This is where I'll maintain a list of recommended autism resources on the web.Autism Blogger

 I bought my wife a Wii Fit for Christmas.  We've both used it a few times already.  I originally thought I wouldn't be interested in using the Fit but I like it.It measures and keeps track of your current weight and body mass index (BMI).  You can even set goals for how much weight you'd like to lose (or a BMI you'd like to rea…[more]

The Hospice Palliative Care Association of Prince Edward Island has just started their 14th annual "Let Their Light Shine" campaign here on Prince Edward Island (PEI).Here's what the campaign is about in the organization's own words:This Hospice Christmas Campaign offers Islanders a chance to celebrate the life of a loved o…[more]

The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation describes the condition as follows:Sensory processing (sometimes called "sensory integration" or SI) is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a hamburger, riding …[more]

I stumbled across a list of expert tips for parents who have children with ADHD.Here are the tips:Parents must be assertive in limiting television watching as well as the time duration for video gaming and radio or music listening.Furthermore, parents must assign specific duties to their children for example “empty the trash in the…[more]

 Pickel, a member here on Trusera, mentioned this book on sensory processing disorder in one of her stories.It looks like a very informative book on the condition.  I haven't read the book but the reviews on Amazon are very positive.Have you read this book?  What other books would you recommend on sensory integration subjects?(Image courtesy of Sensory Smarts.)

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), also called Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), is a fairly new diagnosis.  There really isn't a whole lot of information on the Internet yet about this condition.I found a very helpful website with some great information about symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder:Signs Of Tactile Dysfunctio…[more]

I've had a sore throat since yesterday but today it's really bad.  I don't feel very well.Anyway, I decided to stop whining for a few minutes and share some remedies I use to deal with sore throats.  I figure that'll be more productive.Here are some of the things I usually do:Drink lots of teaTraditional Medicinals Organic Lemon Echina…[more]

Tuesday night wasn't just about the new president.  There were a number of initiatives on the ballot.  One such initiative was Washington State's Initiative 1000, a measure that would approve assisted suicide in the state.Initiative 1000 passed with about 58-59 percent of the vote.  Washington State becomes th…[more]

Elaine, known as calla here on Trusera, has found herself in a tough situation.Elaine’s son, Maxfield, is eight years old and has been diagnosed with Asperger’s.  Elaine is doing all she can for Maxfield and her 14-year-old daughter (whom she suspects may also have Asperger’s) but is currently jobl…[more]