by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 28, 2011
photo credit: aslinth This is the 3rd in a series of cases of “What would you do?” The Case of the Shoes on the Wrong Feet The Case of the Lourdes Holy Water What would you do? The case of trash vs. treasure We usually pick up Aaron, our 36 year old son...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 22, 2011
photo credit: Lawrence OP What do you do when someone wants to cure your child with Lourdes Water or the “laying on of the hands”? True Story “Where’s Aaron?” my mother asked while I was still putting the phone to my ear. I explained Aaron was at his house and we...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 8, 2011
Inclusion for Moms| Sisters of the Heart When Marsha Forest, Judith Snow, Jack Pearpoint and Father Pat started spreading the gospel of inclusion, they talked about the ABC’s Of Inclusion. A = Acceptance B = Belonging C = Community I’ve spent a lifetime learning...
by Mary E. Ulrich | May 10, 2011
photo credit: Okinawa Soba Bulletin Board #4 Wretches and Jabberers 100 cities tour on May 12th Find a city near you and don’t miss this exciting movie about two men who are changing the world for people with autism. Click for cities and ticket information For...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jan 19, 2011
not my job “It’s NOT my Job”| Caregivers and Direct Care Staff It is the little things that make all the difference. For almost 11 years Aaron, my son with the label of autism, has lived with his buddy Jack with 24 hour support staff paid for by...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jan 15, 2011
photo credit: stvcr In “Dear Caregivers” Part 1, I talked about the critical role and some of the issues of the caregiver or direct care staff. Today in Part 2, I’d like to share a story of what happened last Thanksgiving weekend. Holidays stress...
