Medicare for Autism Now Advocacy Workshop April 30 in Burnaby BC

Medicare for Autism Now! Society Advocacy WorkshopGetting it Done! Going in circles trying to get what your child needs? If so – circle the date:The Medicare for Autism Now! Society presents:“Getting it Done!”…an “on-the-job * hands-on * this is how you do it”Advocacy WorkshopTopics will include:·      Effective advocates - what they do…or not·      Autism treatment funding – securing its future·      Solving school “issues” using the Hewko caseBe prepared to learn and participate (you’ve never had this much fun in the school principal’s office…) Details to follow – circle

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Maple Sausage And Waffle Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casseroles. They're common to make around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Another time you'll see them is for brunch buffets. What is it? Most recipes usually call for bread, an egg mixture and sometimes breakfast meats like sausage or bacon mixed in and topped with cheese. These casseroles are popular because it's easily assembled making for a stressfree dish. I'm not particularly a fan of them... well until now. I came across this recipe for a Maple Sausage And Waffle Breakfast Casserole and it certainly turned me on to breakfast casseroles. It's like a hybrid of waffles, french toast and casserole all into one with both sweet and savory flavo

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10 Years of the Long, Long Fight for A REAL Canadian National Autism Strategy

Picture from Torontoist, May 10, 2008Stefan Marinoiu, father of a severely autistic son, set out on foot from Toronto to Ottawa  in mid Canadian winter  and later went on a hunger strike to bring attention  to the challenges faced by autistic Canadians and the need for a National Autism StrategyAutism Speaks Canada is holding a National Autism Strategy meeting in Banff Alberta next week and was kind enough to invite me as a participant and to subsidize my travel and accommodations. Some autism advocates I have talked with, people who have been actively involved in their provinces advocating for autism services a

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Autism Stimming: Conor Counting & Stimming Video Has Over 10,000 Views

Conor's Counting and Stimming video has over 10,000 views on Youtube since I posted it on January 5, 2008. Conor's voice has changed ... deepened ... considerably since then. And he has grown a few inches ... quite a few and added some sideburns and a moustache. Time marches on.

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A Weekly Serving - 2/26/2011

The end of February already?! This past week took some adjusting but we're getting there! Here are my weekly personal musings on family, food and fun...Family -  Joel certainly was having a period of adjustment this week. Since our recent move, he's been struggling with feeling comfortable with his new bedroom. He's not exactly a fan of sleeping in his room or crib and instead, he's been snuggling up with us in our room. I'm hoping this doesn't last long but we're constantly trying to get him to embrace his new surroundings.Aside from that, he's also adjusting with teething! Joel got his first teeth that broke out a few days ago. Surprisingly he

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Berry Topped Pudding Tarts

Elegant desserts doesn't always mean time consuming and difficult. In fact, these Berry Topped Pudding Tarts are a perfect example! Delicate puff pastry shells are baked and filled with a velvety smooth vanilla bean pudding, then topped with mixed berries. These would make a great addition to a brunch, tea party or just a snack to enjoy just because...There are so many puddings out there but I find that vanilla is one of those flavors that kind of gets overlooked because it's so 'blah.'  However, the good thing about it is it's versatility and the many ways you can use it in other desserts. In my search for a vanilla pudding recipe, I came across

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Hot Pizza Dip

I think I've mentioned how much I love to snack on food versus having an actual meal. It's probably even more so now as a mom because my day is broken up in smaller increments of time to care for my son. So when I'm craving for pizza but don't want to go through the hassle of making a pizza dough or even popping in a frozen one in the oven, the next best thing (maybe even better) is a Hot Pizza Dip. With this, you get all the goodness of a pizza without all the hassle. You could warm it in the microwave if you wanted to to save time! This dip layers Italian seasoned cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and all your favorite pizza toppings. To

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Now that we're settled into our new place, I got the chance to look through the latest issue of Cook's Illustrated. One of the recipes that caught my eye was this one for Broccoli Cheese Soup. We've been experiencing some rainy days lately so a bowl of this soup was perfect for lunch. It was creamy, a vibrant green and flavorful with a faint hint of heat. One thing you won't find in this particular recipe is a lot of heavy cream like traditional recipes. Instead, this version has everything you love about broccoli cheese soup, only healthier!For this soup, the first time I made it, I thought it was slightly bland. As a result, I added a little bit mor

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10 Dishes for The Oscar's Best Picture Nominees

This coming Sunday is a big night for those in the film industry. The 83rd Annual Academy Awards will have people tuned in to see who gets a coveted Oscar... will you be watching? If you are, get in on the fun by preparing some dishes to enjoy on the special night! Here are 10 Dishes for The Oscar's Best Picture Nominees...Toy Story 3 - Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers In this fun animated movie, Andy's toys may have a hot, fiery situation on their hands.But for you, these poppers have just enough heat to keep you going back for more...127 Hours - Chili Beef SlidersBased on a true story, a man is pinned under a boulder & barely slides out free.

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Chicken Nachoes

So we're back! We've been busy moving from the suburbs back to the city of Chicago the past few days. It's so great to finally be in the city once again, this time for good. It was hard commuting back and forth (45 mins - 1 hour one way) on the days I'm working at the restaurant. And with my husband's new job that's also in the city, we had no choice but to move back to where we truly belong. Our little one is adjusting well and he's loving all the family time we have together (versus one of us dealing with a commute.) Now that we're all unpacked and settled in, I've been too exhausted to make an elaborate meal. At times like this, I end up making sna

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Heidelberg

Check out this SlideShare Presentation: HeidelbergView more webinars from Dennis Labadarios.

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Will New Prohibition Against Exploring Possible Vaccine Autism Connections Stop ALL Environmental Autism Research?

The last few years have seen an all out offensive to shut down discussion of vaccines as possible triggers of autism disorders.  The withdrawal of the 1998 Lancet article, the banishment of Dr. Andrew Wakefield by British medical authorities, the conviction of Andrew Wakefield of fraud in The Court of Brian Deer and the mainstream media puppeting and promotion of the Deer conclusions have occupied much public space in discussion of autism disorders.  And of course no less a public figure than Bill Gates has accused those who question vaccine safety of killing children around the globe. Autism Speaks has declared that it "is time to change th

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Conor Is 15 Today!!

Conor is 15 today and it is all about Conor -  unlike any other day of the year ;-)  Our buddy has some fun on his Southpaw Enterprises therapy ball and, of yeah,   has a bit of cake.  The Little Einsteins are a favorite of Conor's and made it to the birthday cake. 

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A Weekly Serving - 2/19/2011

What a busy week it's been but overall, well worth it! Before I type away with some personal musings...Here's what I cooked up in the kitchen this past week...Stuffed ScallopsBacon Wrapped Jalapeno PoppersApple Lattice PieMaple Gingersnap Ice CreamHere are the recipe collections I've posted this past week...20 Recipes for a Big Italian SupperMy weekly musings on Family, Food and Fun...Family -  Some big news - we moved back to the city! After a few months of commuting to and from  the burbs into the city, we finally had enough and decided to move back. It was our plan for awhile but we took our time looking for a place to call home, especial

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"Take My Son" Severe Autism, Disrupted Families, and Difficult Choices

"When police officers finished binding her son Colin's hands and feet, they turned to Teresa Abernethy and asked what she wanted them to do with him. .... Teresa knew the answer but was surprised to hear herself say it: Take my son."Parents with severely autistic children, usually sons, with self injurious behavior and aggressive responses toward those who care for them should read the Arizona Republic article Phoenix family makes painful choice due to son's autism by John Faherty. It portrays honestly the heart wrenching realities faced by the Abernethy family which could no longer endure the violence and disruption visited upon their family by the s

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Maple Gingersnap Ice Cream

Peanut butter & jelly. Ham & cheese. Milk & cookies. There are just some foods that go well together, it's just natural. Another one to add to the list is pie & ice cream. For me, pie just isn't right unless it's accompanied with a scoop of ice cream. Since I recently made an Apple Lattice Pie, I wanted a great ice cream to compliment the flavors and with that, I made a Maple Gingersnap Ice Cream. It was a heavenly pair and a flavor I'm going to add to my list of favorites! Maple ice cream is studded with chunks of gingersnap cookies, making this a good ice cream on it's own or with a slice a of pie ( I vote pie!)...Making homemade ice

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Where do Severely Autistic Adults Go After Education Ends?

In Where do Autistic Adults Go After Special Education Ends? CDFoakley continues a series of courageously honest videos about the realities faced by persons with severe autism disorders and their families. This is a question asked by many parents of severely autistic children. The uncertainty  is a reality we must face.

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Apple Lattice Pie

Most people would associate apple pie with the fall months or maybe even during Independence Day... but for me, it's great any time of year! I've been playing with pie recipes lately since it's a dessert I think needs some recognition. Since apples are available all year round, I decided to make this Apple Lattice Pie. This was a delicious pie that had a nice flaky crust and perfectly seasoned apples. If you're craving a densely filled apple pie that's far from runny and packed with flavor, this is a recipe for you...What caught my eye in this recipe was the use of cider vinegar, cream cheese and cake flour for the pie crust. These ingredients aren't

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Γεροντική Ανοια

Γεροντική άνοιαΤα δωμάτιο μύριζε κλεισούρα και ολίγη από κατρουλίλα. Φυσικά πράγματα για την κυρά Ζωή 82 Μάιων κυρίως επί κλίνης τα τελευταία τέσσερα.Όσο κλειστός άνθρωπος ήταν στα νιάτα της, την είχε βάλει να πιεί το αμίλητο νερό ο σατράπης της ζωής της ο μπάρμπα Σώζος, σχωρεμένος από ετών, τόση λογοδιάρροια την είχε πασπαλίσει η ζωή της Ζωής με τη διανοητική σύγχυση αυτής της ηλικίας. Το δωμάτιο της λουζόταν με άπλετο φως, έβλεπε σε ένα μεγάλο σπάνιο ακάλυπτο της τσιμεντούπολής μας με μπαλκόνι με γλάστρες και θέα σε μια παλιά χρεωκοπημένη οικοδομή. Από το απέναντι μπαλκόνι του τρίτου ένα γλυκόλαλο καναρίνι συναγωνιζότανε λες τις ανθρώπινες φωνές με

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

I'm sure I've mentioned my love of appetizers before. They're just more fun to eat and so many to choose from. Just as Thanksgiving is to side dishes and desserts, the Superbowl is to appetizers and finger foods. So even though our beloved Chicago Bears didn't make it to the final game, I was quite content with the spread of appetizers I served up. One appetizer that got my family talking were these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. We've all heard how bacon supposedly makes everything better... but these poppers are solid proof. Jalapeno peppers are sliced in half, filled with cream cheese and cheddar cheese and wrapped in bacon before getting baked. I

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