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Today’s #Autism Victory: Accepting Change

As you know from yesterday's discussions, Emmett  needs glasses.  One of our concerns was that he would never wear them.  Emmett has quite a few sensory related issues. However to my surprise and amazement, Emmett has accepted that glasses will be a part of his life. Great job Emmett, Mom. You and Daddy are so proud of you. This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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February 16, 2013
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The Next Big Thing in #Autism Tech is Already Here

Those of to you that know me know that I'm a huge proponent for using technology to aide in improving the lives of children and adults on the autism spectrum. There are so many different pieces of technology to choose from and I have found that some things work better than others.  However, I personally find that as far as tablet technology goes, android based devices are vastly superior to things like the iPad by Apple.  Do t get me wrong, the iPad is a great device but it's very overpriced and doesn't allow for user customization. Because Android is an open source technology, there tons and and I mean tons of devices to choose from.  Prices very depending on what you are looking to purchase. I wanted to give…

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February 15, 2013
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I really loved the 1st Facebook Friday

I just wanted to say a huge Thank You for making my 1st Facebook Friday a success.  We had great conversation and shared our personal experiences in regards to autism... I look forward to doing this again.  You guys rock.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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February 15, 2013
Read more about the article Do you ever feel like a failure?
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Do you ever feel like a failure?

Today was one of those days when we get news about one of our kids that really makes us feel like an epic failure. I mentioned earlier that Emmett was going to be at Akron Children's Hospital today for an eye exam. We've been noticing that he seems to have trouble with his vision and so we wanted to get him in. Turns out that his vision is really, really bad.  His right eye sees 20/200 and his left eye sees 20/80. This means that his right eye sees things at 20 feet away as though they are 200 feet away.  His left eye sees things at 20 feet away as though they 80 feet away. Obviously he has a Stigmatism and I believe they said near sighted. He can…

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February 15, 2013
Read more about the article Let’s talk #Autism facts
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Let’s talk #Autism facts

I wanted to compile a list of #Autism facts as you see them, through your eyes. We all know what the doctors say.  We all know what the big autism organizations say.  However, in my opinion, we need to hear what the people in the trenches have to say.  We need to listen to the parents as well as teenage and adult autistics that have been trying to speak but no one ever listens to. The way I see it, if we work together to provide a comprehensive list of the did you knows  about autism that reflects our individual or personal experience, we could help people to have a better idea of what Autism actually is. Please share at least one autism related fact or something about autism from…

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February 15, 2013
Read more about the article The Companions of #Autism
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The Companions of #Autism

I snapped this picture yesterday. It's of Elliott and his cat Greysha. She is such a good fit for him and it's so heartwarming to see them together. This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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February 15, 2013
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#Autism and the Eye Appointment

We will be at Akron Children's Hospital today. This time it's for Emmett's eyes.  He's been having trouble seeing, especially out of his right eye. I have no idea how this is going to go because Emmett's in a mood today. I'm pretty sure Emmett's going to need glasses and I'm definitely not sure how that's going to go. Do any of your kids have to wear glasses? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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February 15, 2013
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Join me for Facebook Friday

In my quest to better engage with the community, I'll be taking to Facebook today.  I look forward to conversing with everyone on Facebook today. If we're already friends, I'll see you later. If we're not friends yet, I look forward to changing that.  :-)   This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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February 15, 2013