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Rhonda Brunett (not verified) wrote:
14 years 28 weeks ago

Dear Kristie,

I also wanted to welcome you to the Autism One.
By becoming an active participant you can support and inspire others. Your sharing experience can lift other parents to help them move forward on this path. Autism can be challenging and puzzling. You can make a difference; together we can effectively resolve issues in a collaborative manner by addressing questions and providing feedback.
My son Jordan has made remarkable progress so please don’t ever give up hope!
Feel free to share your thoughts, stories and wisdom for we are all in this together.
To quote, Brandi Snyder: “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
Should you need any further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
rbrunett@autismone.org
I also love Greys Anatomy, how about that ending last season!

Sincerely,
Rhonda Brunett
Autism One International Inc. Chicago Liaison

Will wrote:
14 years 28 weeks ago

Hi Kristie
Let me extend to you my personal welcome to our AutismOne Social Network. Before I start my "pitch" I must remark about the very handsome young man in you picture, He indeed looks extraordinagy! Now on with it. :-)
AutismOne is now the “one-stop-shopping center” for information about autism. We have the annual conference in Chicago, AutismOne radio, the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy and now the AutismOne Social Network (and more to come).
I notice that you’ve not made any entries into your profile. Remember, this is a social network. Part of the function of a social network is to meet and interact with others who have common interests. Of course autism is a common interest. But there is more than that. Individuals like to know about a person before becoming a “friend.” That’s where the profile comes in. So whenever you can find the time, please fill in some of the entries of your profile. To do that just click on “My User Menu” next to the Welcome area on the right. From the resulting menu click on “Edit My Profile” and you will be in business.
Helping you interact with others is one of the many things we can do for you. Now here’s something you can do for us. Every new community requires a good hard kick start to get going. We need you to help us with that. Log in on a regular basis and read the blogs and articles then write a blog yourself. It can be on any subject of interest to you, preferably with some relevance to autism but not necessarily. It can be short or long, whatever it takes for you to express your thoughts. If you have a question then ask it in a blog--people read then they respond. If you see something with which you agree or disagree then please add a comment with your thoughts. This is an open community designed to help and support. We like to hear all sides.
I am looking forward to reading your opinions in future blogs and/or articles.
With my best regards
Will Price, CFO
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Something I have been thinking about writing about but haven't is the subject of extended family and their response to autism or a child who has autism.
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About Me

Name
Kristie
Age
47 years
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
About Me
Relationship Status: 
Married
Here For: 
Friends
Orientation: 
Married to a man
Hometown: 
Chino, CA and Keller, TX
Religion: 
Christian and Progressive
Zodiac Sign: 
Scorpio
Children: 
1 Aidan age 6
Education: 
MA Sociology, BA English
School: 
California State University Fullerton
Occupation: 
mom, advocate, etc
A Little About Me: 
Why I am a Part of the AutismOne Community: 

because I would like to post a "blog" about daily life with my son with autism and meet others!

What I am Here For: 
friends and social connection
Autism Help / Accomplishments: 

LIA Foundation www.liafoundation.com Beyond Biomedical www.beyondbiomedical.com THRIIIVE, www.thriiive.com Educate. Advocate. http://educateadvocateca.com
Alliance of California Autism Organizations and part of the Steering Committee
COPAA, CAPCA, Senate Subcomittee Member California on Autism
Community Advisory Committee Vice Chairperson and Public Relations West End SELPA in California

My Daily Motivations: 

small winnable battles

Goals: 
for my son to be happy and healthy and thriiiving! :)
Help Needed: 
a job?
Help to Give: 

mentor...

Activities: 
Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Zoo visits San Diego, and more
Hobbies: 
Soccer, Baseball, Swimming
Books / Magazines: 
Non Autism: Republican Gommorah, Good in Bed, Pride and Prejudice Autism: Strange Son, Mind Tree, How can I talk when my....
Quotes: 
Enjoy the Journey!
Music: 
Alternative
TV Shows: 
Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl, 90210, One Life to Live, How I Met your Mother, Flash Forward, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters
Movies: 
Bridget Jone's Diary, Love is All there Is, About a Boy, Pride and Prejudice (Both!), love the Masterpiece Theater Classics
Personal Heroes: 
Rick Rollens, Dr Klinghardt, Dr Harris, Dr Bernard Rimland, those who seek to make a difference in the lives of children with autism and chronic infections!