Newsletter 12th May

Greetings to you all! The newsletter is back this week! I’m very sorry I ended up missing a week, but my dissertation for university was due in on Thursday so it took priority over everything else. So there is a whole list of new blogs that have been added in the last fortnight for you all to check out!!!

Thank you to everyone who left feedback on Feedback Friday! One idea brought forward by Astrid was to create a Facebook or G+ group, which now exists! So if you want to join us in sharing ideas or discussions on learning difficulties, the Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/644311415652312. There is also a Facebook page if you just want to like and follow https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spectrum-Bloggers-Network/687094054682734. I would encourage all bloggers on the network to join the group, as we have been discussing changes to the blog which will affect you all.

Topic Tuesday is starting this week! If you would like to join in, I will be posting up the topic tomorrow for you to discuss in a blog. You are invited to then leave your link on the post and we will share the different blogs on the page during the week for a bit of extra promotion for you!

Here are all the latest blogs added in the last fortnight! All the latest blog posts follow below.

ADD/ADHD
Bloggers with:

• Inked Pixie – http://inkedpixie.com
  ‘Lifestyle blog about my life in general, living with (my) ADHD and an autistic son. Everything from tattoos to parenting, my tips and tricks I’ve learned along our autism/ADHD journey!!’

Support blogs for:

• DrMichaelHart.com – http://doctormichaelhart.com
  ‘My name is Dr. Michael Hart. I’m all about protecting and empowering children and adults who have led lives of confusion and sometimes even desperation due to learning issues. I have spent over 25 years teaching people how to explain how their brains are wired in a way that is humanizing and not pathological.’

Asperger Syndrome
Support blogs for:

• The Jigsaw Tree – http://thejigsawtree.org/category/the-jigsaw-tree-blog
  ‘An informative blog, talking about a variety of spectrum issues. The Jigsaw Tree is an online Autism Spectrum Resource and Community.’

Autism
Parents of those with:

• Dinky and Me – http://dinkyandme.wordpress.com
  ‘Follow us on Dinky’s diagnostic journey, and the battle for suitable education and support for her.’
• Inked Pixie – http://inkedpixie.com
  ‘Lifestyle blog about my life in general, living with (my) ADHD and an autistic son. Everything from tattoos to parenting, my tips and tricks I’ve learned along our autism/ADHD journey!!’

Support blogs for:

• The Jigsaw Tree – http://thejigsawtree.org/category/the-jigsaw-tree-blog
  ‘The Jigsaw Tree is an online Autism Spectrum Resource and Community, talking about a wide range of spectrum conditions.’

Dysgraphia
Parents of those with:

• See the Beauty in Dyslexia – http://www.seethebeautyindyslexia.com/blog.html
  ‘Discover the Genius: 1 in 5 people are dyslexic. By seeking the beauty in dyslexia we uncover strengths and discover the complexity of the way each individual’s brain is wired, unleashing hidden potential; for the betterment of each individual and collectively to better our society.’

Dyslexia
Parents of those with:

• See the Beauty in Dyslexia – http://www.seethebeautyindyslexia.com/blog.html
  ‘Discover the Genius: 1 in 5 people are dyslexic. By seeking the beauty in dyslexia we uncover strengths and discover the complexity of the way each individual’s brain is wired, unleashing hidden potential; for the betterment of each individual and collectively to better our society.’

Support blogs for:

• DrMichaelHart.com – http://doctormichaelhart.com
  ‘My name is Dr. Michael Hart. I’m all about protecting and empowering children and adults who have led lives of confusion and sometimes even desperation due to learning issues. I have spent over 25 years teaching people how to explain how their brains are wired in a way that is humanizing and not pathological.’

Dyspraxia
Blogs by parents of:

• My Dyspraxic Boy – http://mydyspraxicboy.wordpress.com
  ‘My Dyspraxic Boy is about my son who has Dyspraxia, I use the blog and Facebook page to write about the challenges he faces day to day to try and raise awareness and understanding.’

Irlen Syndrome
Bloggers with:

• Irlenativity – http://irlenativity.wordpress.com
  ‘Each case of Irlen Syndrome is as unique as the individual living with the condition. A blog about 1 person’s trials and tribulations. It’s my very own Irlen Adventure!’

PDA
Bloggers with:

• Me, Myself and PDA – http://www.juliadauntpda.wordpress.com
  ‘I am an adult diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance – follow me as I navigate my way through life, writing and blogging as I go, and always with a smile on my face. :)’

Parents of those with:

• WhoCaresForMum – http://whocaresformum.blogspot.co.uk
  ‘New to blogging, mum of 3, one each with mental health, social anxiety and suspected PDA.’

Support blogs for:

• The Jigsaw Tree – http://thejigsawtree.org/category/the-jigsaw-tree-blog
  ‘The Jigsaw Tree is an online Autism Spectrum Resource and Community, talking about a wide range of spectrum conditions including Pathological Demand Avoidance‘

Latest Blogs

ADHD AND DRIVING PART II – DON’T BE LIKE JOHN! – http://adhdjohn.com/adhd-and-driving-part-ii-dont-be-like-john
All in the family – http://alternativewiring.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/all-in-family.html
This Is Not A Real Mother’s Day Post! – http://diaryofanalien1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/this-is-not-real-mothers-day-post.html
My Home Improvement Bug; On a Very Tight Budget – http://www.inkedpixie.com/2014/05/my-home-improvement-bug-on-very-tight.html
Exciting news about our Autism Acceptance benefit colors- NEURODIVERGENT and #lovenotfear – http://sonnolenta.com/2014/05/04/exciting-news-about-our-autism-acceptance-benefit-colors-neurodivergent-and-lovenotfear
Humor as a Coping Mechanism in #ADHD #ASD – http://jandc41855.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/humor-as-a-coping-mechanism-in-adhd-asd
When the School Says No…How to Get the Yes! IEP Success w/ Vaughn Lauer – http://doctormichaelhart.com/school-says-get-yes-iep-success-w-vaughn-lauer
The use of Language – http://askpergers.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/the-use-of-language
Independence isn’t really a thing – http://www.lettersfromaspergia.com/2014/05/independence-isnt-really-thing.html
Light Show – http://bjforshaw.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/light-show
What Do I Want? – http://www.mindretrofit.com/2014/05/09/what-do-i-want
The Downwards Spiral – http://neuroatypicalwonderings.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/the-downwards-spiral
Intellectual Disability and a Path to Overcoming Stigma: My Conversation with Sam – http://alacosta-acat.org/2014/05/05/intellectual-disability-and-a-path-to-overcoming-stigma-my-conversation-with-sam
Mother’s Day – http://anautisticbirdsings.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/mothers-day.html
Play the Game of Pim-Pam-Pet – http://bloggingastrid.com/2014/05/12/play-the-game-of-pim-pam-pet
Foodie Friday…Yummy Baked Chicken – http://chaosorganized25.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/foodie-friday-yummy-baked-chicken
This should probably be 3 separate posts! – http://dinkyandme.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/this-should-probably-be-3-seperate-posts
International Blog Swap – Meet Melissa… – http://ourworldandautism.com/international-blog-swap-meet-melissa
Educating Mollie The Autonomous Way – http://understandingpda.com/2014/05/06/educating-mollie-the-autonomous-way
What do you think of our #MarioCrafts?! – http://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/2014/05/what-do-you-think-of-our-mariocrafts.html
Mother’s Day update – http://vcdale.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/mothers-day-update
DYSLEXIA & MINDFULNESS PRACTICES – http://www.seethebeautyindyslexia.com/1/post/2014/04/dyslexia-mindfulness-practices.html
Dyslexia and Creativity – http://author-intrusion.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/dyslexia-and-creativity.html
Dyslexia and Me: The Dissertation Experience – http://thedyslexicstudent.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/dyslexia-and-me-the-dissertation-experience-2
Portrait or Pet Portrait commissions – http://kate0murray.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/portrait-or-pet-portrait-commissions
Friends and Family are the Best Supports – http://mydyslexicblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/friends-and-family-are-the-best-supports
What Happens when I’m not Nursing… – http://shesoffagaindiaryofastudentnurse.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/what-happens-when-im-not-nursing.html
On a more serious note……….. – http://sdyslexia.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/on-more-serious-note.html
Annie and I Both Welcome a Break from School! – http://dyslexiclearner.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/annie-and-i-both-welcome-a-break-from-school
VA Grad Student, Amy Brothers presents “Dyslexia, The Art of Struggle” – http://decodingdyslexiava.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/va-grad-student-amy-brothers-presents-dyslexia-the-art-of-struggle
Disabled Student Allowance – Why it’s needed – http://whyiwonttalk.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/disabled-student-allowance-why-its-needed
Getting the Message Across – http://mydyspraxicboy.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/getting-the-message-across
Spectrum Bloggers Network – http://irlenativity.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/spectrum-bloggers-network
RAISING AWARENESS – http://juliadauntpda.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/raising-awareness
Another sleepless night – http://whocaresformum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/another-sleepless-night.html

Please take time to check them out!

Thanks once again for the continued support and remember to come back tomorrow for Topic Tuesday!
Hannah