Do you believe that things sometimes happen for a reason? I’m talking about the sequence of events that, though unconnected, seem to be connected. Some people may call these sequences coincidence, synchronicity, a twist of fate, or Godwinks. I do believe things often happen for a reason. Often, experiences seem to relate in unexpected ways. … Continue reading Synchronicity or Godwinks?
Author: Debbie
Autism and Refrigerator Moms
I don’t know if you’ve heard the term refrigerator mother. Well see, I’m of that era…and I wish I could remember the first book I read. It was by a doctor. It was a huge book and after I read it, I said, “Oh, this is [my son].” It was about autism. These are the … Continue reading Autism and Refrigerator Moms
Telling Your Child He Has Autism
Does your child with autism know about the diagnosis? When did you tell him or her? As an adult on the spectrum, how did you find out that you have autism? At my cafe book signing last fall, a young woman walked up to my table with her daughter. I don’t think she was in … Continue reading Telling Your Child He Has Autism
Author Next Steps
There are those people who make resolutions when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. Then there are those of us who do not. As I think over past improvements and accomplishments in my life, I realize that none of them were the result of one moment in time or one list of resolutions. In … Continue reading Author Next Steps
Ghosting
Recently, I read an article on ghosting, which has nothing to do with the supernatural beings that might be seen on Halloween. Nor was it about the shadowy second image that sometimes appeared on old tube televisions, if you are old enough to remember those. It also has nothing to do with the way the … Continue reading Ghosting
An Autism Book and Book Signings
What happens if you have a book signing and nobody comes? Fortunately, that has not yet happened to me at the three author events I have had since my book release in August. While my turnout has not always been large, those who have shown up and talked to me have been a surprising and … Continue reading An Autism Book and Book Signings
Finding Autism Events
As a parent of a child with autism, how do you find out about local events, workshops, or activities that are pertinent to you and your child? Recently, I asked this question of two parents of children on the spectrum. One woman, the mother of a young adult with autism, told me, “It’s been totally … Continue reading Finding Autism Events
Autism Events in St. Louis
One of the things that I hope to accomplish with my website is to help followers be aware of autism related events as well as sensory friendly venues or providers in the St. Louis area. I have begun working on a list to publish on my website. If you know of a sensory friendly provider … Continue reading Autism Events in St. Louis
Autism Parents’ First Steps
What happens when parents first hear that their child has autism? As a teacher, I once sat across the table from a mother and father when they first heard that word. Tears flowed when these parents were told that it was just possible that their child had autism. There are parents who have said that … Continue reading Autism Parents’ First Steps
Sharing Autism Experiences
Dear Reader and Friend, When I first began what I called “My Project I Hope Will Become a Book about Autism,” I was afraid that I would have a difficult time finding people to tell me their stories. I was amazed when people I knew and even people I didn’t know kept saying “Yes!” when … Continue reading Sharing Autism Experiences
