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Spin the wheel and pick something to blame

by Mama Elephant image source What causes Autism? Oh, let's see...recent reports would have us believe it is everything under the sun...except genetics. Parents everywhere are looking for someone or something to…
Enjoying the Moment

by Mama Elephant My little Leyla is three months old today. Of course, Daddy thought the occasion called for cupcakes. Even big brother is really coming around. In an effort to promote interest, I will help Ley…
Apparently, I am an "Autisiphobe"

by Mama Elephant image source So, there is a nasty little war going on over at Autisible.com between someone with HFA and a dear blogger bud of mine. I stepped in to say I will miss this person who has always been …
Personality - Where Does it Come From?

by Mama Elephant image source Many people on the Autism spectrum credit their Autism for their intelligence and personality. While they strive for a "person first" attitude from the public, they insist that every …
Standing Still and Flying By

by Mama Elephant image source Alex's diagnosis may seem like an eternity ago when it was actually only 12 years ago. One of my early thoughts at that time was that I didn't want any more children. I thought tha…
Seeking the Help I Need

by Mama Elephant image source I have suffered from depression for most of my life. I have sought help for it off and on through much of my adult life. I haven't needed treatment in four years and when my OB and…
I Love it When They're Funny

by Mama Elephant image source Set Up: Most of Alex's speech is "scripted". He learns certain words and phrases and rarely substitutes. We get into this dangerous place of assuming that he has a very limited v…
I Got Our Bed Back

by Mama Elephant image source It is said that once you let your baby in your bed, you can never get him out of it. My own sister (11 years my junior) was an excellent example of that old adage. She shared a bed…
My Own Adjustment to Having a Baby (Guilt and Shame)

by Mama Elephant image source My previous post covered Alex and his adjustment to being a big brother. As I said then, he is doing pretty well with it all. Sure, there are some difficulties but over all...I am very…
Adjusting with Autism

by Mama Elephant As soon as those around me found out I was pregnant, they asked the same question over and over. "How do you think Alex will adjust to having a baby around?" My answer was always the same. "He will …