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I currently enjoy writing for a variety of online publications including Helium. I am also a contributing writer and editor for four company newsletters. I am working to expand my experience from the technically driven into fiction and informative articles

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Effective parenting of a child with Asperger's syndrome: 1 of 10
Aspergers is a form of autism that can be extremely difficult to diagnose. Symptoms and severity differ from one child to the next and can be misdiagnosed for years, as there isn't any one test for autism or Aspergers. These children are often extremely intelligent and may speak early. Parenting a child with Aspergers can be... More..
Education > Special Education What a teacher needs to know about Asperger's Syndrome: 1 of 3
Aspergers Syndrom is classified as high functioning Autism. Children with Aspergers are on the high end of the Autism spectrum, but it is a spectrum and each child will be affected differently. Symptoms such as difficulty with non-verbal communication, difficulty interacting with peers effectively, and some physical impairme... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Tips for parents to help keep their kids safe on Halloween: 2 of 5
Halloween is celebrated throughout the United States with parties and trick-or-treating. Keeping children safe from a variety of dangers, both real and imagined, are a priority for parents. Review safety rules with children of all ages, regardless of their chosen activities for the evening. Supervise all activities to ensure... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Helping a child with Asperger's syndrome to do their homework: 1 of 2
Aspergers syndrome is a form of Autism that effects approximately 1% of the population. Aspergers students are highly intelligent and very creative individuals, however they may have coexisting conditions such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or NVLD (Non Verbal Learning Disability) that effect behavior and their ability ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Disciplining a child with special needs: 3 of 4
Discipline for a child is intended to eliminate incorrect behavior or enforce correct behavior. Appropriate forms of discipline vary widely according to the age of the child, the cultural norms of the family and additional considerations such as a child with special needs. Disciplinary strategies can be placed into two gener... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The best place to put a Christmas tree in your home: 3 of 4
Choosing the best place to put your Christmas tree can take almost as much time as decorating it. Do you usually put up a real tree or utilize an artificial tree. Does it have flocking that may be flamable or will it need to be watered daily. Do you want it to be visible to the neighbors or is it primarily for your families ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to cope when your child acts up or misbehaves at parties or social events: 3 of 3
The holiday season is full of invitations to parties and social events. Parents need to plan ahead to ensure that everyone who attends is able to enjoy the event. Children of all ages can get out of control occasionally, but when rules and consequences are clear any infraction can be quickly dealt with before it gets out of h... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Aspergers Syndrome and personal hygiene: 2 of 2
Children with Aspergers frequently suffer from oversensitivity to one or more of their senses. This can cause a problem when it comes to personal hygiene. Toothpaste has too much taste, shampoo has too much smell or deodorant has a wrong texture. It can be difficult to help these children learn good habits, but it is essenti... More..