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Bid4AllNeeds.com – A Marketplace for the buying and selling of items for those with Special Needs

Gavin Pedley 28 of Redruth in Cornwall, has worked for a company called Spectrum for 8 years working with many young individuals with varied levels of Autism and related conditions. He also has a step son of 9 who has Autism and ADHD, Gavin has put his 8 years of knowledge to great use buy setting up and running a popular Autism orientated support site for parents, carers and professionals, www.autismnetwork.co.uk. Gavin is now making a stand agai… Continue

Added by Gavin Pedley (Site Founder) on November 24, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Professor Attwood joins us for a discussion about his latest book Asperger's and Girls, http://budurl.com/asperger

Professor Attwood joins us for a discussion about his latest book Asperger's and Girls, http://budurl.com/asperger Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on July 21, 2009 at 6:31pm — No Comments

Bang Head Here

I had been summoned to school this morning regarding the scissor incident with Olly, that happened on Wednesday. Apparently my son Olly is now considered as some sort of scissor-wielding maniac that is considered by other parents as a threat to the school and society at large.… Continue

Added by Rebel Mother on June 5, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Quick update

I've not posted for a week as I have been busy finishing my last essay for the open university course i have been doing since October. But I'm glad to say Ive finished it and one more read through and its sent....its finished and I'm relieved!! Ive decided to focus my time now on this blog and other Autism related things. The blog has had such a great response since i started it up again, and I'm quite shocked that people actually want to hear about what I have to say if I'm honest! Its helped… Continue

Added by tracy_tp on May 26, 2009 at 10:18pm — No Comments

New School for High Functioning Special Needs Children

THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTE NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 26, 2009 Contact: Mary B. Moore 704-943-9672 The Epiphany School of Charlotte Announces Opening of The Epiphany Summer Camp for Special Needs Students CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Epiphany School of Charlotte is offering a Summer Camp celebrating children with learning differences. The Epiphany Summer Camp focuses on the unique needs of children ages 10-14 with academic and/or social difficulties. Through fun experienti… Continue

Added by Donna Johnston on May 25, 2009 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Shameless Plug

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Added by Richard Andrew Vincent Smith on May 22, 2009 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Ruby the therapeutic dog

Ruby is a Yorkshire terrier. We have had her since December and she is now 6 months old. I got her for 2 reasons. 1. company for me when the kids are staying at their dads some weekends and just company in general and 2. for Sam...so she is also a therapeutic dog. I thought it would help Sam to show emotions, if that's the right phrase...I'm not sure, it makes him sound Vulcan!! Put it this way if I want a cuddle from him or a kiss I literally have to pin him down and hold on to him for dear… Continue

Added by tracy_tp on May 18, 2009 at 12:47pm — No Comments

What the Dr said...not alot!!

Just a quick update on the trip to the Doctors. Basically he said I have to turn " the Dark " into a positive so that Sam is no longer scared of the dark. Well, blow me....what an insight I would never had thought of that!! (sorry....sarcasm!) I asked him about a referral to sort out the dark and anxiety issues, it was ignored. I have to make the dark fun for Sam so that it no longer scares him. Well I hardly sit there going " oh yes Sam being in the dark is very scary so I'm not surprised you… Continue

Added by tracy_tp on May 13, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Night anixety....Lets see what the Dr says

I'm taking Sam to the Doctors tomorrow. I never take him to see the GP about his autism, because, to be honest I rarely have to see anyone. Its not a curable disease or something that can be "treated" with medication so I just carry on and deal with what ever is thrown at me. However Ive decided to take him because I want a referral to the children's mental health team. Why do I want this? Because Sam is developing what I call Night anxiety (there probably is a technical term but I prefer my ow… Continue

Added by tracy_tp on May 12, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Going to the shop....and why. (taken from my blog)

Ive been trying to persuade Sam to go to the shop, which is only 2 minutes away, for ages now. He wont go. He said he is too scared to go on his own....which is fair enough. Friday afternoon he went with his friends to the shop to get something, a cap gun. Then Saturday morning he got up and shouted "is the shop open?" I said yes, and the next thing i know he is dressed and running around saying hes going down the shop to get some caps for this toy gun. After a manic few minutes of me trying to… Continue

Added by tracy_tp on May 11, 2009 at 8:32pm — No Comments

"Freedom" Facebook Fan Page

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Added by Nancy Douglas on May 7, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Alice's Tea Party in the United Kingdom

Yvonne Mikulencak, Executive Director of the AWA will be hosting Alice's High Tea Party for all Aspie Women interested in the Asperger Women Association. Stop by our event page for details. Alice's High Tea Party http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=82999470722#/event.php?eid=82663145666&ref=mf

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Added by Sharon daVanport on May 4, 2009 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Aspie World

I haven't figured out how to import my blogs to this site yet, so I will just post the link. Aspie World http://www.sharondavanport.com Continue

Added by Sharon daVanport on May 4, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Update on Dani

Dani is doing fantastic in her Day Hab program. Those assisting her all know sign language and she loves meeting all the clientele. Her teacher, Loretta, is so kind. She hurt her foot and has to wear a walking boot, something Dani is a bit obsessed over. Every time she refers to her teacher she signs the word "pain." (I am a bit obsessive about some things too I suppose. Shoes and sandals yes, walking boots...not so much. To each his/her own.)… Continue

Added by Nancy Douglas on May 4, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Picking Daisies

God's gifts abound and He's given us much to enjoy in these golden daisies that grow on the bank of the creek behind our home. Dani had a nice time cutting a few. … Continue

Added by Nancy Douglas on May 1, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Counting Blessings

I sat in the chemist today, waiting for my prescription. Sitting opposite me were two young boys, probably not much older than my grandson, Jake (6), a year or two at the most. They sat quietly, without fidgeting, without getting up, without grumbling, whilst their dad waited for his prescription. I watched them and thought 'Wouldn't it be lovely if we could take Jake into a shop and he would behave like they are'? But then, I thought about my lovely grandson. Yes, he may go crazy in shops...h… Continue

Added by Pam Griffin on April 30, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Hi!

Just joined the site. I have an 11 year old son with Autism. We live in Australia and are getting by pretty well. Will put some pics up soon. Continue

Added by mandy giles on April 30, 2009 at 7:08am — 2 Comments

Freedom, Healing for Parents of Disabled Children

“With tears in my eyes and a bony finger pointing toward the heavens, I shouted my biggest grievance of all… “God why won’t you heal her?” In response He said, “Nancy, I won’t heal her for two reasons. First of al… Continue

Added by Nancy Douglas on April 29, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Dani's Day at Work!

Our daughter, Dani (age 20), has been waiting for over a year to start working. The first place we looked into didn't work out and it's a good thing because we found one much more suited for her needs. She will be learning to cook, fold laundry, color, write, and do all sorts of fun… Continue

Added by Nancy Douglas on April 27, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Planes, Trains & Cars ~ The Magic Kind!

Planes, Trains & Cars ~ The Magic Kind! Subtitle: Another Autistic Moment With Winky The day was simply too gorgeous, bright and sunny to stay inside or at home. Winky and I set off in the car, a traveling we would go! Winky enjoys going places, it makes her happy and I LOVE it when she’s enjoying herself and happy! We take frequent trips to no particular destination. On this morning, our destination was Hohenwald. I needed to pick up a wrist corsage I’d ordered from… Continue

Added by Deborah Sue on April 22, 2009 at 7:57pm — 1 Comment