Autism Blogs - Helpful info from Moms & Dads with kids on the Spectrum

Here are some of the autism blogs I've been tuning into and learning from:

1). http://anotherpieceofthepuzzle.com/

Tons! May I say it again, tons of information, resources, book reviews, you name it, it's on this blog. She has a six year old, named Michael.

2). http://momembracingautism.blogspot.com/

This mom has a son named Samuel. She has an awesome video of stimming and other useful information, look on the left under the bar, named labels. I have read many great entries on this blog.

3). http://thepuzzleroom.blogspot.com/

This mom has a daughter with autism. Check out her recent post on intervention for autism - they call it Autism 991 - as seen on CNN.

4). http://autismbitestheblog.blogspot.com/

The life and times of six autistic angels. This is the family that was on the discover channel a few months back.

5). http://casdok-facesofautism.blogspot.com/

This blog has pictures of autistic kids & some adults, with some information about them. So sad, it's just never ending, it really is an epidemic. If you click on the entries, you can find out more about them on their websites.

6). http://danielsprogress.blogspot.com/

A celebration of our Journey. Daniel is the star of this blog. Mom shares homeschooling ideas.

7). http://rhemashope.wordpress.com/

Rhema is autistic, another little girl, that didn't escape the mostly boys disorder.


These are the best of the dozens I've been checking out.

And here is a definition (below)I found on an Aspie's website....I'd give him credit, but not sure I can find his link again, I didn't bookmark it. It's a pretty good overall definition for someone that has some knowledge to begin with. I'd still like to find one for someone that doesn't have a clue or how to explain it to a child. Anyone out there that can help with that? Please leave me a comment.

What do you say when someone asks you “what is autism?”

A genetic difference in the functioning of the brain which for some is a disability, some a challenge, and some a gift, and often all three in the same person. Typical signs are difficulty reading and or understanding social clues, an affinity for routines, participation in repetitive body movements, and often sensory difficulties.