thing out again and here’s why; I love to talk! Ask my mother and my husband, they can't get me to shut up. For a shy person, I really have no problem talking to

Changing Energy

2012-08-18T10:54:00.000-04:00

This summer was rough. With moving, new school, ESY, new job, puberty(menstruation), marriage issues(as always); I am glad that we will be heading into a consistent structure. My last post Do you ever just want to give up? my cry for help which no one heard, was quite the unload. I can honestly say the sentiments expressed in the post are no longer relevant. At least

Do you ever just want to give up?

2012-07-16T21:38:00.000-04:00

Its been awhile. I haven't written or done a show in ages. I just needed to vent. My children are growing everyday into young adults and I feel as if I have failed as a mother in so many ways. I try to make the best decisions, but sometimes, even my best efforts are not enough. Summer is traditionally a hard time. No school. The kids have ESY (Extended School Year) until noon, but