by Tara McClintick | Mar 4, 2019 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Conversations with Jake, Story of My Life by Jake
Story of My Life Pt. 14 by Jake McClintick 3/4/19Sometimes I not want to start anything new. Most need to have alone time and not like pressure to have to stop being autistic.I am making God my top priority. To not have stupid madness in my heart feels real most...
by Jake McClintick | Feb 25, 2019 | Autism, Conversations with Jake, Spiritual, Story of My Life by Jake
Story of My Life Pt. 13 by Jake McCClintick 2/25/19Good that my mom not great at getting me to do much. So much of my life I not get to control. Not like other lives I can see. Most have control over life decisions. I have only things in only my house I am becoming...
by Jake McClintick | Dec 18, 2018 | Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Conversations with Jake, Spiritual, Story of My Life by Jake
Story of my Life (#6) by Jake McClintick December 18, 2018 Not like when lots bad thoughts get stuck in my brain. Not sure how to get them out. So many times this happens real suddenly that I’m not ready or even not mad. Most frustrating to have bad thoughts...
by Tara McClintick | Feb 22, 2018 | Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Health, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Author: Dr. Joe Vitale Fun to Read Factor: 10 out of 10 Value of Ideas: 10 out of 10 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? I do too. Prayer is our direct connection with God (a.k.a. Divine Love). This is the type of book that inspires and helps re-prioritize state of...
by Tara McClintick | Dec 7, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Health, Health Challenges, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development, Vaccines and Other Issues
I had a not so itty bitty disagreement with a nurse practitioner at Children’s Hospital. My husband and I made an appointment with our youngest adult son in attendance to go over his prescribed medications used to manage his intermittent explosive disorder....
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Autism, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Having gone on family vacations to various beaches since I was a small child, I’ve never been afraid of swimming in the ocean. Even when the waves were big or rough, I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of trying to ride them to shore. I’ve become a bit more chicken,...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Holiday gatherings have led to some of the most humongous meltdowns we’ve experienced with my youngest son Jake, who is diagnosed on the severe end of the autism spectrum. I can’t say I haven’t joined him a time or two either! Once the tears have cleared and the...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Health, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Do you remember the horrific story of Alex Spourdalakis with his severe aggression and meltdowns? The full story has now been made into a documentary. Alex’s story really hit home because our family has experienced a hell similar to the one they were living....
by Tara McClintick | May 20, 2009 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Health, Health Challenges, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development, Vaccines and Other Issues
Original Post May 20, 2009 at www.kitchentablemedicine.com Is autism a genetic condition? The scientific evidence definitely shows genetics are involved. The fact that males are diagnosed at a ratio of 4:1 to females points to a genetic piece. Identical twins...