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Confessions of an autism mother: The GFCF equation

I’ve recently been experimenting with a vegan diet, and my diet plus Fiona’s gluten-free diet takes some meal planning. Add to that the...
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Confessions of an autism mother: We threw a birthday party and practically no one came

Have you heard the wise yet universally ignored birthday party advice that you should only invite as many guests as your child’s age? With...
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Confessions of an autism mother: I spent Mother's Day without my kids and I liked it

In another state to attend my new nephew’s baptism, I woke up alone on Mother’s Day, poured myself a black cup of coffee instead of...
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Confessions of an autism mother: I don't do ABA at home

I am a staunch believer in Applied Behavioral Analysis. It’s a concrete therapy with solid goals, statistical grids and a lot of scientific...
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Confessions of an autism mother: Once again, I'm reversing myself

When politicians do it, it’s called flip-flopping. When bosses do it, it’s called bad management. When men do it, it’s called...
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Confessions of an autism mother: I leave Fiona behind sometimes when I ought to take her

Yesterday my son had a music recital. Twice a year, Zeke gives a solo performance with other student cellists for parents and teachers. In case you...
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Confessions of an autism mother: I am a refrigerator

As if I need more reasons to second-guess myself, I read study after study indicating that it’s my fault that my daughter Fiona is on the...
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Confessions of an autism mother: It's time to stop and smell the progress

This morning I woke up to the sound of driving rain and thunder, but the perfect storm was yet to come. My babysitter on vacation, my husband on a...
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Confessions of an autism mother: I just discovered Ann Bauer

Yes, I am a newbie. I was introduced to the essays of Ann Bauer just a few days ago.My spectrum daughter Fiona is almost four years old. I worry...
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Confessions of an autism mother: When bad behavior is bad behavior

One of the most difficult problems I encounter while raising a spectrum child is trying to decide what constitutes bad behavior and what is simply...
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