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    A Mother’s Instinct- Why YOU are the most important resource to trust when something is wrong

    Sunday, June 8th, 2008

    I started to worry about my son, Jacob, at around 16 months of age. Everyone kept telling me to “leave him alone.” I was just being neurotic. Even with all the reassurance from my friends and family, I still felt it; that Mother’s Instinct. I knew something was just not right for Jacob. By 18 [...]

    The Early Signs of Autism - Updated

    Friday, June 6th, 2008

    After getting some feedback from parents and colleagues on my Early Signs of Autism article, I have added some important signs to the list. Here is the complete, updated list:

    Minimal to no eye contact. As if the child is looking through you.
    Minimal to no language skills. It should be noted that High-Functioning children can be [...]

    The Early Signs of Autism

    Sunday, June 1st, 2008

    Here is a list of 10 signs of autism. A child may have some or many of these but may not have all.

    Minimal to no eye contact. As if the child is looking through you.
    Minimal to no language skills. It should be noted that High-Functioning children can be very verbal, so you will need to [...]