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Beginner's Guide to Autism A Mother's Story
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A Christmas Poem I found on L.D.S. Autism Yahoo Site

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Karen's Page Louisa May Alcott once stated, "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."

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Linda replied to Karen Halterman's discussion 'Sensory Integration' in the group Autism-Aspergers Individuals LDS Families That Love Them

We use music therapy for our ADHD son.. and for me. It is amazing how it can calm or excite. I have seen through the years many different miracles of those who have Aspergers willing make the choice to change and overcome childhood fears, bahavior...

September 17

Linda replied to Karen Halterman's discussion 'I wonder.' in the group Autism-Aspergers Individuals LDS Families That Love Them

I think there is a real stigma attached to this question and its going to take some time for society to grow accustomed to the reality of the spectrum being more than a lable. I am willing.. but I have found it falls on deaf ears unless... there i...

September 17

Linda joined Karen Halterman's group

Autism-Aspergers Individuals LDS Families That Love Them

This group can be a place to ask questions about ASD, Aspergers any of the spectrum disorders. A kind place to help each other with the unique experiences we encounter everyday.

September 17

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Dear LDS Friends,
Happy 2009! We rolled into a new year very quickly at my house. Two new grand babies in 2008 and my baby turned SWEET SIXTEEN! Wow my driving lessons are not easy!! I am a convert to the LDS church since 1991. It has brought me great joy and great strength in my times of need. Heaven knows where I would be with out the church Maybe STILL Nebraska!!
I have hopes of many changes in 2009 as I as starting a new venture. I am a school psychologist and an autism specialist. I have left the public school system to open an Autism Center. I don't want just a job anymore. I want to change lives. I have felt the pain as I had to be the one to break the news to many families that their children were on the Autism Spectrum. This was actually the easy part. The hardest part was giving them resources as to where they could get help for their family members. I have spent the last five years getting training in Autism Therapies especially those that involve the family so they can learn how to reach out to their loved one and remarkably be loved back. I love what I do. My goal is to help end the chaos and provide understanding. I don't choose to say CURE Autism, because I believe autism is a subculture rather than a disease. Heavenly Father has a great purpose for people on the spectrum and I don't believe it is to fix Autism. It is for us to learn how to reach out and love and love like Jesus loved for us to make them a part of our world as well as we be included in theirs.
I have started an Autism Group on here. Please feel free to join it. Together we will learn from each other. I will post articles and information that I find informative and interesting. I hope that you will feel free to do the same.
God Bless and Happy New Year, In the Name of Jesus
Karen
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Autism A Financial Burden

Study Shows Families' Financial Strain
From Autism

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More than half a million U.S. children have autism with costly health care needs that often put an unprecedented financial strain on their families, national data show.
Compared with parents whose youngsters have chronic health care needs but not autism, those with autistic children are three times more likely to have to quit their jobs or reduce work hours to care for their kids. They pay more for their kids' h… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2008 at 10:16pm —

Unlocking Potential Using The Listening Program For Autism Spectrum Disorders

Unlocking Potential Using The Listening Program® to Help Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Improve Auditory Processing Children with autism spectrum disorders can recover.

A bold statement perhaps – but true nonetheless, based on our own clinical experience and
numerous recovery stories that populate the magazines, newsletters, chat rooms and Internet
sites of the autism community. One of the greatest challenges facing parents working towards
their child’s recovery is choosing among th… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2008 at 11:37pm —

A Beautiful And Heart Warming Story - Hurricane of Autism - The Cone of Uncertainty

The Cone of Uncertainty By Shelley Reynolds

Louisa May Alcott once stated, "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."
Over the last ten years, I have been learning how to sail my ship in rough waters from the Hurricane of Autism blowing into my home in 1998 with the diagnosis of my son, Liam, to literal hurricanes like Andrew, Katrina, Rita and now, Gustav. During the Weather Channel's updates as Gustav entered the Gulf of Mexico, they threw out a new term again a… Continue

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At 10:13pm on June 21, 2009, Barby James said…: Wanna view my cam?, come see me here We'll really have some fun! freelocalcams.info

At 7:25am on January 7, 2009, yourLDSneighborhood said…: Karen,

I am back in the saddle again. Sorry I've been out of touch. The surgery took a little more out of me than I thought it would. I'm doing way better than my doctor expected and not nearly as well as I had expected. Anyway, how are things going?

Candace

At 10:08am on December 3, 2008, Candace E. Salima said…: Karen,

I'm so sorry I missed connecting with you at Dan's concert. I ended up being too sick to go. What a bummer. Did you make it? Doesn't he do a fantastic concert. I really love his voice. Daniel Beck is going to be the next greatest thing in the music industry, I think.

Merry Christmas, Karen!

At 9:10am on December 2, 2008, Tracy Winegar said…: Glad to have you!!

At 6:47pm on November 18, 2008, Candace E. Salima said…: Hi Karen,

How are things going? I'm just dropping by to say "hi" and check up on you.

Have a great night.

Candace

At 10:32pm on November 17, 2008, Lori Nawyn said…: Hi Karen,

Sincere thanks for your comments. I sell some of my Young Women designs at Latter-dayVillage. com. I also sell a few things on Etsy under my own name.

Thanks for stopping by!

Lori

At 12:02pm on November 17, 2008, Marlene Sullivan said…: That sounds funny about the ward. My ward is getting older now too. Strange. My husband and I had 7 kids, and now there are none, so times change. BYW, I am not very familiar with this neighborhood thing and when I clicked on reply to comment, I thought I'd be able to see what you had written, but I couldn't. Is there someplace that is displayed? Oh well, gotta run. I'm actually in Chicago visiting my daughter and her family so won't have time again to reply until I return home on Wed. Thanks.

At 11:39am on November 17, 2008, Marlene Sullivan said…: Hi, I'm glad you wrote. Yes, it is nice to hear from someone who lives close by. I read your entry and am very sorry to hear about your daughter in law. That must have been a very difficult time. I hope things are going a little better for you now. I do not know much about autism, although my daughter in law's nephew has just been diagnosed with a mild form of autism. It sounds like you are doing a great thing in education people.

At 10:27am on October 24, 2008, Candace E. Salima said…: Sounds great, Karen. How does next Wednesday or Thursday work for you? Lunch again?

At 10:52am on October 23, 2008, Candace E. Salima said…: Will you be in Utah County during any of that time?

Candace

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