Monthly Archives: July 2011

I mentioned  that once I  learned how to accept PJ’s interests that living with him became easier. I also mentioned learning about unconditional love from PJ. From him, I’ve learned about purity in a person. PJ does not lie, cheat … Continue reading →

I spent so much time trying to teach PJ (usually without success) that it finally dawned on me what he was teaching me. He may have taught me more than I have taught him. What was important to me was … Continue reading →

I hope you can find a way to get some “Me Time”.  If you have a child with autism, you need this time to relax and recharge your batteries. When PJ was younger and I was able go get some … Continue reading →

We all know that prolonged stress is not good for the body. Stress affects us at the cellular level and can cause aging, accidents or illness.  Short bursts of stress don’t harm the body, but  extensive, prolonged stress is not … Continue reading →

I’ve been trying to find out what methods and therapies  that were used 30 years ago  to treat people with autism were effective. I was extremely dismayed to find out that electrical shock therapy, a controversial therapy that I thought … Continue reading →

I’d assumed that anyone reading this blog already understood autism, but I have been asked to explain autism for those who are not familiar with the condition. Autism is a puzzling disorder which is why the symbol is a puzzle. … Continue reading →