Channel Ten's Good News Week aired some jokes about Autism last night that I found offensive. View the article here: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/tv/channel-tens-good-news-week-upsets-families-after-continued-jokes-about-autistic-children/story-e6frexlr-1225856088974 A lot of people have commented that I need to 'lighten up' and that it's just a joke. Yes I agree it was a joke, and anyone who knows me, knows that I... Continue Reading →
Raising awareness about autism.
I've been on my soapbox about Autism this week. I give you this from our local paper 🙂 Raising awareness about autism By KIM COUSINS 14 Apr, 2010 11:41 AM Candy Jubb is one busy mum. She has six (7) children, three with various degrees of autism, and works hard to raise awareness of the... Continue Reading →
Using the iPod Touch for Autism.
Just thought I'd update on the communication issues we've been having with Thomas. (For first time readers Tom is severely Autistic and non verbal). I was going to get him the 'Go Talk' system, but it was just way to expensive to get the right one for his needs. Even though I know I could... Continue Reading →
For the love of Pandora…
Lisa Simpson once said "This is why I can't have nice things!" And sadly I feel sometimes that neither can I. Let me explain. Our autistic son Tom has major sensory issues, and he feels the need to chew on, fiddle with, eat non food items. Especially my items. Why is mummies stuff seems so... Continue Reading →
April is Autism Awareness Month!
On the 2nd of April the Empire State Building will be lit up with blue lights to mark the start of Autism awareness month. I am a mother of two Autistic children, living in Rural NSW Australia. My son Tom is ten and he cannot talk, well it's not that he can't, he won't. We... Continue Reading →
World Autism Day is coming, what are you doing?
April 2nd 2010 is World Autism Awareness Day, what will you be doing to help spread awareness? Here's how you can help. Head to these websites, register for events/workshops - find out what's going on and be there! http://www.autismhour.com.au - This year Autism Hour starts at 9am on April 30. Take the autism hour pledge and... Continue Reading →
The big and the small of it.
Today we had a third child diagnosed with Autism. I am just bereft right now. I'm sure I'll find my bearings eventually but for now I am lost. But... If I allowed myself to constantly focus on all our problems I'd go insane. Yes we have 'issues'. I've lost count of how many, and who... Continue Reading →
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