Archives for "May, 2009"

Posted by Sandy on 4th May 2009
2

Healing the Body Through Diet

Do you use any special diets to manage ASD-related or co-occuring health issues? A couple years ago, I went gluten-free because gluten seemed to be triggering my GI issues and migraines.  I felt much better, but my doctors had mixed opinions.  My neurologist was thrilled and told me to do whatever I needed, while my [...]

Posted by Sandy on 1st May 2009
7

What is Amblyopia?

(via Guess and Check and @randomstuffblog) I had never heard of amblyopia until several years ago in college, when my optometrist told me I had it.  It had never even occurred to me that one eye was so much worse than the other, because I could see almost perfectly with both eyes open.  There are [...]

Posted by Sandy on 1st May 2009
3

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me: On Being an Aspie in College

Socializing gets harder after college. Something I hear often is that making friends (true friends, that is) was much easier in college.  Usually said with a wistful expression. Sure, you can meet people through work, happy hours, alumni get-togethers, etc.  Those aren’t the best place to make friends, though.  Work acquaintances are often your competitors [...]