Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family
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Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family

Autism speaks is a bit of a controversy in the autism community. But why is that? And why, are we as parents, not as aware of this? Surely an organization such as autism speaks would act in the best interest of those on the autism spectrum, right? That is what I had believed as well but, I cannot and will not support them. This is why I don’t support autism speaks and I would encourage you to look deeper. Find out the truth and then make a decision.  Autism Speaks Doesn’t Speak for Me April, in the United States, marks the beginning of Autism Awareness month. World Autism Day is April 2nd. However, I would kindly ask you to not include me or my daughter. Rather…

Why Should You Get Your Furnace Serviced Every Year?

Your furnace should be inspected at least once a year to ensure that it’s in good working order. In fact, furnace manufacturers suggest yearly inspections by professionals so that you can really get the most out of your furnace. Furthermore, their guarantee conditions are explicit about the harm caused by poor maintenance, which is why it’s so important to choose the right contractor to help you.    In most cases, furnace inspections and maintenance are performed before winter starts. Since we’re getting close to that time, here are some of the reasons why a furnace service is so important, so you get one booked right away.  Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels   Safety  To produce heat, furnaces use fuel such as natural gas, oil,…

What To Do If You See Signs Of Pests

A pest infestation is considered one of the worst signs of a big problem in your home. Pets can cause dangerous diseases and can make your house very unpleasant to live in as the numbers of pests increase, no matter how thorough a spring clean you do. No matter what kind of pest has moved into your home, whether it’s rodents, cockroaches, spiders, mice, or bugs, they will make trouble for you and your home. The only good thing to keep in mind is that whatever the infestation that has occurred, there is a solution to get it back under control. Once you have found the pest infestation, you can call a service to help you deal with the problem.  Image – free for commercial…

Essential Gadgets That All Busy Moms Should Have

Busy moms can use all the help that they can get. Of course, your family should be helping you out and doing their fair share. But there are still other ways you can make your life easier. One of the ways you can improve your time management and make life a little easier to handle is by getting some handy gadgets. There are some great gadgets that are perfect for any busy mom, helping you to save time and stay organized. You don’t need to carry around a million different things, either. A couple of handy, compact gadgets can make a big difference.   Home Assistant   Home assistants came onto the market a while ago now, but not everyone has one yet. You might…

Signs That You Should Consider Moving House

Image    There will come a time in everyone’s lives where they should move home and start a fresh new chapter. Life is full of opportunities and there will be many different phases we go through from our first home to our first child.    But when do you know that it’s time to move on from your current home and find a new one? There can be many reasons for moving house, and today we want to show you whether or not you should consider making a move this year.    Your family is growing    One of the main reasons for moving house is having a growing family to take care of. If you are having a child or you are planning to…

Autism, ADHD, and Me Podcast EP #4: Processing the Diagnosis as an Adult

Autism, ADHD, and Me Podcast EP #4: Processing the Diagnosis as an Adult

In this episode of the Autism, ADHD, and Me podcast; Kori talks about processing the dual diagnosis of Autism and ADHD as an adult. Click below to tune in: The Embrace Your Extraordinary Coaching program is the program for autistic or ADHD women. In the Embrace Your Extraordinary coaching program, late diagnosed Autistic ADHDer Kori walks you through the 12 Pillars of Self Framework to set up strategies so that you can go from surviving to thriving.