Doxiejoe

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I'm pretty emotional, but I do my best to keep it under control most of the time.

I'm going with U2.

I'm thankful for not having to wake up to an alarm before the butt-crack of dawn!

No time at all...

Remember that the definition of autism has broadened greatly. I also think that we're getting better at diagnosis over time. I've personally been in this field for the last 15 years and haven't seen a huge boom in the numbers of kids with disabilities. The numbers of autism diagnoses have gone up, but there were so many that didn't fall under the spectrum before that do now. Overall, our number of kids with disabilities hasn't changed by a large margin, but the diagnoses have. That may not be the case everywhere, but that's just what I've seen.

I'll also confess: I'm hooked on Rock of Love II. I can't help it!

I believe they should continue research in this area. I think this article is flawed, though. They're discussing the connection between vaccines and autism by stating a case of a little girl who presented autism-like behavior following vaccinations. It never said she was diagnosed as having autism. Autism-like behavior does not equal autism. They are two different things. A person needs to present several different symptoms to be considered on the spectrum. The term "autism-like behavior" is used to characterize some of those classic symptoms that "look" autistic, but can be present with any number of primary disabilities. An example: A child who stims or hand flaps may be said to have autism-like behavior even though his disability is mental retardation. That said (sorry, the special ed teacher in me just can't shut up about this stuff,) the research needs to continue. I don't believe, though, that we'll see a major breakthrough on this front for a LONG time.

I'm pretty wimpy...I'd talk pretty quickly.

It isn't organized at all.

Sometimes I can, but not all the time.

I wish thin mints had no calories...oh, and I wish I could stop eating them.

Jon Stewart!!!

Sad that it is so necessary, but it really is!

Great job!

Yeah, I think nutcase!

vodka martini-dirty.

I feel my actual age, but that test said I was 29...YES!

Spring break!!!

Good luck to you!

spring has sprung here.

Nothing special...just work.

1. Have you ever stayed in a hostel? If so, where? No 2. Name your favorite airport that you've been to? Singapore...Free movie theater, spa services....best 12 hour overnight layover in the world! 3. What is the best museum you have visited? Museum of Modern Art, NYC 4. Have you ever made friends while traveling whom you now keep in touch with on a regular basis? Mostly keep in touch off and on, but I've met a lot of cool people traveling. 5. Have you ever had a conversation with a seatmate on a plane? Absolutely!

That I'm going to be an auntie again!

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