Autism is a disorder of the brain that is biological in function. It causes anywhere from mild to severe social impairment and an inability to function...
Just wanted to share with you that Alex and Joy both learned how to swim this summer. Alex zig-zagged across our friend Todd's pool yesterday (Labor Day)...
I think we chose the third Tues of each month, because the Kzoo ASA meets the 2nd Tues. Am I correct?Mary ... From: "Porter, Shannon" To: "Heather Wheaton" ,...
I think that sounds right Mary. So, if we did it in Sept it would be the 16th. Is that enough time for you Shannon? heather ... I think that sounds right...
Hello, I am the mother of Brendan Kelley he attends Mrs. Jessica's room, may I attend?? If so what do I need to do?? Thanks in Advance, April Kelley ... From:...
April, we would love to have you there!!! As soon as we have a date set up, we will post the date and time and whether there is child care available or not....
Mary - That is great!! What a lot to be happy about!!! Cyd ... how to ... yesterday ... proud I was, ... the ... <http://www.mail.com/Product.aspx>!...
Thanks so much, can not wait to hear the details and to go. Thanks Again, April ... set up, ... available or ... up:) Our ... they ... know how to ... would...
The ride was beautiful! I honestly went in with no expectations, just the hope that we would stir up a little awareness and I think we did. We had wonderful...
Hello, does anyone have a listing of all the public autism schools that service the Battle Creek and Lakeview area? Thanks in Advance, April Kelley (Brendan...
Hello, I am not certain that I have been approved for the new respite program. But, I am looking to get back in contact with Bethany the respite provider that...
I can't seem to view thing right in Yahoo lately (topic only!!!) So I'm sorry if this has already been posted. Anyway - do we know when our next meeting is?...
I think we are going to wait and just do one in October. The time frame was too short to get sitters and such, so the third week in october is the plan:)...
Thanks Heather for getting that out there. I apologize that I was not able to get things together to start in September. Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W. School...
Thank you! Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W. School Social Worker ________________________________ From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of heather wheaton Sent:...
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Hello, everyone. I am feeling real down right now. I hope that someone here can relate to my worries/problems??? I have had a terrible last couple of weeks. So...
Okay...that person in McDonalds is a BITCH! I think every parent I have met whose child has Autism (regardless of where they are on the spectrum) has days like...
First of all I am so sorry you had to put up with that woman at Mc Donald's. ((((((HUGS)))))) How old is your son? I really wish people could be more...
Thanks for the replies and the BIG HUG! I needed that. I also liked the opening statement that referred to the McDonalds women as a "B"! (laughed :) )I too...
I very rarely post on here, but when I read this......I was angry. Ignorance to autism is a disadvantage and unfortunately society is not educated to the...
sorry about the swearing...I usually try to refrain myself, but I have a hard time when people don't think before speaking. even if there was no problem with...
Thanks for the support!! Thanks for understanding and posting back. And yes, I have had my friends boys do things with their penises out in public (not as...
I am really sorry that you had to experience that. I think one thing to remember, is that typical people have things they need to work on, too. Sometimes it...
My heart cried when I read your message about the extremely insensitive incidence in McDonald. This goes way, way beyond teasing, which is awful enough....
I am so sorry about what happened to you. No one deserves to be talked to or treated that way. If you ever need someone to talk to- my number is  579-3113 -...