Archive for April, 2008

Look Into My Eyes: A Day of Sharing by Parents, For Parents with Dr. Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D.

Monday, April 14th, 2008

If you'd like more information on this event, please email me at jenniferwetter@release.ie.  Taken from the official advertisement.  If you are a parent of a young child with an autism spectrum disorder and can attend this event, I would highly recomend going.  A day of sharing by parents for parents of children with relating, communicating and developmental ...

NY Times: Public Forum to Address Safety Issues on Vaccines

Monday, April 14th, 2008

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Dreaming About Hearing

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Recently, a friend in the UK emailed. Her six-year-old girl had had a dream in which I could hear everything in the whole wide world about everything! This made me smile, as Elina (the little girl) is a big fan of mine and donates her ‘princess bed’ every time I visit. She’s ...

Explaining Deafness: Concept Books For Children

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Explaining deafness to children (a deaf child, their siblings, family, friends or peers) can be a challenge in making sure everyone understands the facts. Concept books are a good way to explain to all children (deaf children, too) the specific frustrations and issues deaf children can experience. Understanding is increased, with the deaf child ...

CNN: Autistic children linked to same sperm donor

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

I have long believed there to be a genetic link for autism spectrum disorders; more so in the "non-classical" disorders on the spectrum.  This article is just amazing.  Six children, one sperm donor, 3 children with autism. The original article at CNN can be found here.  NEW YORK (CNN) -- He's only ...