State: Maine
Country: USA
Member since: Jan 23, 2007
Last logged in: Dec 01, 2008
My name is Shannon and I have a great husband and 2 amazing kids.
My oldest, Wynn, has autism and still struggles, after all these years of treatments and therapies, with anxiety and aggression. At his best, he is funny, intuitive and sensitive.
My daughter, 12 year old Haley, is strong and independent, creative and musical. She has been a shining example for Wynn and taught him many of his first words and skills by sheer example.
Steve is my husband of 19 years and partner in this endeavor to be a family in this crazy world of autism. Out of a need we had to have better communication with Wynn's team members, he created a web application called iAbida.com. It has been a project from his heart, and he makes it available to all families, around the globe, for free.
And me? In spite of being a terrible klutz, I have learned the fine art of juggling....motherhood, advocacy, household management and working from home. Foggyrock is my latest project--to fulfill my own need to be associated with other fantastic folks, like you, who I knew were out there.....Thank you for allowing me into your life through this community.
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by shannonj on 10.06.08 - public - 76 visits
Donna Williams is an adult with autism that has been such a valuable voice for this community. She has written many books, like Nobody, Nowhere and also Somebody, Somewhere....but my favorite is Exposure Anxiety. She has a very helpful website and will do consultations as well. I met her in person when we taped a podcast with her last spring. If you live in any of the following locations, I would really encourage you to go hear her speak. And also, take your friends, family and school staff, as she will be able to bring a new perspective to your children from such a personal place....Pass these dates along to others in your area:
Reno, NV, USA - Thursday 13th November 2008
Topic: Autism as an Adult
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: Ralph Toddre or Kathryn Quigley
Phone: 775-322-4444
Email: rtoddre(at)krnv.com or kquigley(at)krnv.com
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Sellersville, PA, USA - Saturday 15th November 2008
Topic: Family - School Environment
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Venue: Banch Creek Community Church, 100 Main St., Harleysville, PA 19438
Cost: Pre-bookings prior to 3rd October 2008 are $30.00 and $40.00 after this date.
Contact: Pamela Haines
Phone: 215-453-9070
Email: pdhaines(at)comcast.net
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Dallas, TX, USA - Tuesday 18th November 2008
Topic: Autism is a Fruit Salad
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Venue: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Lane (ASA)
Email pamalane(at)msn.com
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Orange County, CA, USA - Saturday 22nd November 2008
Topic: Autism Spectrum Strategies for Home, School and Community
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Venue: Arnold O. Beckman High School, Performing Arts Center, 3588 Bryan Ave, Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
Contact: Sara Gardner
Phone: 949-854-7415
Email: ocasupport(at)gmail.com
Website: aspergers.meetup.com/375/
Comments(2)
frogfoot1969
Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008
I love the podcast with her. I wish she was coming someplace close to me.
Motherof4
Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008
I'm so glad there are adults with ASD out there who can communicate their experiences so well. It gives me hope.
