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Autism For Moms
Jude’s Autism evaluation at 18 months

Jude’s autism evaluation We got good news at Jude’s evaluation. Despite failing the MCHAT and ASQ and scoring in the 1st percentile for expressive and receptive speech, the developmental pediatrician is…

2017-01-02
Autism
Non-Verbal Autism: Talking is overrated

Autism: Communication can be non-verbal. This morning, Charlie and I had a moment. As I was sewing, nostalgically listening to my favorite French songs, Charlie laid his head on the table…

2016-12-18
Autism
Letter of support to parents of special-needs children: You’re not alone

Starting this blog with a post I wrote and shared on Facebook page last year. A letter of support to all parents out there. You’re doing great! Because raising a child…

2016-12-10
Autism
From Doubts to Autism Diagnosis

From Doubts to Autism Diagnosis Charlie has always been a mischievous and happy child. Up until 15 months, he had been hitting his milestones on time and was even saying…

2016-12-10

Eileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (11) and Jude (8), and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself.