Memory shapes a person. Recalling the moments of our life through our mind’s eye reminds us of who we were, and who we are now. These memories mold us either cynically, or with hope. As we grow older, the moments (more…)

A word on autism from the White House.

The brain is the control center of who we are.  Neurons pass information to one another through synapses affecting how we process information. The composition of chemicals in the brain dictate how we interact with our surroundings, and one another. (more…)

The following is a media advisory:

“PHOENIX (April 14, 2011) – Thousands of Arizonans impacted by autism, breast cancer, along with infants at-risk forgenetic ailments, may lose their health insurance coverage if Senate Bill 1593 is signed into law by Governor Brewer. (more…)

Close to wrapping up its tenth season on the air, American Idol is no longer just a seasonal primetime competitive reality show that attracts more viewers than the evening news and the State of the Union Address combined; it’s become a worldwide authority of pop culture that holds the power to transform an average John or Jane Doe into an instant overnight mainstream media icon. (more…)

I recently re-watched Brene Brown’s TED talk entitled The Power of Vulnerability. (more…)

Children on the severe end of the autism spectrum may frequently wander off from their homes or guardians, and autism groups are calling for greater attention to the study of this behavior. (more…)

The word “exciting” would be a definite understatement for how I would express the course of events at work within the last few weeks. After nearly six months of employment for an autism treatment provider, (more…)

Today, I learned about a fantastic opportunity available to all schools across the US! As you may already know, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) has developed and recently launched Skills, a unique web-based tool for children with autism that includes assessment, program design, and progress tracking. (more…)

I recently got to thinking about how those with autism are portrayed in the media and how people use behavioral cues to figure others out. The most iconic portrayal of autism in cinema is Rain Man. Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman, is exceedingly gifted with numbers and memorizing but completely lacking social skills. (more…)