Category Archives: Autism

Autism is . . . Not All About the Negative!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Autism is . . . Not All About the Negative! by LaToya Edwards At first I let all that negativity get me down. I was a single mom struggling to keep it together, and all I wanted was … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . A Blessing

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Autism is . . . A Blessing by Meredith “Bird” Myers Both of my children have Autism. Through their Autism they show me an amazing strength that I admire.  They have the long-suffering strength to endure the challenges … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . Perseverance

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Autism is . . . Perseverance by Lena Herrington Race cars, buildings, origami, and teensy weensy bits of paper galore . . . hard work, frustration, pushing through, and more . . . . D, my 11-year-old, has … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . My Greatest Teacher

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Autism is . . .  My Greatest Teacher by Tammy Graham Many people compliment me on having the courage to homeschool my daughter Beth, who is 5 years old and has autism. I never know how to take … Continue reading →

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Chewelry {Giveaway}

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Chewelry Update: The winner of the Chewelry necklace is Elizabeth P.! My daughter has had a need to suck or chew on something since birth. I did the best I could at accommodating her needs with pacifiers and … Continue reading →

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Sensory Conference: Perception is Reality with Paula Aquilla

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Sensory Conference: Perception is Reality with Paula Aquilla, BSc., OT I was blessed to attend the Sensory Conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas, last month as a blogger for Future Horizons. They paid my registration to the conference, and … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . Art Appreciation

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share:Today’s guest post is by my friend Becky Hallberg, who has a son with Asperger’s. Autism is . . . Art Appreciation by Rebekah M. Hallberg “He did WHAT?!” Too many conversations have started this way in our home.  … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . Sensational Adventure and Discovery in Motion!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share: Autism is . . . Sensational Adventure and Discovery in Motion! by Annie Eskeldson Autism is “my sensational adventure!” boasts nine-year-old Ashi.  Ashi’s passions include nature, electronics, art, books and swimming.  If we’re not at home, we can be found … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . Strong

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share:Today’s guest post in the “Autism is . . . ” series is by Jenny Herman. I had the privilege of meeting her at the 2:1 Conference last year, but I have “known” her for a while online. She … Continue reading →

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Autism is . . . not evil

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jennifer Janes

Please share:Today’s guest post is by Jennifer Medina of MedinaMom.com. She is blessed with three sons on the spectrum, and I am privileged to get to spend time with her family almost every week. To the Medina family, “Autism is . … Continue reading →

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