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Do you have a child or young person in your care who’s on the Spectrum? How are they handling the shutdown? Two important things to remember:  Establish a regular routine and  maintain that routine to mimic normalcy  Hi-Tech is here to help. Reach out to us. Because while we all know this situation that we are in isn’t normal, we can do things to help our special ones deal with the disruption in all of our lives. For our part, my boy has started a rigorous fitness routine and changed his eating and sleeping habits to cope. However, he’s still having issues maintaining his academic subjects. That’s the main reason we left FL Virtual School years ago. We are also battling chronic boredom... But folks, we have a solution for all of our parents. While it will be geared more towards K through 3rd grade, all are welcome. We offer interactive  S.T.E.A.M.  games and even basic art taught by my very talented son.  INTRODUCING: School's Out Summer C...

I'm having one of those days...  What do I mean by that?  I have things I need to do.  Important things that I need to do but for the life of me I just can't seem to get it together today.  I have learned not to "beat myself up" when I have these days.  I simply need a "grown up time out."  Perhaps I need some of my beloved Green Tea with Ginseng and honey?  Perhaps I need to lower the lights and listen to some soft music for a while?  I will get it together but I now understand that for now, I need to take care of myself. There is nothing so pressing or urgent that it can't wait for a while.  I have a hair appointment later so that will be nice.  Perhaps I should consider squeezing in a pedicure on the way.  In a way, I am grateful for these days because it gives me some perspective when dealing with my son.  I know he's not being lazy.  He's just having one of those days...  Those of us with Asperger's Syndrome/Hi...

This is dedicated to all the “haters;” the ones who branded me a “lazy slacker.”   You know who you are…   The most satisfying revenge is success!   I thank God and my supporters for the realization of a life-long dream – the publishing of my first book: “Life is a Precious Gift; details to follow about the book signing and celebration.   I hope all who care to will be able to join us for the party.   And now, I present a preview of my first book.   I certainly hope you enjoy the preview and that you buy the book too so that you will be ready for the book signing party!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/1484166590/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk “So what is it like to have a condition 30 plus years before anyone actually understands what Asperger’s Syndrome means?”   That and other questions are answered in this book.   Originally, this book was written with the idea of it just being an autobiography.   At some point it stopped being so sel...

Today you started at a new school.   I know it was difficult for you because new things are difficult for people like us.   It’s difficult to adjust to being in a new place and dealing with new people.   I felt a little bad this morning when I left you….   You looked kind of terrified but I do know that prayer works because when I picked you up this afternoon you were beaming. We had been looking for a place where we could go to school three days a week and work at home the other two days.   I can only surmise that it had to be a “God thing.”   I had a meeting with an associate that I had worked with in the past.   I almost cancelled the meeting because I was tired.   That would have been a tragedy because I never would have found your new school.   I received the recommendation about the school from the gentlemen I was meeting with.   Did I mention that prayer works? I am so proud and happy about the progress you have...

So I was talking with my wonderful, generous, intelligent son a few months ago and he proclaims to me, “Mom, I want to help poor children who don’t have enough money…”   Of course I was thrilled to hear this!   My son is an excellent artist so in the midst of figuring out how we can raise this money, he says again, “I can sell my pictures and donate some of the money.”   Now how do you tell this very enthusiastic child that people may not want to buy his pictures….?   But earlier this morning, while I was not sleeping, I came up with the idea of how we could do this…   We are going to sell t-shirts!   Not just ordinary t-shirts though!   These will be shirts with original artwork by one Willie James Cooper, III.   They are intellectual property and will be appropriately copyrighted so that they cannot be stolen! We will donate 25% to multiple organizations that assist children and families who are on the autism spectrum. We will donate 25% to...