http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/child-with-autism-blog.html Stay informed by our unique Child with Autism Blog of news, practical tips, announcements, special postings or some of our pages worth pointing out that you might otherwise miss. en-us child with autism Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:20:49 GMT Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:20:49 GMT child-autism-parent-cafe.com a576f7fbcdb683a050f1cc923acf8645 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/dan-marino-camp-in-florida.html Both of my children have Autism. They have attended DMC for about 4 years. This is a great camp for special needS children. They provide a well rounded Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:20:46 GMT ce010e2facf105e8ba9faec9fa9ece16 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/a-pill-for-autism.html I wish I could call your name once with an immediate response. Just for a day. I wish you could say, I love you Mommy without any prompting. Just for Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:19:20 GMT d1d41c7404d991da0443ad46958b0104 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/in-my-voice.html It's difficult I know sometimes you look at the sky for an answer. I'd rather be alone than in a room filled with people. Drawing superheros or gazing Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:35:41 GMT f816b84ca414a51d8fb15bc7a0afe679 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/mother-of-an-autistic-20yearold-what-about-his-future.html I am so frustrated! My son was diagnosed with autism at approximately 18-months-old. We have had our ups and downs with eating, potty training, speaking, Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:13:29 GMT e80bdf676089a23a84590790fcfaad91 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/the-legendary-graduate.html Hello, my name is Joseph D. Smith, and I have Asperger Syndrome. To make things interesting, I have published a book titled he Legendary Graduate, which Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:30:13 GMT 0aaef05b3d5a0b261483eddbe68baee9 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/my-only-son.html My son is 24-years-old. I think he has autism. He will count things before we leave to go somewhere. Then he checks everything. When we get out of the Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:07:31 GMT 234286e5dcfd85476154d082614b4cdf http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/i-have-an-autistic-angel.html I have a two-year-old princess. I remember the day I was told she had autism. It was devastating and very hard to get over, but we all do. Its been a Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:23:53 GMT d4a916c81b61140891992f1fe7c7ff26 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/blanket-therapy.html I used a blanket to help comfort a child in my music class that was having trouble with transitions. The child wrapped herself up in the blanket and immediately Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:15:21 GMT 517eee655c94e468d374fbdd18eb76e4 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/how-to-help-a-younger-sibling-of-autism.html My son is seven-years-old with Autism. He is aggressive and at times violent. He takes a lot of his frustration out on his younger sister. She will be Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:14:04 GMT 4a49f1df9e21a4fcba8fbf3955a9a895 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/how-to-handle-negative-parenting-comments.html What do you find is the best way to handle a situation when someone mistakes autistic behaviors with poor parenting behavior? I have found this time Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:08:47 GMT 79cb95c3d952515538b847a2425a8796 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/mother-of-an-autistic-20yearold-worries-about-his-future.html I am so frustrated! My son was diagnosed with autism at approximately 18-months-old. I have always been able to provide for him, until my recent divorce. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:02:22 GMT 543f0be69735e6a47baf8c8c17e50c4e http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-related-hot-topic.html Our autism-related Hot Topic page is where site visitors share their comments, autism stories, and views with the autism community. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:53:59 GMT 47ab09d121695bd6ab293cd03f83b9f0 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/life-is-but-a-dream.html I have found that it is a common occurrence to be both filled with the sweet joy of happiness and the pulling, wrenching loneliness of despair. I feel Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:33:32 GMT 0a0f79db4f74a867dac4ce029f10bd48 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-research-organizations-and-foundations.html Listing of autism research organizations and foundations. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:33:29 GMT c3387de21c45e4f15bcc58c57d03f6bc http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-awareness.html Help spread autism awareness in your community! Page shares information, tips and graphics for an eventful Autism Walk and other fun fundraiser ideas. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:27:30 GMT c0a05d9cc66b41f3d4168ffe02f09a9a http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/information-on-autism.html Basic information on autism which every parent and caregiver should know. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:43:20 GMT 37f1af76614b335b8c3664f51d047b6a http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-legislation.html Autism legislation and action alerts. Contact your federal and state elected officials, contact the media, and more. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:38:52 GMT 27f4e863cee110f6606e23283b53918f http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-prevalence-rate.html What is the autism prevalence rate? Autism is one of the most common developmental disorders American children face. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:08:24 GMT ecd0a219236b2d751dcf50f8e9d6317a http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/blue-and-pink.html Little boy with nothing to say Out of place and always so quiet Hardly a word but when asked Will give you an answer I hope it makes sense Little girl Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:12:01 GMT eb6b361a83a585ee99cc06264d6d162e http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/dsm-redefining-aspergers-syndrome.html Recently, there was an article in the Pekin Daily Times, Illinois, by Daniel Vance, Syndicated columnist titled: DISABILITIES Asperger's syndrome being Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:00:03 GMT a3e42ff94460936ccd70b102a428a1e8 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/asd.html I have a lovely little boy age 2 and 8 months. We have just been told for sure he has ASD and by God, its hard Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:57:06 GMT b7c6dbea1165701fe2c64614eba69b39 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/dealing-with-rude-people.html How do you deal with ignorant people who make comments like nice family he comes from when out in public and your child has a fit and is spitting out expletives Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:55:20 GMT ccd0746c6f431f313a4df958e192a6d9 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/a-special-package.html When he was born, staring at me, Not crying just a sweet little bundle of Joy. As he grew older he really did not like to play with any toy. He was Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:19:20 GMT 1ec615016739f2e734463d2930898471 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/my-brother-is-autistic.html My brother is autistic. We find it very hard to communicate with him. Even in the yard, he sometimes scratches or hits me. Even though he isn’t mean. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:43:20 GMT 1bf3fad9af6cbc81682603e1899bd882 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/national-health-resources.html National Health Resources provides information, services, and programs nationwide to benefit children and adults with learning disabilities and their families. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:59:49 GMT e955171aa0d7465475717ced353cbee5 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/our-own-tracks.html In such an instant The meaning of life Was never so present Till you were born on that night So grateful for fires That mold and refine To prepare Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:02:25 GMT bb43865fc1f1fdf6772e46061ee4d468 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/she-wouldnt-be-abby.html Who would this child be, if not from the start Her quiet smile and sparkling eyes held no clue to her secret As she grew and no one still knew Who would Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:31:34 GMT 35fc01bf56438c81a36af5c3e9903f25 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/my-little-man.html On my 21st birthday I found out you were on your way It was a very mixed emotional day I was nervous, excited, scared And for what was ahead I wasn't Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:23:40 GMT bcabc4e540cd7f9f31ecb7182513e0cb http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/developmental-disabilities-services-office.html Developmental Disabilities Services Office provides individuals and families with information and referrals to local service provider agencies in New York. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:16:28 GMT 72deb97c894bd0d23634194cef7134ca http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/going-on-vacation.html I am a mother of three children. Our 15-year-old son has autism and has issues going to different places. We can barely go away without a fight and can Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:41:48 GMT 5b2d51c4c99a4e4ac1cbfb9cf826ebc1 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/waves.html Sometimes Autism overwhelms us, Washes over us, nearly drowns us. Frigid fingers cling to us Pulling us down into its black depths. We flounder and Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:27:10 GMT 0192159af587ac1a3b37f71282ce2949 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/little-star-center-of-jacksonville.html My son attended the Little Star Center summer camp for the 2011 summer session. He really enjoyed all the activities and field trips. He really learned Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:47:00 GMT edfd86e8ddffe8a74a9ece6ce8e53102 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/gods-perfect-gift.html When I first held you in my arms I fell in love in love with you, When you look at me My heart was yours. I would tickle your toes And see you and hear Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:44:56 GMT 660d7ff55e7304d9449b5bd87216b092 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/wish-i-could-follow.html The way she moves, the way she speaks, So different and yet so similar to me. I want to know how she feels, What captivates her as real. I watch emotions Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:22:24 GMT b3be3ad98fa7822409eb9e1fd0203465 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-if-you-only-knew.html Autism if you only knew what you've done to me and my family. In the past 15 years you've brought hurt, shame, pain, guilt and misunderstanding. You've Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:14:00 GMT 67a221384787fdd7da92c997df538596 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/34yearold-woman-with-autism.html I have an autistic daughter age 34. I have taken care of her for her entire life. I know it takes a lot of repetition to teach them. And I am patient and Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:37:42 GMT 052f2f70e8f5d6b3ae1e3d4779ab7ab5 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/through-your-eyes.html You study things so closely in your quirky little way You wanna know everything at everytime of day Everyday is different except for your routine I know Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:34:11 GMT 01a6e6d8c4cdf649e6ed45aa3b6a155f http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/christs-plan.html The passion in your heart Shines through your eyes Because autism will not allow you to speak The words you hold on your tongue Are expressed through Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:05:02 GMT 894172258ad065f4f63b993ebe884e09 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/child-with-autism-blog.html#College-Resources-For-People-With-Intellectual-Disabilities For college resources available nationwide and a searchable database of all post-secondary programs, visit www.thinkcollege.net. On the lower left column entitled "Webinar Archives" is a link to detailed information on funding for college. child-autism-parent-cafe.com Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:13:01 GMT ff87579302bd144d36196f1399e61454 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/child-with-autism-blog.html#Change-The-Term-Mental-Retardation-to-Intellectual-Disability In consideration of "Rosa's Law (Public Law 111-256), New York State Education Department Board of Regents has approved for permanent adoption the amendment of the term "Mental Retardation" to "Intellectual Disability" in place of "mental retardation" {sections 200.1 and 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education) for student special education classifications on individualized education programs and other relation documents, to address issues of respect and dignity for individuals with disabilities. www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:05:32 GMT 3b5f34c1e0f6fa87d75f55cdd9f7828b http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/ill-wait.html Day after day, you walk into my classroom and go through your routine. You hang up your coat and backpack and put away your things. Circle time and songs, Mon, 02 May 2011 18:01:23 GMT 0e496e2a98550350e10671b457009fa2 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/a-special-child.html The future so uncertain The past is just a haze The truth is there for life It will never be a phase My child maybe awkward Every day I watch him grow Mon, 02 May 2011 17:25:22 GMT 3240550082d9ac22264d5459482877e7 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/my-autistic-son.html They ask me” what is wrong with him” they ask me “what’s not right” Long blond hair and big blue eyes they fail to see my plight. “They all do that” Mon, 02 May 2011 17:16:03 GMT 70ca82f7de364d98bc040ec3a50f6a68 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/vision-therapy-visit.html Family shares their amazing vision therapy visit to evaulate a child with autism. Mon, 02 May 2011 16:39:11 GMT e8d9c7cf72d79e8ca178d9866d16196e http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/behaviors.html I have a 27 yr old, that has a problem with transitioning from one place to another. Once he is at the location we are pretty okay, but getting there is Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:39:02 GMT 248370313bd0a725721fb9cc9b09d896 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/a-sisters-poem.html You are going on a journey, As hard as it may be, I am here for you, Whatever you may see. Whenever you can’t keep up, With life and all its fears, I Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:06:18 GMT a796394fd745f4d02536df9f907eb985 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/fallen-angels.html I am very lucky I have these two friends you see I’d say they were more like angels But you’d never believe me We can’t hold a conversation For they do Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:06:16 GMT 40cbe7c3739a5250765682ac26730601 http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/stress-on-families.html Information, resources and tips on coping with autism and the overwhelming stress on families. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:19:19 GMT 99cc6ad0a2ed45c355a2cbaae8f5101e http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-education.html Autism education page shares information on the IEP, resources and articles on how to teach an autistic student. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:08:35 GMT 12f992526f41f282d26cef056bfde99f http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/autism-toys.html Are you looking for fun autism products for an autistic child in your life? Then you will love these autism toys. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:05:24 GMT