About
Welcome to Mindless Mommy Dot Com.
My name is Melissa and I am your site owner. I am 30-something and have two children on the autism spectrum. I felt compelled to blog about my experiences as a parent to children dealing with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, anxiety, ADHD, asthma, epilepsy, and sensory processing disorder. My children have had occupational therapy, speech therapy, play therapy, and have participated in social skills groups – among other things. This blog is dedicated to our life. To learn more about why I chose the name Mutterings of a Mindless Mommy, read my introduction from March 2007.
In addition to my life as a mom, I am also a freelance writer as well as a student. I currently write for two environmental blogs in addition to several topical blogs that I own. I will be graduating with a degree in Technical Communications from Arizona State University in May 2010.
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Dear Melissa,
I found out about your site because I subscribe to Google Alerts, which sends me a note whenever the line “What Kind of World Do You Want?” from Five for Fighting’s song, appears on the web. Using the link below, you’re welcome to see how a forthcoming book carries the same title. I would be glad to send you a pdf with my compliments.
Jim Lord
http://www.whatkindofworld.com
Randy,
I don’t have your email address. Leave me a comment and make your name – leave a comment and make your name clickable!
Melissa
I think your blog looks fantastic. I’d love to chat some time, I have a lot of questions/concerns about my 3yo.
This is a great blog. I also have a child on the spectrum. Actually I have 2 children. One is 4 and diagnosed and one is only 18 months, no diagnosis or much indications yet. However, your blog is great. I always love to read about another person with similar experiences and how to handle them. They are truly one of a kind moments when dealing with special needs children. We too are in Phoenix Arizona. I don’t know how you feel, but we are very impressed with the services in this state, and are grateful we live here. Keep up the good work, and I will be tuning in often
hi melissa,
great blog. I, too, have a 6 year old with SPD. It’s been a challenge, especially before she was diagnosed, but reading blogs like yours helps. I’ve been thinking about getting a weighted blanket. Where did you get yours?
Thanks!
Wendy
Just found your blog today and am very much in the same shoes with 3 kids all with some form of autism, ADHD, epiliepsy, and sensory processing disorder. Will follow your blog as much as possible!
Hi Tanya,
Thanks for your comment – I know that when I find blogs that share my circumstances I get excited…it helps to see how other people address things. You sound like you have your hands full momma!
Warmly,
Melissa
Hello, I need some advice. One of my boys has HF Aspergers (I hate labels) and he went to his first dental visit today. Did better than expected, yay! Nice and patient dentist. Unfortunately he needs to have two front teeth extracted (my husband and I already knew that but hoped otherwise). I explained my son’s diagnosis and she assured me that she has had children with Autism undergo dental procedures in a sort of a wrap… I’m against it. Looking into other options for him. Any advice or similar experiences?
Stumbled across your blog while trying to figure out how technorati works, weird the way the internet links things up.
I’ve got two girls (5yo and 7yo) who are both on the autism spectrum. Really enjoyed what I have seen of your blog. Look forward to reading more
I’m glad you found me and thanks for leaving a comment. Technorati is a fun site to play around with for sure.
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