Immune Irregularities Linked To Autism?

This is an interesting theory.  Enjoy.  

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112658848/immune-irregularities-linked-to-autism/

Judging

We all do it.  Outwardly, personally, secretly. Judging.  You learn to live with it, combat it and grow from it.  Until it's all about your child.  This article brings to light an issue that I have addressed before, and continue to struggle with everyday.  And it's only getting worse as Miller grows older.

"Among the problems that parents identified, dealing with judgments from other adults ranked second only to dealing with their child's behavioral problems."

http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/12/12707177-parents-of-autistic-kids-say-stop-judging-us?lite

A School Year Later

Well, Miller just had his last day of preschool for the year...at least until he starts summer school.
I am so proud of all the progress he has made.  A few of the big accomplishments include potty training, drawing vertical lines, horizontal lines, and circles, learning 10 different colors and shapes, matching and sorting, learning the first part of the alphabet (in visual-card form) using scissors independently, playing with friends and socializing, taking turns, and trying new foods!
I hope next school year goes as well as this one has gone.  We are also so fortunate to have an AMAZING, devoted school team.

Never Give Up

NEVER GIVE UP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb_w-bTG6ao&feature=share

Hidden Stress

This article really addresses the stresses that parents of autistic children face everyday.  A very interesting read.

http://triplehelixblog.com/2011/07/hidden-stress-parental-burdens-caused-by-autism/

Nutritional Therapy?

Many autism experts have long believed that diet plays a key role in the "cure" for autism.  I've done some research on the subject and after trying to finesse Miller into drinking organic rice milk and eat lactose-gluten free mac n' cheese, I have concluded that this is not the right move for us. I am really fortunate that Miller is such a good eater and I would like to keep that going.
However, I just found this article about a new nutritional therapy that just might be worth looking into.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/29/nutritional-therapy-may-be-key-to-stopping-autism/

That Time of Year

Summer is almost upon us and Miller will be out of school soon...that means LOTS of free time that needs to be filled with activities to keep Miller, me and Terry from going completely nuts.
I have a few summer things planned, but I hope to have many more in the coming weeks.  I can't believe that it's almost Memorial Day!
In other news, Miller has been doing wonderful at school.  I am so proud of his constant progress.  He is also going to summer school again this year, but that will only last about a month, so hopefully he won't lose all the stuff he already learned!
Miller has also started to mimic our actions! We can go through the entire "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" song with him following us.  His imagination has also improved.  He is creating games, and looking through books.
I am really looking forward to the coming months!