Tag Archives: Asperger’s Syndrome

Off-limit ailments?

I’ve noticed a big push for more romances with “special” characters. Both publishers and readers seem to like characters that have some kind of disability or something that makes life more difficult. Since I’ve been writing stories with “special” characters … Continue reading

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Short rant about ignorance…

As theĀ  title indicates, this is a short rant about ignorance–ignorance of autism spectrum disorders, which seems to be rampant. It has come to my attention that some people in a position of authority are spreading the rumor that no … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness Guest Blogger: Christina Deanne

Bitterness and Truth by Christina Deanne When my son was in kindergarten, he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. An autism specialist was called in through the school, she performed the standard ASDS test and drew her conclusion as a result. … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness Guest Blogger: Troy Corley

Yes, Your Asperger’s Teen is Crazy! By Troy CorleyCo-Founder of ASAP Asperger’s Support for Adolescents Plus http://www.vcasap.org Shocking to call your teen with Asperger’s crazy? Not really. ALL teens are crazy when it comes to the perspective of parents, grandparents … Continue reading

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Autism Awareness Guest Blogger: Mary Calhoun Brown

Guest post by Mary Calhoun Brown Award-winning Author and Speaker There Are No Words http://www.marycalhounbrown.com Never will I forget the day the doctor looked me in the eye and used the word “autism” to describe my son. To say I … Continue reading

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