Autism/Special Needs, Awareness, Books, Resources, Strategies 
7 Comments Sunday Best & Giveaway Winner
As I sometimes do on Sundays, I would like to share a few links that I have run across recently which may provide some benefit to others (perhaps informational, thought-provoking or just plain fun).
Oh, you want to know who won the giveaway? All in good time, my friends, all in good time.
Okay, okay, I’ll wait here while you scroll down and see if it was you. Just make sure you scroll back up because there’s some really good stuff here in these links that you won’t want to miss. 
The Links
Informational:
Walking the Autism Road with Someone You Love by Christine Hoover – a short article with highly practical suggestions for anyone who wants to be a friend to a family dealing with a diagnosis of autism or another disability. This was helpful to me to more easily articulate an answer to friends who ask me how they can help.
Preventing Meltdowns: Outsmarting the Explosive Behavior of Individuals with Asperger Syndrome by Judy Endow – very nice discussion of both the stages of explosive behavior and several solid strategies for preventing meltdowns before they start
Thought-Provoking:
Vaccines: Are you REALLY “Green”? at 1-2-3 Autism Free – interesting post about how many people who are concerned with going green and/or organic also choose to vaccinate their children, given the ingredients in said vaccines. I have to admit I’m on the other side of the problem, easily choosing not to vaccinate but having a harder time being truly green and organic in my household products and practices.
And, Finally, Just Plain Fun…
Top 10 Hazards of Being a Mom Blogger by Ellen at Love That Max – Number 1 is “Being called a ‘Mom Blogger.’” Enough said – now go and read the rest!
The Giveaway Winner
As promised on my Cowboy & Wills review, I am also announcing the winner of the free copy of the book. I listed out and numbered all of the entries from the top down, with Mrskroberts being number 1 and Shenkfam being number 13. I then ran a random number generator at Random.org, and this is the result:
The winner is number 2, Elizabeth Channel. Congratulations, Elizabeth! I’ve sent you an email asking for your mailing address, and the book will be sent directly from the publisher once I have that information.
And thank you again to Monica Holloway for sharing her son’s story with us!
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Tags: being a friend, explosive behavior, Giveaways, going green, meltdowns, Sunday Best, vaccinations, winners
Sunday Best & Giveaway Winner…
I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog
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Thank YOU for linking back to my own blog! When I saw you had linked to me, I came by for a visit and learned of the random.org site. I will most certainly be using the random number generator for my next giveaway.
And not to plug my blog, but in case you don't know who “Pnewlin” is, I am Pam, over at 1-2-3 Autism Free.
Social networking at its best – glad you found something helpful to you here!
You are welcome to plug your blog – I am all about people finding those “like spirits” online.
oh what a simply marvelous post so full of these interesting links
Yipeeee! Thanks!