Discussing Autism

Gosh! How has this week gotten away with me? It is Tuesday already and I was supposed to announce the winners of the Bloggy Giveaways last Saturday. I had three giveaways at all three of the sites that I write for; Discussing Autism, A Child Chosen, and my personal site, My Two Boys.

But, since we are still in the middle of this construction process on our home my brain is a tad dusty (along with everything in my house!). I had 44 comments on Discussing Autism, 45 comments on My Two Boys, and 124 on A Child Chosen (WOW). So, I am randomly (okay, not so randomly) picking number 44 from all three blogs.

My Two Boys- Reeva

Discussing Autism - Audrey

A Child Chosen - Kathy

Once again, Discussing Autism is in for the next round of Bloggy Giveaways. And, because this month is Autism Awareness Month and because Mother’s Day is coming up in a few short weeks I think that all you mothers out there, especially those of you have have special needs kids, need something sparkly.

To make things easy, this giveaway is the same as the last one (with the winner’s choice of crystal color and pearl color or any shell bead). The crystals are genuine Swarovski Crystal and the pearls are imported directly from either the Philippines (directly from my Sister-in-Law) or from China Pearl Farms (direct from a wonderful wholesaler I found several years ago). The silver is Bali Silver from Plasi Bali, one of the best Wholesale silver resources online.

The Rules are also the same;
1. Please make sure to leave a comment here with at least one way to contact you (via email). If there is no way to contact your entry will not qualify. 2. I will use a random number generator to chose the winner on April 26th and I will try my hardest to have the earrings in the mail to you for Mother’s Day.
3. US residents only

If you want TWO more chances to win the same giveaway head to My Two Boys and A Child Chosen, as I have three giveaways this time! And, make sure to check out ALL of the b5Media’s Lifestyle Blogs for their giveaways. Catch the link at A Child Chosen when you comment on that giveaway!

Also, make sure to check out Trusera for a fabulous new Autism Community and to talk with moms of children on the autism spectrum who have “been there, done that”.

Valentine’s Day is so close, so why not giveaway a pair of Garnet Swarovski Earrings in the seasonal Rocks in My Dryer Giveaway?

Did that get your attention?

The rules…obviously leave your name AND your email so that I can contact you if you win. If you have a Giveaway please also leave that so that I can visit your site!

I also have TWO other Bloggy Giveaways up at My Two Boys and A Child Chosen.

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I am going to open this up again…just in case anyone missed it. Deadline is the end of November.

It is the giving season and Therapy Shoppe has another giveaway for you!

I have talked before about Social Stories and the benefit they have for children with Autism, PDD, or sensory issues. Jim, at the Therapy Shoppe knows you, my readers, can benefit from these Social Stories and is in the giving spirit once again.
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You’re waiting, right?

You’re excited, right?

So am I.

I love giving…and so do these companies.

All November you have the chance to win Non-Toxic Toys from Hazelnut Kids, Therapy Shoppe, Lala Naturals, Natural Pod, Quiet Hour Toys, Mookla, and Duck Duck Goose.

Excited now?

Starting November 1 and lasting ALL November.

Robin! YEAH! Email me with your address!

Yes, its another Giveaway from Therapy Shoppe. I have three
giveaways from Therapy Shoppe today (My Two Boys and A Child Chosen) and an Old Navy giveaway at Kids Bargain Styles…make sure you get to ALL of them!

This week its all about calming, as it is going to be a tough one. With BIG life decisions to be made and the weather NOT turning to fall…we need a few strategies to help us calm down.

New! Self-Calming Cards

AJ has always had trouble calming himself…its something that he never learned how to do. Instead, he revved himself up until he threw fits be cause he was so disorganized, or he stimmed constantly because it calmed him. He would spin wheels in front of his eyes for hours, grind his feet into ours for deep pressure, crash into us all day, verbally stim, stare at lights, etc. Of course, some of those things were due to the yeast in his gut but many of the behaviors were because he did not know how to regulate himself.

This deck of 36 cards features 24 self-calming tools in 6 categories; physical, visual, auditory, creative, self-nurturing, and humor. On the back of the cards there is a picture of the activity and directions for teaching the strategy.

HOW TO WIN:
You know the drill: Just fill in the Mr. Linky below and then link to this contest and Therapy Shoppe! site in a post on your blog before Friday, October 12, 11 PM (CST.) If you don’t have a blog, still enter your name in the Mr. Linky and please email your friends to tell them about the Giveaway, and Therapy Shoppe’s new catalog! Leave a comment here saying you’d like to win! Be sure I can contact you through your blog or email in the Mr. Linky and/or your comment.

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HomeMom3….ELIZA! CONTACT ME! You won the Spinning Board!
Check out the little man loving it!

The winner of the Spinning Board is Sherri (But I don’t have ANY contact information for her). So, I will give Sherri until Wednesday, September 26th to claim her FANTASTIC prize. BTW, it is a fabulously dangerous toy! DO NOT GET ON IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO PUKE! AJ handled it just fine. I was sick as a dog! He giggled like mad for hours. I, on the other hand, just wanted to toss. He showed me who was spinning boss.

The winner of the Spinning Board is Sherri (But I don’t have ANY contact information for her). So, I will give Sherri until Wednesday, September 26th to claim her FANTASTIC prize. BTW, it is a fabulously dangerous toy! DO NOT GET ON IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO PUKE! AJ handled it just fine. I was sick as a dog! He giggled like mad for hours. I, on the other hand, just wanted to toss. He showed me who was spinning boss.

We have another giveaway next week for a Small. Spinning Board. Now, this giveaway is a BIG DEAL. Check this out!

New! Spinning Boards
Beautifully crafted, solid wood spinning boards for school, clinic, or home use. These extra durable boards will support up to 400 lbs. Choice of 3 sizes for use with children-adults: 18″, 21″, or 24″ diameter boards. The 24″ board is large enough for an adult to hold a small child on their lap.

AJ could not wait to play with one when he saw the picture and kept saying “I want, I want”. I told him it was just a picture but that he could go get his “Sit and Spin”. He did but got frustrated and the turning dial, as usual. Therapy Shoppe looks like such a better design with the simple seat and hand /floor operations. And, if I can sit on it with him? Oh, boy, am I going to be dizzy. I better use it on the carpet!

AJ got his in the mail today. I will get pictures up soon!

How to Enter:
HOW TO ENTER: Just fill in the Mr. Linky below and then link to this contest and Therapy Shoppe! site in a post on your blog before Friday, September 21, 11 PM (CST.) If you don’t have a blog, still enter your name in the Mr. Linky and please email your friends to tell them about this contest, the Giveaway, and Therapy Shoppe’s new catalog! Leave a comment here saying you’d like to win! Be sure I can contact you through your blog or email in the Mr. Linky and/or your comment.

I am really excited to announce with FIRST WINNER of the FIRST Therapy Shoppe Giveaway: Amy from Chicago Moms Blog and Comments from the Peanut Gallery. I know, I know, you’re all thinking…but there were only 3 entires! So, what do we do about this?

We have another giveaway next week for a Small. Spinning Board. Now, this giveaway is a BIG DEAL. Check this out!

New! Spinning Boards
Beautifully crafted, solid wood spinning boards for school, clinic, or home use. These extra durable boards will support up to 400 lbs. Choice of 3 sizes for use with children-adults: 18″, 21″, or 24″ diameter boards. The 24″ board is large enough for an adult to hold a small child on their lap.Therapy Shoppe looks like such a better design.

The Giveaway will be up on Monday!

*If you request a new catalogue or make a purchase please tell them I sent you!

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I am proud and please to announce that The Therapy Shoppe is now a new Sponsor of Discussing Autism. They have linked with me to provide you, my fine readers, fantastic giveaway products!

I have no idea what that will be sending me but you will be seeing one product a month for 6 months! How great is that? Wouldn’t you love to win What’s in Ned’s Head or Citrus Bite ‘n Chew Tips to go with your Z-Vibe?

In the meantime, make sure to check out their specials.

My Sister Site, My Two Boys, is doing a HUGE Signing Time Giveaway for the next five weeks. Signing Time, the leader in teaching children sign language, is giving away five products to My Two Boys to promote their new series, which launches September 17.

Head on over to check out the giveaway products.

If not, order directly through to get your free autographed copy and 10$ gift certificate.

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Since I only have four of you who entered the contest I thought I would share the love a little. I have several of the Allergy Grocer Mis Roben’s Mixes that we can not use anymore because they contain too much corn. I also have the two Bob’s Red Mill Mixes as stated in the previous entry.

Would you all like one?

I have two Gluten Free/Dairy Free Bob’s Red Mill Mixes to giveaway!

I have ONE Package of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread Mix, 22-Ounce Bags (Pack of and ONE package of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of

To win simply enter by placing a comment here! Contest ends on my Birthday…August 2 at midnight. I will choose a winner at random.

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