Trivia Thursdays (No. 3)

Posted by on May 23, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 0 comments Every Thursday, I will ask a trivia question. The questions will fall under developmental disabilities, special needs parenting, special education, etc. Any week could be a prize week for the person who answers correctly. You never know when a prize will be awarded, so please play EVERY Thursday. Today’s Question: What year was the word “autism” first added to the Diagnostic and...
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Autism and Wandering: How Many More Must Die?

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Blog | 22 comments (This guest post is written by Dad of Angel.) To the family of Mikaela Lynch, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. Mikaela’s death was a very unfortunate accident that has had a whiplash effect in many ways. First, your child was missing, second your child dies, then all of a sudden thousands of people out of right field are pointing fingers at you and playing the blame...
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Sailing Autistic Seas Turns 1

Posted by on May 16, 2013 in Blog | 8 comments Do you know what today is? It’s my “Bloggyversary.” Yes, I am channeling my inner Tony Toni Tone because Sailing Autistic Seas turned 1 today. I have to admit that this Web site has been therapeutic for me. When Angel was diagnosed with autism, I needed to find an outlet to express my emotions and share information with other parents. Sailing Autistic Seas has been that outlet. When...
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Mother’s Day: He Loves Me! He Loves Me More!

Posted by on May 12, 2013 in Blog | 12 comments I remember when we took Angel to get his two-month old shots. I remember standing in his pediatrician’s tiny office as she brought the injection needle near his little brown thigh. I remember holding my breath. Poor Angel! He had no idea what was coming. He was the true picture of innocence. As the needle pierced Angel’s skin, he did not cry right away but within a few seconds he let out a...
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Trivia Thursdays (No. 2- Answer and Winner)

Posted by on May 10, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 2 comments Yesterday’s Trivia Question was: What U.S. city held the FIRST sensory friendly film for families of children with autism? Answer: Columbia, MD For more information on the Sensory Friendly Movie program visit the AMC Theaters Web site. This program is done in collaboration with the Autism Society. Thanks to everyone for taking part. Look out for next Thursday’s question. You never know,...
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Trivia Thursdays (No. 2)

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 8 comments Every Thursday, I will ask a trivia question. The questions will fall under developmental disabilities, special needs parenting, special education, etc. Any week could be a prize week for the person who answers correctly. You never know when the prize will be awarded, so it is a good idea to play weekly. Now on to the rules: Mandatory: You must visit the link provided for that week to enter and...
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