One year ago I (along with a lot of other parents) was in the state capitol in Michigan advocating almost around the clock for three days for passage of Autism Insurance Coverage for Children in the state of Michigan. Doesn’t seem like it would be a particularly hard thing to convince someone of, does it? [...]
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We just got our confirmation from Santa that our annual “Special Kids Santa Event” at 12 Oaks Mall will be taking place on December 4th this year from 9:00am to 10:45am. During this special reserved time families of children with Autism and other special needs have the ability to take the time they need in a [...]
While teachers are losing their jobs, estimates are that the recall election of MI Rep. Paul Scott cost about $1 million dollars (source: MIRS). Wow a $1,000,000.00 fight over a Rep. seat because, in large part, of his stances on Education Reform. I wonder how many educational improvements, teachers/admin salaries, new school resources could have [...]
We’ve had such a great response to the Wrightslaw Conference and so much fantastic support from the business community that we’ve decided to add a special BONUS to this conference for FREE!!!! FREE March 11th Pre-Conference Friday Night “Experts Sessions” We’ve gathered some of the top experts in this state to share their expertise on [...]
“Lights UP, Sound Down—Sensory Friendly Movie Program” with a Special Showing Of “Rango” On March 5th, 2011 @ 9:15am This monthly program is open to all families & children BUT is specifically designed for families & children with Autism and Sensory Issues which make watching a movie during prime time hours challenging. During the movie [...]
Today we hit the two week mark before the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference AND the “Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game”. On Saturday, March 12th during the day we will be hosting Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Expert and practicing Attorney Wayne Steedman who will be sharing information with us to [...]
February’s Lights Up, Sound Down Family Sensory Friendly Movie Canton Cinema Saturday Feb. 19 – Gnomeo and Juliet – 9:15am Come Join Us This Saturday To Enjoy This Great New Family Movie!!!
On February 12th the Michigan Autism Physicians Network will be hosting their “Autism: Biomedical Treatments – Care – Options” conference at The Renaissance Baronette Hotel in Novi, Michigan. This conference will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from some of the top names in Biomedical treatment and to learn more about the biomedical approach to [...]
What does fate have to do with our Personal Legend? (by Mike) vicodin There’s an important difference between blind fate and the path of the personal legend. When we speak of fate, man’s free will is absent: we are merely puppets in the hands of a cold and distant puppeteer. In the case of personal [...]
We had the great opportunity to be a part of the discussion on Autism and Vaccines on the Frank Beckman show on WJR 760am this morning. Listen to our interview with Frank and Vaccine expert Mary Tocco Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Will be speaking with Frank Beckman this morning on his show on WJR about Vaccines and Autism. Click the link above to listen live! For more information on Vaccines please check out our Vaccine Information page. For more information on a great upcoming conference for parents of children with Autism or children with complications from [...]
Healthy eating, nutrition, and understanding what food labels are REALLY saying were all topics covered in our grocery shopping tour with guest, Kimberly Lord Stewart. Ms. Stewart is the author of Eating Between the Lines: The Supermarket Shopper’s Guide to the Truth Behind Food Labels. She is the recipient of two 2004 Association of Food Journalist awards [...]
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NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS FOR MOMS Twas the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, while visions of video games flipping through their heads. The dad was snoring in front of the TV, with [...]
