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Aspie Mum
http://www.aspie-mum.blogspot.com
The adventures of Aspie Mum, a woman on her own bring up her Asperger's son, the Monkey!
- Added on: Mar 16th, 2007
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Author: Karen Cotton
- Listed in: Moms Family
- Tags: family mother autism disability aspergers asd
Recent Posts
Aspergers Syndrome and Puberty
So Monkey's on the cusp of puberty and I have to admit it's been the time of his life that I've dreaded since he was first diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. I've been doing some research into this period of a kid's life and it's looking challenging...
Testing times...
Childbrain have launched a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) screener. It's in the beta stages, so it's findings are by no means gospel. But, nevertheless it's a noteworthy site in my opinion... if only to kill some time!My personal preference i...
The power of the Sponge
Monkey's started illustrating our lives with Spongebob anecdotes...with great result and plenty of bellyshakes from me!Speaking of my split with his dad he said...."Well you know that episode where Gary the Snail (Dad) leaves Spongebob (Me) for Patri...
Fear and Loathing in Cornwall
We attempted a Scooby Doo dvd and it ended the same way it always does...in tears and nightmares. What is it about Scooby Doo that scares the Monkey so? As with many kids, Monkey has his obsessions - his just go a bit further than others. As a todd...
The Wisdom of Innocence
Watching television last night, an advertisement came on for the lastest in the "Now That's What I Call Music" series. Monkey turned to me at the end of the ad and said "Now, mum, is that what you'd call music?" I paused and said "What do you think...
Never Work With Children or Animals
Yesterday, Monkey, pooch Barney and I spent our afternoon attempting to have our photos taken for a local magazine. In Februrary, I wrote an article and the editor rang me last week to arrange for us to meet a photographer in a local park. While I...
