As I write this, my cell phone is going off with text messages from my 14 year old son, who is in the school's bathroom, sending me messages saying "plz pick me up ma". This morning, my son who is picked on everyday by his peers, slipped on black ice in front of everyone and, as is the case when those things happen, the laughter and such began.

I opened my son Ian’s book bag, and I felt like someone punched me in the gut. I was overcome with conflicting emotions of happiness and devastation – all due to a worksheet he completed at school about the word: Danger.

He was so proud to show me the worksheet and explain that danger meant, “It can hurt me”. I replied by saying, “Ian, did you know what ‘danger’ meant before Mrs. C taught you?” He just replied – “danger means it can hurt me”.

A few weeks ago I ran a survey of my members, which total near 700 and I was surprised by the answer to the following question: What question do you have, but rarely ask (no matter the reason why)?

Many parents report remarkable changes in their child with special needs, after starting supplements. Often times, this is one piece of a larger intervention including dietary changes. However, many begin the process by adding vitamins to their child's diet. In particular, Vitamin C seems to provide substantial benefit to the vast majority of those that try it.

It’s almost that time of year already; Christmas and the Holiday season that is. Before we know it, we’ll be out and about shopping, followed by the dash home to hide the goods and the late nights of secretly wrapping the gifts. How fun!

Sometimes, it can be a little more difficult to choose gifts for kids with special needs – especially for extended family that doesn’t know your child very well. I know with my two boys, who have autism and Asperger syndrome, their interests can be so narrow at times, and it makes them hard to buy for.

I am holding my breath. I probably shouldn't, but I am.

My email is full of messages discussing our soon to be President, Barack Obama, and his announcement that he will reform Autism and insurance mandates; i.e. policy reform targeted at having insurance companies help pay for the cost of treating autism; at least I think that's what it means...

Epilepsy is a common illness and many people don’t realize that millions of people worldwide suffer from some form of seizures. One in a hundred Canadians has epilepsy meaning that most people probably know someone who has the illness. But how much does the general public actually know about the condition?

Many parents home school and I think even more consider it (or perhaps wish they could). As a home schooling family (at times I should add!), and as an autism consultant, I'm frequently asked about home schooling. Those interested in learning more may find the following common Questions & Answers helpful.

For me, the most difficult part of home schooling was determining and allocating the materials I'd use to teach. Before I could buy materials and programs however, I had to first decide what 'type' of home-schoolers we were and what methods I'd use to teach.