A squirrelly love story about autism


Posted by Beth Finke on February 13th, 2008

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and I’m sending a gift now to thank you all for reading and leaving comments on the Easter Seals and Autism blog.

It’s not chocolates, sorry. Not roses, either. Instead, it’s a story. A love story.

The story is written by Matthew Baldwin, a computer programmer from the Seattle area who does freelance writing on the side. He’s …Read More » »

Book review: Jenny McCarthy’s “Louder Than Words”


Posted by Beth Finke on February 8th, 2008

Jenny McCarthy’s book Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism is about her son Evan, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2005. When the book came …Read More » »

Today’s the deadline: share your ideas with autism committee


Posted by Beth Finke on January 4th, 2008

In December, Patricia Wright wrote about Dr. Stephen Shore’s appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
I had the pleasure of meeting Shore at our 2007 Easter Seals Training Conference in April. Shore is a well-known public speaker, and at the conference he provided a personal perspective on …Read More » »

Child with autism, parent with autism


Posted by Patricia Wright on January 2nd, 2008

A New York Times article about a child’s autism diagnosis described how the parents were left “thinking carefully about their own behaviors and histories.”

I know first hand how the delivery of an autism diagnosis can lead to questions from parents about their own lives. One of the most poignant experiences I had as an …Read More » »

Top autism books of 2007


Posted by Beth Finke on December 31st, 2007

You’re Going to Love this Kid! by Paula Kluth …Read More » »

Dr. Shore understands autism


Posted by Patricia Wright on December 3rd, 2007

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the appointees for a new Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. 

In a press release, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said:
“This important committee will play a key role in coordinating autism research, services, and education related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. I’m pleased that its members bring to …Read More » »

Book review: Ellen Notbohm’s “Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew”


Posted by Beth Finke on November 7th, 2007

Ellen Notbohm’s Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew gives readers a …Read More » »