“There is Wisdom in the Echo Silence Makes”
“I want to talk about autism, but I am dear-like because badly needed information is angering. Assuring many people understand about neurology they do not have is difficult. I want the world to have...
View ArticleA Short Interview With Emma
This is a short interview I did with Emma this morning about speaking, writing, and words. Ariane: Do you have an inner dialogue? You know, where you have a running conversation in your head? Emma:...
View ArticleThe Result of Trauma
Recently someone commented on this blog, misconstruing a comment made by someone else, attacked that person, made accusations and as I was trying to remember how to block the person from making further...
View Article“It’s Important That Other Parents Understand.”
Written by Emma Zurcher-Long “I will talk about the upheaval from last night” “I toyed with downward feelings of rage then as bountiful memories seeped into my raging mind I surrendered to purposeful...
View ArticleFinding Hope ~ By Emma
“Finding Hope It cannot be found in fear, anger or when overwhelmed. Hope must be cared for. It has to be nurtured and fed yummy treats. Hope needs love and trust to grow. Many people give up on hope...
View ArticleA Researcher Asks…
I speak with a researcher who says, “we need to hear the pain and needs of the parents of individuals affected by the disorder.” She goes on to say, “Nobody else can know better what the needs of the...
View ArticleAn Autistic Child is Murdered
Another Autistic child has been murdered by one of his parents. This time it is a six-year old, little boy named London McCabe. London joins a growing list of Autistic children who have been murdered...
View ArticleAdvice for Parents With a Newly-Diagnosed Autistic Child – By Rina
"...quiet, calm, consistency, and comfort. More than any recommended (and expensive) therapies, these will be of most help…" Continue reading →
View ArticleCures, Fear, Freedom and Some Advice ~ By Emma
Freedom, Fear And Questions concerning Autism Barking in the terrible terror that comes with being something so feared and hated. Daring tremendous love for those who fear. Healing tears for those who...
View ArticleWhen Awareness Harms
Let’s talk about needing green minds, eager thinking, waiting for butter to spread onto toast. Let’s talk about excitable pink ideas, ah-ha moments of lovely surprise filling the cavernous space of...
View ArticleEducating Resting Minds (The Documentary: Unspoken)
Educating resting minds means patient repetition of mobile thinking. My mind is lightning fast in a body whose parts often do things that give people a different impression. How best to sway doubting...
View ArticleI am Emma
“What is your name?” someone might ask. It’s a simple question, but when I try to make the sounds that form my name, other words push and shove their way forward. Instead, “you may not spit,” or...
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