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Ian's new backpack

Yesterday night I bought Ian a new backpack. This made me happy. I could visualize with joy the pleasure Ian would feel and the light in his eyes upon receiving his new backpack. He likes to receive new things, in general, and as an affirmation that he is positively regarded by others. I could envision with pleasure the kick Ian would get out of the pretty colors and all the pictures of Julius the Monkey as well as his pride at taking his new backpack to school on Monday.

Gut Feeling

My boys and I have been watching a television series that centers around investigation of crimes to find the cause. On the program they refer to scientific forensics, and something called their gut feeling. This brought to mind an article entitled “Antibiotics Take Toll on Beneficial Microbes in Gut” I recently read concerning research at the University of Michigan.

A Paridigm Shift Needed in the Autism Community?

There is a very important question that must be asked, a very important issue that must be addressed. America and the rest of western civilization has gotten to the point where every epidemic, every problem, every minor or major social issue must be solved by government or an associated organization. Will we as the autism community ever realize that this is virtually impossible when it comes to our very real problem? How in the world can we trust an entity that is culpable in this epidemic, to care about finding the cause, much less a cure?

Hello!

Hello Everyone! It’s great to be part of this community.

I am the father of two boys on the spectrum, Michael (8) and Jack (6). My boys are a great blessing for my wife and I and teach us everyday how to look at the world from a different perspective.

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Raising a Child on the Spectrum: ...


AO/GR 2012 Conference: Ken Siri, MBA.

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Biofilms, Bugs, and Bowels: ...


AO/GR 2012 Conference. John H. Hicks, MD.

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The First Dads of Autism: Life ...


AO/GR 2012 Conference. Mark Blaxill, MBA. 

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Startup company Aspiritech was created out of a mother's passion to create jobs for her son that more closely matched his unique talents and abilities.

Audio

Weekly Global Autism News in Review - 07-21-2010

Rob and Michael Sidell review articles about porphyrin testing, contaminated "gluten-free" foods, sleep nproblems and astrocytes, two studies reassess and reinforce the role of mercury and ASD and the use of oxytocin in schizophrenia.

Weekend Global Autism News Review - 07/17/2010

Rob Sidell hosts a show that reviews articles about swimming pool chemistry (YYUUUUCK!!!), the effect of having a sibling with ASD, Porphyrin tests may not show what we think they show, brainwaves and how to make them faster and better synchronized, the myth of "science based" medicine and how exercize benefits your brain.