"Everyone, especially autism parents, have gone through challenging times. And we all get through these times. Some though seem to come through easier and emerge stronger than before. The secret lies in staying present and maintaining a balanced mind-set (Ken Siri, Autism Speaks, Things I've Learned as a Single Autism Dad, June 17, 2015)."
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Showing posts with label Parent. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Ken Siri
Ken Siri, Autism Father, Author
"Everyone, especially autism parents, have gone through challenging times. And we all get through these times. Some though seem to come through easier and emerge stronger than before. The secret lies in staying present and maintaining a balanced mind-set (Ken Siri, Autism Speaks, Things I've Learned as a Single Autism Dad, June 17, 2015)."
"Everyone, especially autism parents, have gone through challenging times. And we all get through these times. Some though seem to come through easier and emerge stronger than before. The secret lies in staying present and maintaining a balanced mind-set (Ken Siri, Autism Speaks, Things I've Learned as a Single Autism Dad, June 17, 2015)."
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Lin Wessels
Lin Wessels, Autism Mother
"I have a son. He has autism. But, I also have a dream. I dare dream of a world where autism is not only treatable, but a world where autism is also curable and preventable. From this day forward, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday will always hold historic as well as newly found meaning for our family. It will signify hope for all...no matter your color, creed, sex, age or affliction (Lin Wessels, Autism, Empathy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., January 16, 2010)."
For more information about Lin Wessels you can read her feature at our Autism Light blog.
"I have a son. He has autism. But, I also have a dream. I dare dream of a world where autism is not only treatable, but a world where autism is also curable and preventable. From this day forward, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday will always hold historic as well as newly found meaning for our family. It will signify hope for all...no matter your color, creed, sex, age or affliction (Lin Wessels, Autism, Empathy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., January 16, 2010)."
For more information about Lin Wessels you can read her feature at our Autism Light blog.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Jacqueline Laurita
Jacqueline Laurita, Autism Mother, Actress
"Our family faces many challenges, just like any other family. Right now, one of our greatest happens to be helping Nicholas recover from autism--because I believe it's possible. Maybe not all children will recover, but many have and all of us parents with a child on the spectrum should be given that hope (Jacqueline Laurita, Autism is Not a Shameful Secret, Parenting, January, 2013)."
"Our family faces many challenges, just like any other family. Right now, one of our greatest happens to be helping Nicholas recover from autism--because I believe it's possible. Maybe not all children will recover, but many have and all of us parents with a child on the spectrum should be given that hope (Jacqueline Laurita, Autism is Not a Shameful Secret, Parenting, January, 2013)."
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Danielle Burnett
Danielle Burnett, Autism Mother, Blogger
"One thing I'm learning about Autism, is that there is no right or wrong way of living with it (Danielle Burnett, Blue Monday, April 2, 2012)."
"One thing I'm learning about Autism, is that there is no right or wrong way of living with it (Danielle Burnett, Blue Monday, April 2, 2012)."
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Kim Stagliano
Kim Stagliano, Autism Mother, Author, Blogger
"I will rarely if ever refer to my girls as autistic. After all, kids with cancer are not called 'cancerous.' My children have autism. That means I can help them GET RID OF IT (Kim Stagliano, This Was My First Blog Post, November 2, 2006)."
"I will rarely if ever refer to my girls as autistic. After all, kids with cancer are not called 'cancerous.' My children have autism. That means I can help them GET RID OF IT (Kim Stagliano, This Was My First Blog Post, November 2, 2006)."
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Lynn Vigo
Lynn Vigo, Autism Mother, Licensed Social Worker
"There's a steep learning curve with autism and we learn as we go along so we build on our success and as well as our mistakes. Not to worry-I have faith that in the school of life, parents get graded on the curve. Keep trying, keep learning, keep asking for help (Lynn Vigo, Seattle Children's Hospital Autism Blog, Ten "Mistakes" This Parent of a Kid With Autism Has Made Over the Years, November 13, 2014)."
"There's a steep learning curve with autism and we learn as we go along so we build on our success and as well as our mistakes. Not to worry-I have faith that in the school of life, parents get graded on the curve. Keep trying, keep learning, keep asking for help (Lynn Vigo, Seattle Children's Hospital Autism Blog, Ten "Mistakes" This Parent of a Kid With Autism Has Made Over the Years, November 13, 2014)."
Friday, November 14, 2014
Lorna Wing (1928-2014)
Lorna Wing, Autism Mother, Psychologist
"Youngsters with Asperger's syndrome are speaking up for themselves. Many see it as a difference not a disability, but that is a good and bad thing. For those with classic autism - like my Susie - it certainly is a disability (Lorna Wing, Quoted in The Guardian, 5/24/2011)."
"Youngsters with Asperger's syndrome are speaking up for themselves. Many see it as a difference not a disability, but that is a good and bad thing. For those with classic autism - like my Susie - it certainly is a disability (Lorna Wing, Quoted in The Guardian, 5/24/2011)."
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Marcus Swanepoel
Marcus Swanepoel, Autism Father, Blogger
"I pray to God, every night of my life that he will spare us till such time when both boys can navigate life by themselves (Marcus Swanepoel, Autism Father Blog, The Fear of Not Being There When They Are Older, 5/25/2014)."
"I pray to God, every night of my life that he will spare us till such time when both boys can navigate life by themselves (Marcus Swanepoel, Autism Father Blog, The Fear of Not Being There When They Are Older, 5/25/2014)."
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Stuart Duncan
Stuart Duncan, Autism Father, Minecraft Creator, Blogger
"I like to think of my son as having an extra puzzle piece rather than missing one (Stuart Duncan, Autism from a Father's Point of View, Quotes)."
"I like to think of my son as having an extra puzzle piece rather than missing one (Stuart Duncan, Autism from a Father's Point of View, Quotes)."
Sunday, January 12, 2014
John Schneider (Football Executive)
John Schneider, Autism Father, Football Executive
"Autism is an extremely fast-growing epidemic, and we have to help the parents so they can help their kids. There's a ton of hope out there. It's not all gloom and doom (John Schneider, Seattle Times, Seahawks GM John Schneider Knows: Autism is a Family Diagnosis, April 14, 2012)."
"Autism is an extremely fast-growing epidemic, and we have to help the parents so they can help their kids. There's a ton of hope out there. It's not all gloom and doom (John Schneider, Seattle Times, Seahawks GM John Schneider Knows: Autism is a Family Diagnosis, April 14, 2012)."
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Linda Mastroianni
Linda Mastroianni, Autism Mother, Blogger
"Society asks him to conform to their ways and yet society is neither willing nor comfortable to conform to his. These are typical, highly functioning adults who are demanding an autistic child to change in order to suit their needs.
They say autistic people are rigid. If a typical adult cannot change their routine for the sake of an autistic child, then tell me, who is rigid in their ways here? (Linda Mastroianni, Speaking Autism Blog, December 3, 2013)."
"Society asks him to conform to their ways and yet society is neither willing nor comfortable to conform to his. These are typical, highly functioning adults who are demanding an autistic child to change in order to suit their needs.
They say autistic people are rigid. If a typical adult cannot change their routine for the sake of an autistic child, then tell me, who is rigid in their ways here? (Linda Mastroianni, Speaking Autism Blog, December 3, 2013)."
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Rob Gorski
Rob Gorski, Autism Father, Blogger
"No matter how alone or isolated you may feel, no matter how small your world has become, you need to know that you aren't alone. There are others that are traveling the same road you are on. Just because you might not see them from where you are, doesn't mean that they aren't there and they can't help. If you or someone you know, is an Autism or special needs parent, please know that you or they are not alone (Rob Gorski, Lost and Tired Blog, December 22, 2013)."
"No matter how alone or isolated you may feel, no matter how small your world has become, you need to know that you aren't alone. There are others that are traveling the same road you are on. Just because you might not see them from where you are, doesn't mean that they aren't there and they can't help. If you or someone you know, is an Autism or special needs parent, please know that you or they are not alone (Rob Gorski, Lost and Tired Blog, December 22, 2013)."
For more information see Rob Gorski's Autism Light Page.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Jean Stimey Winegardner
Jean Stimey Winegardner, Autism Mother, Blogger/Author
"Here’s the thing: It matters how you feel about your child’s autism, but it matters far more how he or she feels about it. However you feel, I believe your kid should think that every part of himself is awesome, and as his or her parent, it is your job to make sure that this is the case. There are a lot of things I second guess myself about in terms of my parenting, but this? I know I’m doing this part right (Jean Stimey Winegardner, Stimeyland Blog, 11/18/2013)."
"Here’s the thing: It matters how you feel about your child’s autism, but it matters far more how he or she feels about it. However you feel, I believe your kid should think that every part of himself is awesome, and as his or her parent, it is your job to make sure that this is the case. There are a lot of things I second guess myself about in terms of my parenting, but this? I know I’m doing this part right (Jean Stimey Winegardner, Stimeyland Blog, 11/18/2013)."
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Paula Peters
Paula Peters, Autism Mother, Special Education Teacher
"Autism has taught me to not look too far ahead. It has taught me to watch for the obstacles and plan how to defeat them. It has taught me to always look in my rear view mirror. For when you look in that mirror you get a glimpse of how far you have come (Paula Peters, Picture Perfect, Autism Diaries)."
"Autism has taught me to not look too far ahead. It has taught me to watch for the obstacles and plan how to defeat them. It has taught me to always look in my rear view mirror. For when you look in that mirror you get a glimpse of how far you have come (Paula Peters, Picture Perfect, Autism Diaries)."
Monday, September 23, 2013
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Autism Father, Clergy
"My Jacob has taught me more in 4 years than all of my professors at Harvard or in rabbinical school could ever have hoped to, because my Jacob taught me to live now. He taught me that all that really matters is in the heart. He reminds me to love the unlovable, because the great miracle of life is that if we love the unlovable they become really lovable indeed. And so do we (Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Everyone is Someone's Jacob: What I Learned from my Autistic Son, American Jewish University: Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies)."
"My Jacob has taught me more in 4 years than all of my professors at Harvard or in rabbinical school could ever have hoped to, because my Jacob taught me to live now. He taught me that all that really matters is in the heart. He reminds me to love the unlovable, because the great miracle of life is that if we love the unlovable they become really lovable indeed. And so do we (Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Everyone is Someone's Jacob: What I Learned from my Autistic Son, American Jewish University: Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies)."
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Debra Hosseini
Debra Hosseini, Autism Mother, Author
"There is a myth that autistic people can't bond and make meaningful friendships. I've observed many on the spectrum who have closer friendships than many neuro-typicals. They may not have a lot of friends, but the ones they have are deep (Debra Hosseini, Autistic People Make Good Friends, The Art of Autism, August 29, 2013)."
"There is a myth that autistic people can't bond and make meaningful friendships. I've observed many on the spectrum who have closer friendships than many neuro-typicals. They may not have a lot of friends, but the ones they have are deep (Debra Hosseini, Autistic People Make Good Friends, The Art of Autism, August 29, 2013)."
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Bernard Rimland (1928-2006)
Bernard
Rimland, Autism Father, Psychologist
"There are many, many treatments out there. Some are useless, but we have to find out which ones work. The government would want to take years to prove what works, but parents can't wait for years (Bernard Rimland, Quoted in San Diego Jewish Journal, October, 2002)."
For more information see Bernard Rimland's Autism Light Page.
"There are many, many treatments out there. Some are useless, but we have to find out which ones work. The government would want to take years to prove what works, but parents can't wait for years (Bernard Rimland, Quoted in San Diego Jewish Journal, October, 2002)."
For more information see Bernard Rimland's Autism Light Page.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Lou Melgarejo
Lou Melgarejo, Autism Father and Blogger
"In order to not become part of the failing system, parents must take care of themselves. I tell parents of autistic children constantly that their physical and mental health should be their top priority (Lou Melgarejo, Huff Post Healthy Living, September 11, 2013)."
For more information see Lou Melgarejo's Autism Light Page.
"In order to not become part of the failing system, parents must take care of themselves. I tell parents of autistic children constantly that their physical and mental health should be their top priority (Lou Melgarejo, Huff Post Healthy Living, September 11, 2013)."
For more information see Lou Melgarejo's Autism Light Page.
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