by Dena Radcliffe Guest Blogger I am an Army wife and mother of four. My husband and I are stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash., and we have one
Tag Archive: autism awareness
Jul
29
Manchester Schools Refuse to Maintain Transportation Monitor. Oh. And Chicken Bones.
If you haven’t been around for the fun, please read THIS, THIS, and THIS.
Cheers.
May
01
The Hangover 2012
The last guests have gone. Empty bottles litter the house and the yard is a wonderland of crisp white toilet paper dancing in the wind. My head is pounding and my stomach has left the building – more than once. The cat is missing and I have no idea how many days have passed since [...]
Apr
05
Military Families Find HOPE Aboard USS Intrepid
New York – On Saturday, March 31, Autism Speaks honored military families living with autism aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. My head is still spinning and I am still processing the HOPE I stumbled upon that day. I have so much to tell you and I want to share this HOPE [...]
Mar
26
April is Autism Awareness Month AND Month of the Military Child
I’m over at the Autism Speaks Official Blog today talking about the complex issues facing access to autism care for military families and why HR2288 – Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act is so critical. April is coming and there are so many ways to get involved in spreading awareness whether blue lights on [...]
Feb
17
You’re a FIVE-Star in My Book
One-click YOUR kick-ass advocacy skills at CMKAA.org. Tell your US Rep to sign on to HR2288 Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act. Hooah.
Feb
10
Fun Autism Awareness Find on Etsy
Hi Everyone! I was looking on www.etsy.com for Autism Awareness items and came across this beautiful piece of jewelry. I absolutely love this bracelet and quote! The full quote is " Warning: I am a Mom with a Black Belt in Autism. I have Strengths you can’t Imagine." Note: I…
Feb
09
Paranormal
This afternoon we experienced a freak episode that was outside of normal. For us. But I could not shake the thought of how normal it actually felt. RM came home off the van from school and we proceeded through the ritual of taking off our shoes, hanging up our coats, washing hands, putting on a new pull-up [...]
Jan
07
One Year Anniversary for Pathways In Autism! Goal Setting Time!
I want to wish you all a happy and successful 2012!!! I can’t believe it has been a year since my first post on this blog. It is my hope that something that was written was helpful to someone who is caring for, parenting, loves or knows someone w…
Jan
02
MIB are coming to get me now
Hi. I am pretty confident I am on a few different ‘Watch Lists’ by now. But I’m ok with that. Our military kids are worth it. So humor me before I am dragged away in the middle of the night by Men in Black with night-vision who drive dark Suburbans with tinted windows. Sign the White [...]
Dec
11
Why 1 in 88?
Since I began advocating for military kids with autism, the question I am asked most frequently is: Why are the rates of autism higher for military kids? Is it chemical exposure? Vaccines? WTF? The rates are not necessarily higher, my friends. It’s complicated. But I will start with the statistic itself and how it came [...]
Dec
04
An All-out RANT on Apathy
Hi. My name is Rachel Kenyon. I live in Connecticut and I am a proud army wife… blah blah blah. I am pissed. Why? Jess at Diary of a Mom summed it up pretty well, “The hoofbeats ain’t comin’ my friends, we ARE the cavalry.” Yesterday, I devoted an entire Saturday to working on the [...]
Nov
13
Put Down Your Hammers
RM isn’t quite there yet. Surely, she will always be unique. But right now, at 5-years-old, she is safely tucked away at an outplacement ABA program that caters to exactly who she is. There are only square pegs there. From staff to students. All square pegs. It’s a safe space for her to learn how [...]
Nov
05
She Never Runs Alone; Blue-Hairs Run Pretty Fast
Tomorrow (November 6, 2011) is the ING New York City Marathon. Two of my very dear friends are running. One is a beautiful, blonde, hot Warrior Mama who is literally carrying ALL of our kids with her. She never runs alone: My other dear friend, Luau, is running with BRIGHT, BLUE HAIR. He has been [...]
Sep
06
Flaptastic
“Do you think she will still be doing that when she’s older?” Hmm. I guess deep down in my heart, I do. But I don’t want to upset the SGM or discourage his hope, so I craft a careful response. “Well, I think she will always be expressive with her hands. I don’t think it [...]
Jun
01
ASD Behaviors, Communication Deficits and Law Enforcement
I just read this today on from Autism Speaks blog. It is a story of a young, 19-year-old man on the spectrum who appears to have been misinterpreted by a law enforcement officer. The officer was in the are investigating a report to lookout for a young …
Apr
03
Marking a Change in Pace Today!
Hello all, Firstly I want to apologize for the absolute halt of postings on this blog. On top of the legal battle our family was having with our local school district over my son’d IEP and program, we had to … Continue reading →
Apr
02
World Autism Awareness Day
I was informed yesterday that today is WORLD Autism Awareness Day. I guess yesterday was just a practice run? Just autism awareness in the US? I don’t know. Honestly, I’m still new to all of this. We’re just a little over a year since our oldest was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Sure we were trying [...]
AMFAS Update
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 4 of 4 May 24, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 3 of 4 May 23, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 2 of 4 May 22, 2013
- Finding Answers in Chicago at AutismOne May 21, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 1 of 4 May 21, 2013
CMKAA
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
- TIME Magazine Highlights Last Minute Kill of CMKAA December 21, 2012
Confessions from Household Six
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
- Autism Awareness Today and EVERY Day April 23, 2013
- Go Ahead, Laugh AT Me April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
- Reading Tea Leaves March 2, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
Spouse,Kids and Special Needs aren’t things issued in a Seabag?
- Is there a Memorial Day Sale on the Ultimate Sacrifice? May 25, 2013
- The Flat Stanley Obsession.. Autism Style... May 23, 2013
- My Children's experience with Wandering.. May 20, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 2013
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- God make me a Warrior Mama. May 21, 2013
- Claiming my Namesake May 19, 2013
- Recovery for our kids with Autism: Getting out of our comfort zone April 28, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
- Book Review: Tent of David by Boaz Michael January 16, 2013
- Hey There Delilah January 2, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- Focusing on the Gospel this Resurrection March 28, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs March 17, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do….is it Biblical February 25, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Kindergarten graduation May 12, 2013
- The battle with strep continues May 12, 2013
- Hello Kitty May 3, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
- My aspie's rude awakening September 26, 2012
- Me, the problem? September 18, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011