Monday Morning Mega-Mom: Donna Peterson
Submitted by vector on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 06:37Happy good Monday morning!
I loved this story about the Peterson family from New Jersey:
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-5/126432422149640.xml&...
Adam Peterson has autism. His mother Donna speaks eloquently about the obstacles and successes he has had:
New York Times Scoop: Autism is Expensive!
Submitted by vector on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 10:55The New York Times published a good article this week on the financial burdens of autism. It's notable in that it actually offers some practical (if rudimentary) advice for parents of children with autism: be knowledgeable and assertive with your insurance company, see if your state allows Medicaid waivers for autism treatment, and seek out local resources.
I'm back
Submitted by vector on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 10:42So, hi.
I'm back after a couple of months. I've been busy having autism. And Christmas. And a boyfriend. Throw in a couple of loads of laundry and that's enough to keep me busy for a season.
Anyway.
I'm back.
Send me a message if you notice.
vector [at] thautcast [dot] com
Coming from Bollywood: My Name is Khan
Submitted by vector on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 10:19This upcoming Indian film about a man with Aspergers sounds very interesting. It stars Shahrukh as a man whose autistic behavior causes to him to be suspected of terrorism after the September 11 attack.