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vmgandg3 @vmgandg3 (1) • United States 6 Nov 06

How do I find a place to get help with groceries?

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LISA444JACK churches often have information about local food banks or food stamps etc. the phone book also or a similiar resource here online can tell you where local food banks might be in your area google it----

19 Dec 06

iris0110 @iris0110 (6) • United States 18 Dec 06

So Autism has become the epidemic of our children's generation. 1 in 166 children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. My own son is one of them. There have been studies linking childhood vaccines and the rise in...

autism and vax

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LISA444JACK I work in the field and have listened to some of the best doctors respond to this very question----the answer they had just this fall is that there does not seem to be a link between the vaccines and autism. The mercury and some other possible contributing...

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mcwible @mcwible (7) • United States 18 Dec 06

Our entire world has been turned upside down. My beautiful little boy has been diagnosed with Autism earlier this year. I know it's not the end of the world. He isn't dying of some terminal disease. But I am grieving over the...

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LISA444JACK with the milk proteing and wheat diet changes----I have found it is often helpful to have a knowledgeable doctor help guide you about your childs possible sensitivities. DAN or CAN doctors often can do this ( defeat autism now or cure autism now = DAN and...

19 Dec 06

Krisss @Krisss (1231) • Australia 6 Dec 06

The Misunderstood Child I am the child that looks healthy and fine. I was born with ten fingers and toes. But something is different, somewhere in my mind. And what it is, nobody knows. I am the child that...

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LISA444JACK I feel for this misunderstood child-----I have met many children like this and I just wish this excerpt also included more positive things-----skills, passions, interests etc------People with aspergers or just any of us have many positive things that make us...

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mcwible @mcwible (7) • United States 18 Dec 06

Our entire world has been turned upside down. My beautiful little boy has been diagnosed with Autism earlier this year. I know it's not the end of the world. He isn't dying of some terminal disease. But I am grieving over the...

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LISA444JACK I feel for you!!! I work in the field and want to tell you there is much that can be done to help a child and family with autism---especially at your sons age. I think it is great that you have found a local support group -----this will surely help you as...

19 Dec 06

LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

With about 1 in 166 people effected by autism it seems likely that many people know someone who has autism or has a family member with autism. It is often hard for someone with special needs to fit in with others in the...

autism

community

community life with autism

friends and autism

inclusion

special education

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LISA444JACK I wonder what the name of the movie was? What do you think the take home message was?

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

With about 1 in 166 people effected by autism it seems likely that many people know someone who has autism or has a family member with autism. It is often hard for someone with special needs to fit in with others in the...

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LISA444JACK I see---so you are quite familiar with autism--- How would you describe the condition to someone? I work in the field but the view from a family member is a much more valuable for us all to understand---YOU really know!!! the joys and challenges and...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

With about 1 in 166 people effected by autism it seems likely that many people know someone who has autism or has a family member with autism. It is often hard for someone with special needs to fit in with others in the...

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LISA444JACK okay-----maybe you will have the privilege at some point in your future---

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

With about 1 in 166 people effected by autism it seems likely that many people know someone who has autism or has a family member with autism. It is often hard for someone with special needs to fit in with others in the...

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LISA444JACK Looks like you have been doing some research on autism--- As I work in the field I would like to add to your information and indicate that ABA is only one therapeutic approach with actually not that much research behind it---- another approach is DIR...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

Does anyone have any easy and fast good party appetizer ideas for an upcoming Christmas party i am having. I have fallen into a rut and tend to prepare the same things year to year-----I need some new ideas? I don't have...

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 7 Dec 06

What is your favorite soup?

soup

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LISA444JACK well that is a hard question I love soups! Potato leek soup is really great lobster bisque is great sometimes a cream of broccoli is great some chicken and noodle and veggie soups are great--- minestrone is good----- I...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 18 Dec 06

With about 1 in 166 people effected by autism it seems likely that many people know someone who has autism or has a family member with autism. It is often hard for someone with special needs to fit in with others in the...

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linzmcwilliams @linzmcwilliams (1552) 7 Dec 06

I would love to learn to make jewellery using silver wire and beads. Does anyone know where I can learn the basics?

crafts

jewellery

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LISA444JACK I would go to an arts and crafts store---near me we have Michaels or AC Moore. Buy a basic all things included kit that has a basic manual----and that would get you started OR get a book from one of these stores and read up a bit. Sometimes they even have...

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deargoodbye @deargoodbye (761) • United States 15 Dec 06

I can't wait that long for a new episode of House!

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LISA444JACK yes I share this problem as well---- one concern is that the show seems to have a fairly predictable format----I hope they would have some slightly different story lines too---- not just unusual and rare atypical conditions that only HOUSE can...

18 Dec 06

LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 17 Dec 06

How would you respond if your teenager said they would prefer not to have gifts this year for the Holiday and would prefer money be given to a charity instead? Would you really not give a gift to your child? I think it is a...

charity

christmas gifts

donation to charity

family holiday celebrations

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LISA444JACK thanks for your comments--- I will put a little something under the tree--- She is very caring -----yet sometimes still quite up and down emotionally-----I think she is trying to find out who she is and is considering the full range of possibilities---it...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 17 Dec 06

How would you respond if your teenager said they would prefer not to have gifts this year for the Holiday and would prefer money be given to a charity instead? Would you really not give a gift to your child? I think it is a...

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LISA444JACK She is a great girl most of the time---- I think I will give her a check that she can put toward the charity of her choice------- and I will get one or two smaller gifts just for her to enjoy as well----- I think I will need to find a poem about giving...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 17 Dec 06

My vote is for Godiva? Can anyone recommend a chocolate that is better than Godiva? I can't imagine a better chocolate exists----- Lets talk chocolate-

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LISA444JACK Hmm Rhebs---never heard of it yet you did say it is local--- do they make their own chocolate on site? We have a chocolate factory sort of nearby called ASHERS chocolates---have you heard of them---they are pretty good but not like Godiva or European...

18 Dec 06

LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 17 Dec 06

How would you respond if your teenager said they would prefer not to have gifts this year for the Holiday and would prefer money be given to a charity instead? Would you really not give a gift to your child? I think it is a...

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LISA444JACK @LISA444JACK (28) • United States 17 Dec 06

I have never found an owl in the wild! I would love to see one---if they are truly out there-----any ideas about the best way to find them. The only owls I have seen were captive ones---in rehab ---in a show------ I imagine...

onestepahead @onestepahead (285) • Canada 7 Dec 06

I set up a bird feeder outside of my home office window this week. Working from home in a creative feild, I needed a focal point outside of my work world. A place where I could daze off to and let my mind go on mini vacations...

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LISA444JACK If you add some suet that would be great. You can get suet squares at the local grocery store and many feeders have the square cages that either are attached or are separate from your feeder. Also sunflower seeds are always a big hit. You may also attract...

17 Dec 06

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