http://netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/parent-ally?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "parent-ally" on Netvouz http://www.thewip.net/talk/2009/02/accepting_autism.html Great essay by a mother about how & why she came to accept her young son's newly-diagnosed autism rather than trying frantically to "cure" it, and valuable advice to other struggling parents of autistic kids. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:18 GMT http://www.esteeklar.com/2010/10/18/4446/ A mom describes & comments on the disturbing contents of old videos of her son's "early intervention" ABA therapy sessions; there's also a great conversation in the comments between autistic-accepting parents & at least one autistic that was put through ABA. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:34:40 GMT http://bloom-parentingkidswithdisabilities.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-great-blessing-to-give-hope.html An interview follows a mother's journey from frantically trying to 'cure' her autistic son to the relief of accepting him after getting "an insider's view" from adults on the spectrum. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:20:02 GMT http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/familiesneeds/article.jsp?content=20110124_105533_10992&page=1 Article on the journey Estee Klar took from her son's infancy to allying with autistic self-advocates and what her son is like now as an eight-year-old. Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:02:24 GMT http://www.asparenting.com/ An interesting blog by an autistic mother whose kid(s) are autistic, intended to help autistic parents understand themselves, non-autistic parents understand their kids, and bridge the gap between the two kinds of parents. Health & Disability Xyzzy Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:58:48 GMT http://www.esteeklar.com/articlesessays/ Set of material by the mother of a 'classic' autistic boy, who long ago decided to accept her son rather than attempt to 'cure' him. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:18 GMT http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/522230/Neurotypical_Syndrome_by_Estee_Klar_Wolfond Humorous piece by Estee Klar, whose young son is autistic. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:17 GMT http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20110114_Reasons_to_laugh_at_my_autistic_son.html?c=0.0890424714520952&posted=n#comments An interesting article by a father about why he is happy he has an autistic son in his life. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:28:38 GMT http://therunman.blogspot.com/ Blog of Alex Bain, one of many autistics whose childhood love of running turned into a love for marathons; maintained by his mom Jypsy. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:55:38 GMT http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/lif/2010/10/21-67/Teen-uses-experience-to-become-autism-advocate.html About an autistic teen whose parents adapted to how her mind works & was designed to develop, focusing on truly important social things like keeping her face clean rather than forcing conformity -- and who now is not only well-liked & excelling academically, but is a devoted autistic advocate getting the word out through appearances and online videos. Health & Disability Xyzzy Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:55:31 GMT