Aren’t we aware enough already?

Posted by Beth Finke on April 9th, 2009

I am a Nick Hornby fan. His book High Fidelity is one of my favorite modern novels. The movie is fun, too, and it was filmed right here in Chicago! I keep Hornby on my radar, so of course I took notice when I found out a few years ago that his son has autism. And I took notice again …Read More » »

Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network

Posted by Beth Finke on October 8th, 2008

Yesterday I gave a short talk about blogging at our annual Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network meeting. The Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network is made up of autism experts who work at Easter Seals affiliates throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. They use their professional experience to serve as media resources — to get the message out that autism …Read More » »

Welcoming my son to Holland

Posted by Kathy Patrick on February 25th, 2008

When I learned my son might have lifelong learning disabilities, auditory processing problems, and behavioral challenges – I was devastated. Adam is 12 years old now, and I’ve spent the last 12 years researching interventions to mitigate the damages from his disability.

Or, you could say, I’ve spent the last 12 years learning the lay of the land in Holland.

You’ve probably heard …Read More » »

Autism Spokesperson Network

Posted by Beth Finke on February 20th, 2008

I spent so much time in yesterday’s post bragging about blogging blind — and about the blogging session my colleagues and I will present at tomorrow’s Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network meeting — I neglected to explain exactly what the Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network is.

So, enough of the self-adulation …Read More » »