www.blessedwithautism.blogspot.com

Oh boy, where do I start?  I am a momma to 4 kids and a wife to 1 husband.  ;-)  My kids range in age from 3 to 11, 3 boys and 1 girl.  My 7-year old son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS and anxiety about 3 years ago.  My 9-year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 1/2 years ago.  We are a "blended" family.  My 11-year old stepson (undiagnosed but with some signficant anger management issues) lives with us fulltime.  The "baby" pretty much brings us all together.  He is such a loving, affectionate little dude ("Mom!  I not a 'dude!'") - and he is hilarious!!! 

I also work outside the home as a nurse manager for an OB/NICU floor.  I am a huge advocate for autism awareness.  I helped created our own local organization called "North Dakota Autism Connection."  We are a group of parents who are frustrated with the lack of resources in our area.  We decided to do something about it!  We had our first walk in June 2008 and the event was very successful!  We are anxious to move forward!

I look forward to "meeting" new people here...and hearing your own ideas....collectively beating this battle we call "autism!"