http://autismfamily.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Bonnie Sayers en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:02:56 GMT 2009-12-30T12:02:56Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018068 A recent call for content email from Associated Content was asking for reviews, synopsis, etc on a listing of television shows.  I have seen in other emails an address to send these submissions, yet . . . Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:13:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977018068 Bonnie Sayers 2007-06-02T15:13:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977003819 I finally got notice that an article/review I submitted on Associated Content was published.  This is only my third one, but different from the other two.  First it included an image and was . . . Sat, 19 May 2007 00:18:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977003819 Bonnie Sayers 2007-05-19T00:18:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976996828 Even though I joined Associated Content a few years ago I never started publishing until this month (May, 2007).  I signed up and used the pen name (autismfamily) which is the same id I have on ebay . . . Thu, 10 May 2007 00:13:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976996828 Bonnie Sayers 2007-05-10T00:13:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976913078 This is an interesting story of twin brothers both on the spectrum who are teenagers and their fourteen year old sister and an 11 year old sister. Good information about siblings and how they handle . . . Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:10:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976913078 Bonnie Sayers 2007-02-18T16:10:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912903 First up is a segment with Leslie Stahl on 60 Minutes.  This airs Sunday night 7/6c pm on CBS.  Leslie is quoted as saying the story ended up "a cliffhanger - with a little leaning on the . . . Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:44:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912903 Bonnie Sayers 2007-02-18T05:44:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895938 I wanted to give a heads up for those who have someone on the autism spectrum that this coming MONDAY January 29th, 2007 THE VIEW on ABC will have a theme show on autism.  The guest host is Toni Braxton . . . Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:36:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895938 Bonnie Sayers 2007-01-27T18:36:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976891261 Prior to my children both being diagnosed on the autism spectrum I was big on making lists.  I still have the last notebook I wrote down my goals – 54 of them in 1998, and crossed them off as . . . Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:07:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976891261 Bonnie Sayers 2007-01-21T22:07:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976891147 Living with eczema   I see commercials on television with a snake and a model endorsing a product for those of us who have sensitive skin. I have thought for many years that this must be my last . . . Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:37:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976891147 Bonnie Sayers 2007-01-21T19:37:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877311 Talk about setting the disabled community back to the times when forced sterilization existed.  I learned of "The Ashley Treatment" by watching Nancy Grace on Headline News (CNN) this evening.  . . . Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:57:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877311 Bonnie Sayers 2007-01-05T06:57:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873534 Young and the Restless (Y&R) is a daytime drama on CBS weekdays.  It has enjoyed being number one for many years.  But lately the show is going off in odd directions with new characters coming . . . Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:34:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873534 Bonnie Sayers 2006-12-31T17:34:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869594 I have in my scrapbook letters I received in reply to my initial contact to authors and celebrities.  I think some of these were school projects where we had to compose a letter to a favorite author. . . . Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:28:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869594 Bonnie Sayers 2006-12-25T19:28:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852481 My nonverbal autistic son Matthew has been sick with a cough and runny nose for a few weeks.  I kept him home a few days here and there since you need a note for long periods of time, so I bring him . . . Sun, 03 Dec 2006 06:10:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976852481 Bonnie Sayers 2006-12-03T06:10:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851800 Ladt nite my eleven year old and I watched the hour show on QVC that was on toys and we both really liked this one.  There are four shades/designs to choose from - blue striped, sports, red striped . . . Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:27:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976851800 Bonnie Sayers 2006-12-02T02:27:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976850848 There are sixteen magazines that are part of this special promotion that ends on December 3, 2006.  This also includes gift subscription options, which would make great holiday gifts or stocking stuffers. . . . Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:27:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976850848 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-30T23:27:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976847015 Share the experience of planning and having your child's birthday party at http://childbdayparties.gather.com This group is for parents to discuss the birthday party they are planning or share previous . . . Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:32:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976847015 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-26T06:32:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976846863 Review your vehicles, test drive and review and share a review on the make and model you rented for vacation, etc.  http://autoreviews.gather.com Share the pros and cons of your current vehicle, . . . Sun, 26 Nov 2006 01:49:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976846863 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-26T01:49:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844117 This group is to share what your resolutions are for the New Year and update on the progress throughout the year. Feel free to post your resolutions in a list format or individually. Other articles will . . . Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:47:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844117 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-22T00:47:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844078 The President of the Autism Society of America has sent an email out notifying the autism community that the Founder of the ASA and Autism Research Institute in San Diego, Dr. Bernard Rimland has passed . . . Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:48:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976844078 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-21T23:48:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842623 The current issue of Newsweek has a cover story on Growing up with autism.  A five page article is available on MSNBC, plus you can rate the article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15792805/site/newsweek/ . . . Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:47:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842623 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-20T04:47:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842333 A few weeks ago the Parade sunday newspaper supplement mentioned a free book entitled Navigating Your Health Benefits For Dummies. I received my booklet in under two weeks. This is to help guide consumers . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:31:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842333 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-19T21:31:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842297 In the Sunday newspaper coupon section I found a coupon for Airborne along with an announcement of a FREE SAMPLE. This is for new Airborne On-the-Go - this is intended to be used with a bottle of water . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:23:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976842297 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-19T20:23:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841890 This was posted on www.epinions.com in April of 2000. I am a parent to two special needs preschoolers. I am also the Birth Mother to a son born 21 years ago. We went our separate ways at the hospital. . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:39:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841890 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-19T04:39:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841752 I hate the perfume scented pages that are inserted into magazines.  I always tear them and toss them into my recycle bin.  Recently I had two magazine issues that had Donna Karan's Cashmere . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:37:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841752 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-19T00:37:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834922 Since my son started on antipsychotic medication I started subscribing to MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.  You can subscribe to the list at - http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.  . . . Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:49:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834922 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-09T21:49:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834888 Product Recalls is for sharing of product recalls. This means items that were pulled from shelves and sent back to the manufacturer because of injury, death, tampering with packaging, unrelated illnesses, . . . Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:48:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834888 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-09T20:48:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834311 This is a wonderful product that was recalled because a two year-old boy chewed on one of these patches and had a seizure. There were no other incidents and the boy was fine afterwards. I tried several . . . Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:46:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834311 Bonnie Sayers 2006-11-09T01:46:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826677 The media portrays anyone who sees a therapist as strange. Daytime shows and nighttime sitcoms and dramas make it seem like the person has the plague because they are receiving counseling. Have you noticed . . . Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:33:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826677 Bonnie Sayers 2006-10-29T20:33:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826066 In case you were not aware of it, UPS drivers are not allowed to throw packages from their trucks.  They need to get out of the truck and leave the package at the doorstep or ring bell and get a signature . . . Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:46:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976826066 Bonnie Sayers 2006-10-28T21:46:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821521 Here is a compilation of the reviews I have done for toys, books for adults, children and siblings of those on the Autism Spectrum, software reviews, magazines,gfcf related food items, music related items, . . . Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:04:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821521 Bonnie Sayers 2006-10-22T23:04:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821047 Sunday night at 9 pm et/pt on CBS is a show called Cold Case.  This week the episode airing is entitled, Saving Sammy.  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/cold_case/ Lilly mixes business with pleasure . . . Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976821047 Bonnie Sayers 2006-10-22T04:19:55Z