Posted on January 25th, 2012 by lorib
You’ve probably noticed the media storm this past week as more information is coming out about the possible changes to the new DSM-V in regards to Autism, Aspergers and PDD-NOS. Parents are anxious, confused and unsure what is happening and are fearful of what these changes mean for their child. If you haven’t heard of [...]
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Posted on January 24th, 2012 by lorib
A recording of today’s free webinar “3 Critical Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing Interventions” is now available! We all want to make the right decisions when it comes to our child. In this 30 minute webinar you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls parents encounter when making these big decisions! Watch Webinar Now! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
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Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by lorib
Last week I wrote about priorities and how we often talk about our priorities but our actions don’t always match up with the talk. As parents we say things like our health is a priority but we don’t eat properly. Or we say our marriage is a priority but we haven’t gone a date night [...]
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Posted on January 20th, 2012 by lorib
After experimenting with a few different recipes this is what I arrived at! I think I’m going to call them: GFCF Flourless Fudge Brownie Cookies (These are highly addictive and way too easy to make late at night. Don’t hate me for giving you this recipe! I tried to warn you!) 2 1/4 cup icing [...]
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Posted on January 16th, 2012 by lorib
The dictionary defines “Priority” as something important that must be done first or needs more attention than anything else or something given special attention. It’s a pretty simple concept. Some things are more important than others and should then therefore be given priority. And yet, putting that into action can seem very difficult. Especially when [...]
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Posted on January 11th, 2012 by lorib
I recently worked with a mother and daughter who were working together to make dietary changes for the daughter’s little boy. In one of our conversations the mother asked me “As the grandmother, how can I best support my daughter and her family through all of this? Before I gave her my suggestions I wanted [...]
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Posted on January 9th, 2012 by lorib
In 2009 a study came out reporting that mothers of children with autism have stress similar to combat soldiers. In 2011 a study revealed that 30% of fathers of children with autism experienced symptoms of depression so severe that they warranted clinical attention. I would venture to say you could likely apply those study results [...]
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Posted on January 6th, 2012 by lorib
These are so easy to make and the great thing is that they also freeze well. You can make a batch, throw them in the freezer and take them out individually for a quick, protein rich breakfast. When I made these I used Kinnikinnick Pastry Mix for the crust. But I also have a great [...]
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Posted on January 4th, 2012 by lorib
I read this blog article about a month ago and was touched by how candid the author was about being a teacher and just not “getting” parents of children with special needs. Now, as her own child with special needs is just a few months away from entering the school system, Leigh Merryday author of [...]
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Posted on January 2nd, 2012 by lorib
Here we are again, the start of a new year. And while I always feel a renewed sense of enthusiasm and motivation at this time of year, I am not one to make resolutions. Have you ever noticed what so many resolutions have in common? They’re often worded in such a negative way and they’re [...]
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