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May 2012

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Wilbarger Brushing Protocol in the Shower

May 29, 2012 Eileen Parker 0

I learned about surgical brushes while at occupational therapy for sensory processing disorder.  From Tina Champagne’s site, she writes, “Based on the theory of Sensory Integration, the DPPT uses a [continue reading…]

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Aspie Heaven in a Hammock

May 16, 2012 Eileen Parker 2

  C’est moi in my hammock with my weighted blanket on.  Who would have thought that such a simple thing could have such an effect on my brain? My occupational [continue reading…]

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Autism and Comfortable Glamour

May 14, 2012 Eileen Parker 1

Sound like an oxymoron?  I have the world’s greatest collection of sweatpants.  (I exaggerate.) My kids even bought a pair of “dress” sweatpants for me in gray with pleats. They [continue reading…]

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To the Mothers of Autistic Children–Happy Mother’s Day!

May 13, 2012 Eileen Parker 0

I can credit my mother for so much of who I am today.  Many of us can say that, but my mom is the mother of an autistic person at [continue reading…]

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