From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Mutterings of a Busy Mommy

March 31, 2008

The end of March is already here, time certainly flies when you’re busy.  I have committed to a lot of little projects lately and I’m just now starting to get into a groove.  It feels good, though.  Between my studies, my writing and my volunteer activities, I feel like my own person again.  I’m no [...]

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Attachment Parenting International Launches Parent Education Program

March 30, 2008

Old Habits Die Hard: New Parent Education Program Aims to Make Lasting Impression Attachment Parenting International Unveils Comprehensive, Innovative Series of Education Classes Designed for Long-Term Success Nashville, TN – March 31, 2008 – Attachment Parenting International (API), a non-profit global network of parenting support groups with more than 60 chapters in North America, today [...]

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I’m Weird

March 26, 2008

On a car ride home from an after-school activity tonight Alexander tells me, very nonchalantly, “I’m weird.”  Seeing this as a chance to learn more about what he’s thinking I very carefully approach the ‘conversation.’  He doesn’t have many true reciprocal conversations with me but if I can play my cards right, I can get [...]

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Maybe We’ll Continue the Risperdal

March 24, 2008

Last week was Spring Break for my son.  I’ve been contemplating weaning him off of the Risperdal because he’s been doing really well with aggression (the dentist’s office meltdown doesn’t count) and has learned some good coping techniques.  Although I understand the need for medication, I’d really prefer not to use them if I don’t [...]

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Happy One Year Anniversary to Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy

March 22, 2008

My Mindless Mommy Blog is one year old!  I’ve had the domain for longer than that but on 3/10/07 I created my Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy blog dedicated to my life as the mom of two children on the autism spectrum.  At the time I started the blog, I only knew I was the [...]

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Arrr Matey – My Son, the Aspergic Pirate

March 22, 2008

My son had a follow-up visit with his opthamologist on Friday.  The outcome – an eye patch.  His vision is still getting worse and since he’s ambylopic we’re afraid that his brain is going to shut off his right eye.  Even with the glasses, he’s still over-compensating and using his left eye more.  Now he [...]

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Autism Awareness Month Coming Up

March 20, 2008

April is recognized throughout the United States and in many countries across the world as Autism Awareness Month.  The symbol most commonly associated with autism awareness is the puzzle.  Sometimes the images have a puzzle piece missing representing that bit of information that is mysterious with regards to autism spectrum conditions.  Some people find the [...]

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