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QBLOG: Visual stimming does not go on vacation
Logo obsession continues at Dutch Wonderland Our family got out of the big city this week, for a vacation in Lancaster County, PA. This is the third year in a row we’ve visited this part of the world....
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QBLOG: Back-to-school supplies for kids with autism
The twins are starting Kindergarten next week and the excitement is building in our house. While Fiona will be attending our local public school, Quentin will be going to an ABA school for children...
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QBLOG: Three reasons why Quentin is not your average TV viewer
When Quentin gets some TV time, he pretty much wants to dominate the remote control. Fiona will do her best to fight him for it, but most often she loses. Just like a guy, I think. But is it? His...
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INTERVIEW: Tamie Salter, creator of KOULE
Oooh… that’s so KOULE! KOULE is a new product created for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) by Dr. Tamie Salter. It is essentially a “smart” ball that promotes physical health, cognitive...
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RESEARCH: Screen time and sleep issues for boys with ASD
A few weeks ago, a new study was published in the journal Pediatrics that hit the news with loud headlines akin to this one: AUTISM SLEEP DISTURBANCES LINKED TO ELECTRONICS IN THE BEDROOM. This kind...
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QBLOG: Logos to communicate
This past week was Spring Break for my children. Like so many other American parents, we ventured to take our children on a little vacation. This is the first real trip we’ve taken since our very...
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QBLOG: Quentin and logo love – an annotated summary
Many of you might be encountering my blog for the very first time this week, clicking over from Ron Suskind’s Life, Animated website. (If you are a longtime reader, you might want to click over there...
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REVIEW: YouTube Kids app – An ASD perspective
The highly anticipated YouTube Kids app launched this week, which generated a lot of buzz among children’s media and tech professionals. Reviews have been pouring in left and right. People have big...
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QBLOG: Quentin the Picasso Expert
A few weeks ago Quentin approached me with a one-word request (as most of his requests are). “Dora,” he said, looking at me imploringly. “Dora the Explorer?” I asked. “Do you want me to turn on Nick...
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My Autistic 10-year-old is Stalking You on Facebook
“Mommy iPhone!” That’s the call of the Quentin-bird, coming from the back seat of the car. It’s one of this particular specimen’s most common calls these days. He speaks in commands, almost...
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