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About me - Heather Moores

Food & Drink > Fast Food The true cause of fast food service problems
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There are several components of fast food service and if even one of them suffers, problems can arise. As a Swing Manager for McDonald's, I see this happen daily. Broken equipment and an unfriendly, uncaring staff will wreak havoc on any business. I believe the number one cause of service problems is customer service itself.... More..

Health & Fitness > Dental Issues Canker sores prevention tips
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When I was in my early twenties, I had a major problem concerning canker sores. I would get rid of one only to get another sore a few days later. I tried all of the usual preventative measures, such as reducing consumption of acidic fruits, etc. Nothing seemed to work and I was beginning to think I might never rid myself of t... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How I spent my first paycheck
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I received my first paycheck when I was sixteen. I was a Junior at St. Mary's School, a private catholic high school, and I absolutely loved it there. However, my parents fell on hard times financially and they informed me that I was going to have to go back to public school because they simply could not afford the tuition an... More..

Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Living with Autism
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A blizzard is raging across Connecticut and my sons have cabin fever. Marcus has planted himself in one corner and Julian is crouched in the opposite corner and baby carrots are flying like bullets across the room. It appears that open warfare instead of snack time is on the menu. They are having so much fun, I wouldn't dare ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Experience with McDonalds
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When I first started at McDonald's, I was a housewife and mother of three autistic children, desperate to leave the house for a few hours a week. I needed a flexible shedule and to be able to actually speak to other adults. Life can be very lonely while taking care of disabled children. It is very difficult to go out in publi... More..

Health & Fitness > Autism Autism
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Having two small children with Autism can make the day seem endless. Julian is four and Marcus is two and the two of them are in constant motion. I never know what will happen next. My house is in a constant state of chaos, mess, and too much stimulation.Julian and Marcus were both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder on t... More..

Entertainment > Movies (Other) Books that should be made into movies
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I have always considered myself to be the classic "armchair traveler". I simply cannot read enough. I have learned much from books and I will read just about anything. I have told others that I will even read stereo instructions. I have often wished that many of the fantastic novels I have enjoyed could be adapted for the scr... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Tips for parenting a child with disabilities
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Parenting a disabled child can be both emotionally and physically exhausting. Many times it feels like walking through a long tunnel with no light at the end. Yet you keep walking through that tunnel because that is what you have to do. No one else is going to do it for you. You are your child's best and only hope. You are hi... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living with a gambling addict
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When Jordan and I met, I had no idea the he was addicted to gambling. Video poker, his poison of choice, dominated every single thing he did. I was 22 at the time and I was naive and all too trusting. Jordan was the the epitome of cool. He was the definition of 'tall dark and handsome'. He had long black hair and he wore the ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Why the infant hearing evaluation is necessary
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It is very important to get your infant a hearing evaluation as early as possible. This may seem unnecessary but there are reasons other than making sure your baby is developing normally. Hearing loss may be interpreted as Autism Spectrum disorder. A child with hearing loss exhibits the same symptoms concerning Autism. Langua... More..

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