An Autism Blog

PRIMITIVE LIFESTYLE

2012-01-16T22:03:00.000-05:00

This guest post from Werner Rogers Since we upgraded our television package after logging onto http://www.cannonsatellite.com/, I have started watching the reruns of the “X-Files”. The show is actually really well written and I can’t say that I have seen an episode so far that I haven’t liked. I did see an episode the other day that really got me thinking. The episode was called “Jersey

Home Alone

2011-11-01T08:37:00.000-04:00

Thanks for the post from Sylvester Campbell. I never thought I needed an alarm system until I had kids. My husband started a new job a year after we got married and since then, he’s been coming home pretty late at night. It didn’t bother me when it was just me at home because for some reason, I felt secure by myself watching TV late at night, as long as I had the lights on. Now, six years

It Sucks to Be Poor

2011-09-02T10:49:00.002-04:00

Yes, I said it. I mean really, no one WANTS to be poor and need financial help. I am so tired of the run around that The Diva's college is giving her in regards to her financial aid. Although, she had her reasons to go all the way to VA-I did tell her these things would happen. They didn't offer her major in any of the local community colleges. That's why she moved to VA. Thrilling... So,

The Comedian's First Day of College, The Diva Waits

2011-08-31T18:28:00.000-04:00

Today my first born child attended his first day of college. He was pretty excited about it. When he got home, he said it felt like high school. He saw many of his high school classmates there. That's understandable. He's attending a local college to get his associates degree in criminal justice to work in law enforcement. Funny, that's what his father wanted to do... This summer The

Hate Them Leaving…

2011-08-30T19:45:00.000-04:00

Contribution by Saul Martin I wonder how many people out there think like I do? I wonder how many people hate to watch their kids go off to college and grow up. Hopefully, I have taught them enough that they will make the right decisions in life. I feel like my wife and I are already having empty nest syndrome, it’s going to be a hard transition and I can already tell that my wife is

Thailand Vacation AHA Moment!

2011-08-12T16:27:00.000-04:00

The other day I finally watched the movie Eat Pray Love. I enjoyed watching the movie, while also thinking... WOW! This lady has it so good, but she's still so whiny. Great job, home, financial stability, relationship...but she still has to "find herself". WT?!? Anyway, while watching the show it got me thinking about many successful bloggers and internet marketers... no I'm not going to

5 Libraries That Have Been Featured in Movies

2011-08-12T08:38:00.000-04:00

Who ever knew that libraries could be famous too? These libraries were made famous from their appearances, even if they were small, that they had on screen. Harvard Library: This was featured in the movie, The Social Network, and it was true to life. If you saw this movie then you knew that it all evolved on the campus of Harvard. Though some scenes were remade on a Hollywood set, some made the

Our Family Enjoys The TV Show Modern Family

2011-06-26T19:00:00.000-04:00

Guest post written by Christine Duncan I thought ABC came out with great shows last year and I'm so delighted that they brought back Modern Family. This show is so funny and our family is in stitches during every episode. The show features a family and is filmed documentary style. The family includes a father named Jay who is remarried to a younger beautiful Columbian woman named Gloria;

Selling the 8 in 1 Little Tikes Adjustable Playground Set | Need a Transmission and Lawn Mower!

2011-06-16T10:16:00.000-04:00

You know what they say... When it rains it pours. So, the transmission on the minivan needs to be replaced- again. I think it may be best to get another used minivan instead. Best of all, the law mower I just bought last year stopped working. Lucky ME! My lawn looks like a jungle. LOL! I know my neighbors are going through changes. Every year, I have to buy a new lawnmower. Last year, my

Ben Stiller is So Funny

2011-04-25T07:28:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Jonathon Woods My favorite actor throughout this decade has to be Ben Stiller, and this is because he has made so many hilarious movies. They are all so good it is hard to decide which ones are the best, and what ones are also good. My favorite of all has to be Zoolander, and this is a movie that I can view over and over again. I am able to see so many different Ben Stiller movies

Meeting Ben Stiller

2011-04-20T16:05:00.000-04:00

Last Thursday, (April 14, 2011) I went to the city with The Little One and the Diva. The Diva was going to take the bus to DC to be a facilitator at Power Shift. (Most of you know she is a 17 yr old vegan and environmental activist). After dropping her off, I met The Little One's Dad. We had a great day time. We took The Little One to ToysRUs, rode the ferris wheel and ate at a nice diner.

Organizing Chores with our Chore Chart

2011-02-12T19:02:00.000-05:00

Guest post from: Kent Lara With five kids in the house it's really hard to keep up with everything that everyone's doing at one time. It's even harder to remember who's supposed to do what when it comes to chores, so we've really been needing a chore chart for a while now. So I thought that it would be good to make a New Year's resolution for 2011 to finally put together a chore chart. I had no

My Child Is Autistic, Not a Spoiled Brat!

2010-08-15T17:13:00.000-04:00

PDD-Nos Memoirs When you are a parent of an autistic child, you tend to get a lot of stares and unsolicited advice. Why? If you're child is having sensory overload and starts having a meltdown, they immediately assume your child is a brat! I still remember the first time my ex-mother-in-law experienced this. My son got sensory overload at his brother's graduation. He started yelling because

Kid Arguing With Mom Over a Chalupa Caught on XBox Live

2010-01-04T08:45:00.004-05:00

Before you start complaining about your kids, listen to this video. This kid argued with his mom for 30 minutes while other kids recorded the conversation on XBOX Live! The kid had a complete meltdown for 30 minutes over a TacoBell Chalupa. Not even getting slapped shuts him up!Part 2 of Kid Arguing Over Chalupa.Part 3 of XBOX Live Chalupa Argument.

Who Am I Going to Marry?

2009-11-06T09:30:00.002-05:00

It's been three weeks now that The Little One has been mulling over a very important and life changing question.Three weeks ago, I saw him deep in thought. It was apparent that he was stressed out. His eyebrows were knit and his little face was scrunched up, the way he concentrates when he's writing his letters carefully enough to touch the correct lines on the page.I asked him:"What are you

I've Been Sent to See the Judge

2009-11-05T13:42:00.004-05:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsLately, The Little One has been reminding everyone:"I'm not 7 anymore, I'm 8!"This is his way of letting us know, he's not a baby anymore. Now, how could anyone think that a kid that weighs 80 lbs is a baby is beyond me.He continues to pick up language from his siblings, school, youtube, TV and movies. This could be good .... or bad, depending on what comes out of his mouth.This

Little One's Tribute to Youtube's Fred Figglehorn

2009-09-10T16:38:00.003-04:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsThe Little One is fascinated with Fred Figglehorn's youtube videos. I don't know if it's his high pitched voice or all the screaming he does, but The Little One loves it! He started making "web shows" with The Diva because he wants to be like "Fred".In August, I bought him a small digital camera so that he can record his beloved web shows.Here's one that The Diva edited to sound

I Have Way Too Much Fun With My Kids

2009-02-20T17:05:00.001-05:00

There are a lot of issues that arise from having a large family. One of them is the obvious, expenses. There are other issues like blended families...I won't go there.There are days I wonder how life would be if I was single, but I think I'd be bored and unhappy. I have fun with my kids. Sometimes I think I have too much fun. Don't get me wrong, there are days I'm overwhelmed. For example,

Wishful Thinking or The Law of Attraction?

2008-12-03T15:42:00.005-05:00

My son is in the middle school and I often tease him about his "fan club". The little girls have lost their minds. I've had little girls call here crying, yeah and they're not even dating. The Diva is always weary of little girls that befriend her. They are usually overfriendly and want to invite her over or be invited here. It's transparent. The Chatterbox has no heart. She doesn't even

A Marriage Proposal

2008-11-05T19:12:00.010-05:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsA few weeks ago, the kids and I went to the mall. We were at Hollister's when we ran into The Entrepreneur's best friend (she happens to be a girl). The girl is 13 and has two sisters and a brother. Her youngest sister is about the same age as my youngest (7). She's a pretty little girl with long blonde hair. She's a cross between Dakota Fanning and Emily Osment. While we

Blueberry Fear!

2008-10-10T23:41:00.013-04:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsAs I've explained before, The Little One watches movies over and over again and memorizes the scenes. The more he likes a movie, the more he watches it. Being 7 years old and on the autism spectrum, he has a difficult time separating reality from Hollywood. A few weeks ago, The Little One's dad bought several (individual size) pies. He purchased cherry, pineapple and blueberry

Should Parents Teach Their Children About Politics?

2008-10-03T14:32:00.000-04:00

It's 8:19 pm and I'm waiting for the vp debate to begin. My 9 1/2 year old starts telling me that her teachers were making a collage of the candidates. They pointed to the picture of the woman and asked the students "Does anyone know who this is?" My daughter raised her hand and answered, "Sarah Palin". Now, my daughter wants to be a veterinarian. She has an unusual ability to memorize

How Sarah Palin's Pandering Motivated Me

2008-09-05T11:11:00.002-04:00

Before Sarah Palin's speech, I was on the phone with a friend. This particular friend and I have a special bond because are children in the same special needs school. My 7 yr old son has autism and her 7 yr old son has a hereditary condition. We were discussing the Sarah Palin pick. She told me she believed Sarah Palin was going to try to throw her son's disability into the speech as a

Dear Michael Savage

2008-07-24T18:52:00.013-04:00

Dear Michael Savage, This is my youngest son. I refer to him on my site as The Little One. He was born two days after 9/11/2001, the youngest of 7. His name is Jonathan Luke, but we call him Jon-Luke. Jon-Luke is diagnosed with PDD-Nos on the autism spectrum. I want to tell you, he wasn't always this way. He was a very energetic little boy that was developing normally. Due to the frequent

Wiley InterScience Meets Your Research Needs

2008-06-28T18:13:00.003-04:00

Time is going by so quickly and I'm thinking of going back to school soon. When the kids were younger, I thought about all the hours I spent at the library doing research for papers. That thought alone stopped me from getting my bachelor's degree. The kids are getting older and now with the internet, I shouldn't have to spend days at the 42nd Street NYC Puvlic Library or any other resource