As long as I live, I will never forget how special this past weekend was.  As a mother of an amazing child with autism, I’ve come to accept that it’s usually up to me to make special days on the calendar … [Read more...]

Hello Everyone!  Hope you are all enjoying the spring season so far.  Summer is almost here!  This edition of the newsletter is all about honoring all of the mothers out there - especially those … [Read more...]

There is a quote by Norman Vincent Peale that says, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.”  Do you believe that’s true? We are all creatures of habit.  There’s no denying it.  … [Read more...]

I like to keep fresh muffins, cakes and breads around for easy breakfasts and snacks.  And, since I had several apples that needed to be used up - I decided to create a brand new breakfast treat for my … [Read more...]

There is nothing quite as wonderful and humbling as meeting someone in person whom you admire – especially when that man is someone like Dr. Andrew Wakefield.  I had the good fortune to meet this brilliant … [Read more...]

Most of you know I absolutely LOVE my pancakes on Sunday mornings.....and Monday mornings....and Tuesday mornings..... But I don't like the plain Jane version.  Anyone can do that.  I perfer to spice … [Read more...]

Integrated Listening Systems has created a unique program for helping children (and adults) with sensory processing difficulties.  The payoff for following the program can be quite dramatic in the form … [Read more...]

I can almost see your face as you read this… Firing up the What? The mesencephalon, also known as the midbrain, is associated with vision, hearing, motor control, and arousal, among other things.  … [Read more...]

If you have a child with autism, then you’ve probably gone through times where you’ve felt completely overwhelmed and powerless to help.  It can happen to the best of us.  We read, we research, … [Read more...]

In the current economy, it’s getting harder and harder for many parents to afford the expensive biomedical treatments that can be crucial for the health of a child with autism. Skyrocketing insurance … [Read more...]

On this week’s episode of The Mother Cub Show, host Susan Lynn Perry interviews biomedical expert, Dr. Kurt Woeller, about the mysteries surrounding the gut-brain connection and autism.  Some doctors … [Read more...]

I have parents ask me all the time about this elusive “window” for autism recovery.  You know what I mean, right?  We’ve been told in the past through the media and various sources (mostly well-intentioned, … [Read more...]