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About Me

I've created a storefront where 80% of the proceeds from Autism products are donated to support Autism. We are continuing the fundraiser for May-Aug, and we're up to $170.03 Thanks to all those who bought something. I've raised $687.87 from Jan-April of '07!!! Below is the link for all the Autism merchandise. I've changed the orginal storefront so there are more items availabe for choice. New items are being added so check back often!!
I've been working with the Autism Community/Individuals for over 4 years now and enjoy every minute of it. I've worked with all ages, but prefer working with the babies/youngsters. My introduction and experience with the Autism Community started while I was in college. I have training and exprience with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), VB (Verbal Behavior), Floortime (aka Greenspan), Behavior Management/Crisis, PECs and American Sign Language.
I'm a member of the CEC:
TALK AUTISM Forum for Professional, Parents and Individuals with ASD
I'm looking into what it takes to start my own agency here in New Jersey and I have the hope to start my own Foundation to support individuals with Autism and their families.
Along with working with these extrodinary individuals and their families, I love to volunteer my time for the community, I work as a Reverend for my church, and I enjoy listening to all kinds of music and supporting those who have to gift to create it.
If you have any questions, concerns, comments, please send me an email or comment and I will do my best to assist and guide you in the right direction! I will try to keep up with weekly blogs on providing various information to support Autism and other disabilities.
Here are some great websites to check out:
Autism Society
Autism Speaks
National Alliance for Autism Research
COSAC
Child Development Insitute
Special Olympics

My Interests

Become a GDI Affiliate and develop your own domain and income network!

Here's a great CD for every parent with a Child diagnosed on the Spectrum. This album was done by a Father/musician who's son was diagnosed Autistic. Proceeds will aid in the support of Autism Awareness. Check it out.

Autism awareness and support
Music
Living Life
Building Community and Friends
Support Artists from all walks of LifeMommy Guilt
Great place for Moms that suffer from all Kinds of Guilt with their children.

I'd like to meet:

Carly Simon, Pat Benatar, Cyndi Lauper, U2, Aerosmith, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Depp, Sir Elton John, Sting, Anna Faris, Pink, the Dixie Chics Autistic Individuals and their families, Einstein, Shakespeare, God, and many more that I can't think of right now. Plus anyone who is willing and wanting to help the children and our community!

Film Music and Art by individuals with disabilities
It's awesome!!! Check it out!

Movies:

Rain Man
Mozart and the Whale
I am Sam
Mecury Rising
12 Monkeys
Fight Club
The Ringer
All movies with REAL people and REAL issues!

Books:

The following are some books I'd recommend for parents with childrent diagnosed with Autism: (There are many more, but these are just a few to start)
1. Autism and the God Connection by William Stillman-Author is diagnosed with Aspergers
2. Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs by Chantal Sicile-Kira, Temple Grandin
3. 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm
4. Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor
5. Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Catherine Maurice (Editor), Gina Green (Editor), Stephen C. Luce (Editor---Great for Professionals!
6. Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents by Shira Richman
7. Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Rebecca A. Moyes, Susan J. Moreno
8. A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive by Geraldine Dawson, Geraldine Dawson, Sally Ozonoff, James McPartland
9. Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination by Pamela J. Wolfberg
10. Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Visual Strategies Series) by Linda A. Hodgdon
11. Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis... & More! by Barbara T Doyle, Emily Doyle Iland
Attention STAY AT HOME MOMS!!!! Here's a great opportunity to work from home and make extra money or more! It's up to you. Have a question, just send me an email!
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Heroes:

*Every special needs individual and their families that keep fighting the fight to live life to the fullest and whom spread equality, love, and compassion depsite their struggle, hardships, losses, and the evil that exists in this world.

*Any one suffering from inequality and discrimination thorughout the world. We are more alike than different.

My Blog

Autism Fundraiser Update

Dear all,Just wanted to let you know that we are receiving the check for the final amount of our fundraiser in the middle of June. We'll be scheduling the check drop off and will post a blog of the e...
Posted by Marti on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:23:00 PST

A miracle dog for Reece

Upon meeting his new utility dog Pudge at the airport, Reece Trahan reacted with giggles and nervousness as he laid on the floor near baggage claim.A Rochester family is trying an emerging therapy for...
Posted by Marti on Tue, 22 May 2007 04:08:00 PST

Study Finds No Link Between Autism And Thimerosal In Vaccines

Study Finds No Link Between Autism And Thimerosal In VaccinesMay 16, 2007Science Daily The increase in the number of diagnosed cases of autism in recent years has sparked concern that environmental ...
Posted by Marti on Sun, 20 May 2007 03:27:00 PST

Why Autistic Children Do Not Imitate Or Empathize: It Could Be A Dysfunctional Mirror-neuron Sy

Why Autistic Children Do Not Imitate Or Empathize: It Could Be A Dysfunctional Mirror-neuron SystemScience Daily New imaging research at UCLA shows that impairments in autistic children's ability to...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:59:00 PST

ate board approves mandatory exit exam for special ed students

PDT SACRAMENTO, (AP) --The state Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to make the high school exit exam mandatory for students with disabilities, rejecting alternatives and risking further li...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:57:00 PST

A Frown Or A Smile? Children With Autism Can't Discern

A Frown Or A Smile? Children With Autism Can't DiscernScience Daily When we have a conversation with someone, we not only hear what they say, we see what they say. Eyes can smolder or twinkle. Gazes...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:54:00 PST

Hormone shows signs of easing effects of autism

Hormone shows signs of easing effects of autismBy Warren KingSeattle Times medical reporterA hormone that helps women give birth and breast-feed has shown promise in relieving some symptoms of autism,...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:51:00 PST

Abnormal Face Processing In Toddlers With Autism And Developmental Delays

Science Daily Toddlers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often have difficulty focusing on people's faces and making eye contact, but a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers found that...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:47:00 PST

Autistic Kids Have Difficulties Learning Words

FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Young autistic children have difficulty recognizing ordinary words, and their brains become overtaxed as a result, according to a University of Washington study."Rath...
Posted by Marti on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:44:00 PST

Parents seeking Alternative autism treatments

Ped Med: Alternative autism treatmentsBy LIDIA WASOWICZSAN FRANCISCO, April 27 (UPI) -- An estimated one in three families with autistic children opt for alternate treatments, usually as an accompanim...
Posted by Marti on Wed, 02 May 2007 03:38:00 PST