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 Increased Stress Puts More Teens at Risk, Doctor Warns  Friends of ours recently asked their 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter what they wanted to be when they grew up. Their son said a firefighter, their daughter…Cinderella . While many children at that age do pursue the profession they dreamed of, many more change their minds once or twice, [...] . . . → Read More: The Routine and Security of a Familiar Environment to Study In, May Reduce Unnecessary Anxiety  Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents and teenagers according to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH). On Sunday, January 29 (at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET), GMC, America’s favorite channel for uplifting family entertainment, will present the world television premiere of To Save A Life, a GMC World Premiere [...] . . . → Read More: GMC TV Presents TO SAVE A LIFE, Jan. 29 (World Premiere Movie)  What seem like everyday activities to you and me, can be insurmountable tasks to someone with autism. Shaving for example is something most of us don’t think twice about. Guys that shave usually do it daily. For autistic teens both behavioral and sensory issues come into play making that routine shave…not so routine.  Recently, Wyatt Isaacs, Jack Black and Stephen Stills headlined the “Autism is Awesome” benefit concert in support of The Miracle Project. Founded in 2004, THE MIRACLE PROJECT is a multi-platform socialization program that enables children and teens with autism and other special needs to express themselves through music, dance, acting, story, and writing. ALL children of [...] . . . → Read More: The Miracle Project – Book and DVD  It’s been 12 years since I brought home my precious baby boy home for the first time. The years have gone by so fast. As I look back on the years behind us, I get a little scared. I can’t help but think that the older he gets, the less time he will have me [...] . . . → Read More: A Mother’s Thoughts  I Am in Here is by Elizabeth Bonker and Virginia Breen. This is the true story of Elizabeth, a thirteen year old girl with autism, who breaks through her silence, thanks to the relentless efforts of her mother Virginia. By keyboarding poetry, Elizabeth is now able to reveal her inner thoughts and observations in a [...] . . . → Read More: I Am in Here, a book by 13 Year Old Elizabeth Bonker  I shared with you last month the new Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers book. Well they didn’t leave out those teen “wanna-be’s” and also published a Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens. Here’s what you’ll find inside the covers: |
 
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