As the beginning of the new school year approaches I cannot help but feel a sense of uncertainty. While all parents probably experience this at one time or another, parents of exceptional children, I believe, carry an extra burden. This year my children will begin a new school with my teachers, new classmates...mom is pretty overwhelmed! I wish there was a manual for parents of exceptional children on how to survive the school year!

Mega Fest August 31, 2013 Woman of Purpose
Dallas, Texas 8:00 pm.  A portion of the proceeds, according to the website, will go to three pre-selected families who are currently affected by autism and also Autism Speaks.

The opinions posted in an article on WSJ.com were real eye openers and demonstrate the need for advocacy and education in schools across the country.

Letters: Normal Kids and 'Mainstreaming' Special Needs Kidshttp://on.wsj.com/18nVLRV

Autism Resource

Check out the Ican House's website at www.icanhouse.org. It's a great local (WINSTON SALEM, NC)resource for children and their families living with autism.

Aspergers vs. Autism Study

Asperger's and Autism: Brain Differences Found: Yahoo! News

http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-autism-brain-differences-found-122142356.html

Modern Therapy

Blogging is SOOOO therapeutic! I encourage any parent of an exceptional child to blog, tweet, post to Facebook...anything to reach out to others and give yourself an outlet for whatever feelings and emotions you are experiencing.