Whitterer on Autism

Hands free hair washing

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:44:00 +0000

The hygiene of my children is very much a hands on affair. Having overcome the seasonal changes from baths in the winter, to showers in the summer and then back again, I can honestly say that the...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Do we not Bleed?

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:59:00 +0000

The great thing about growing up is that life becomes so much more calm, relatively speaking. The bad thing about growing up is that the cues become more subtle, or at least they are for complacent,...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Blood Hounds

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:55:00 +0000

I dry my hands carefully so I can put a fresh plaster on my finger, post washing up and then nip upstairs to bed down the smalls. I whip up the ladder to start with the smallest one on the top...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

All Systems Go – Cruise control

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:59:00 +0000

We’ve always had problems with green, for as long as I can remember. Such a simple word that can be described in so many or few; a secondary colour, mix blue and yellow, use different proportions of...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Where oh where?

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Sometimes these things creep up on you when you least expect them. This one runs at me, bowls me over and catches me out on a day when we’re running behind schedule, loudly drowning in the minutiae...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

One makes a difference

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:31:00 +0000

I prompt them from the calendar, the speech calendar from school that provides a daily prompt, as much for me as for them:- “so…...…what do you know about your grandparents dear?” “Dey are nice and...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

The true price of love – in the nick of time*

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:36:00 +0000

Weddings are such a complicated business. But that’s one of the great things about growing old, you have the chance to step into the shoes of the previous generation. Now I will be a mother in law,...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Doggy droppings - bonus

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:59:00 +0000

Life in a foreign country is both an adventure and a learning experience. I find that even though I have lived in California for 14 years there is no end to list of things that I do not know, just...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Watch-cat

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:31:00 +0000

Get the code:- Cut and paste from this little boxy thing below When we first took Rascal to the vet as a kitten we were told that he had ‘bonding issues and behavioural problems,’ Nonna was...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

The Age of Reason

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:28:00 +0000

The great thing about having older children is that you can begin to reason with them. Parents can drop the bribery tactics and move swiftly on to persuasion, trading and tit for tat. “Tell you...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Share and Share Alike

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:22:00 +0000

We explain important human relationships to the boys, kith and kin, blood ties, legal ties and the thing that is about to happen to change their lives. “So of course you understand that once they’re...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Well spotted

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:25:00 +0000

He saw it first! If you enjoy caption competitions and photographs, you may wish to nip along to"DJ Kirkby" over at "Chez Aspie" and test your brain power. "Nonna" always welcomes...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Sock Puppets

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:11:00 +0000

Only teeny tiny this week as I have a wedding to arrange for Sunday the 20th and so all my energies are otherwise tied up. It's a kit for children aged 3 and above which I've had for an awfully long...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Tongue twister

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:31:00 +0000

Hosted by "Tracy" at "Mother May I," but the photo-picture below will whizz you right there with one click. Just call me snap happy. What is it? I'm so glad you asked:- A fossilized,...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Notable quotes

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:59:00 +0000

I watch his performance, robotic dancing and in time until he collapses in a sweaty heap, “sighhhhhh!” “You are such a fun guy.” “Wot did you be callin me?” “Fun guy?” “Ooo…..I thought you be said...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Three little monkeys

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:18:00 +0000

Get the code:- Cut and paste from this little boxy thing below Say "hi" to "Nonna" for me.If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.'

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Caring and sharing

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:25:00 +0000

On Labour Day afternoon after another nocturnal phase with my older son, we are determined to wear them all out in the pool. It is immediately apparent that the water is one degree cooler than on...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Health and safety at play

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:21:00 +0000

“I have an incredibly brilliant solution to the problem,” he announces as he dives into the stationery drawer to rummage around. “I have invented safety improvements.” His toe still bleeds. The...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Halloween practice well in advance

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:55:00 +0000

The artist sets to work with her little brother as model, caught by the throat, one handed life drawing. Miss Incredible, who can extort the required behaviour without apparent force. “Ugh you have...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Two for one

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:52:00 +0000

Only tiny ones for us after our four day weekend. One:- Read and weed some, so that the pile goes down. And two:- Each child to reproduce a picture of 'cat' to inspire "Nonna" to get on with...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Je m'appelle Funny Bear - Full French Version

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:51:00 +0000

Hosted by "Tracy" at "Mother May I," but the photo-picture below will whizz you right there with one click. Just call me snap happy. I have made a Bakewell Tart and a couple of loaves of...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Notable Quotes

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:31:00 +0000

Speech delays are curious things. If you combine them with a smattering of echolalia, sprinkle with scripts and stir in a penchant for colloquialisms, you can end up with a very special recipe. So...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Family Time

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:10:00 +0000

Get the code:- Cut and paste from this little boxy thing below Full of activities so my productivity is more or less zilch. Powered by MckLinky Click here to enter your link and view the...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Waiting

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:18:00 +0000

Child abductions are rare but currently in the news, as are a rash of sex offenders. These things are on my mind when my son unlocks all the locks on the front door and bounds out into the garden at...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Hide and seek

m.mcewen-asker@att.net (Maddy) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:10:00 +0000

I enjoy another pointless conversation with my children now that we have conversations, pointless and otherwise. “Come on you two, let’s play hide and seek with Fred.” My older son looks pleased at...

Autism and humor, not necessarily an oxymoron!

Links for 2009-02-19 [Digg]

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

On Line Grocery Shopping - a comparative review
In these financially stricken times, who can afford to shop on-line? The lazy, the wealthy or both?

Links for 2009-02-18 [Digg]

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Senile Dementia, Alzheimers and the Elderly
How is the best way to cope with aging and dependent relatives? A sense of humour and community support are essential.