Synergy Autism Center: Family Based Support

03/15/2026

The redwoods at Henry Cowell were majestic and healing. The stay at Chaminade was rejuvenating. Caregiving is such a mix of wonderful, deeply scarring, and challenging. It is not for the faint at heart. And caregiving without a sibling’s help makes it even more complex and emotional. I’m incredibly grateful to those who go into being paid caregivers to allow my mom and I the opportunity to connect for 24 hours so we can keep going. To live one’s life to the fullest includes the tough stuff too.

01/30/2026

I am optimistic by nature but skeptical here. I love seeing Elizabeth Bonker on the IACC. Anyone know the others? Opinions?

The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) coordinates all efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

01/09/2026

Many of you have been hearing me talk a lot about the power of declarative language lately. Here is a helpful blog from the Autism Awareness Center in Canada. They mention and so many mention that it is great for those with demand avoidance... but guess what!? It is GREAT for EVERYONE! --Autistic or not!

Declarative language is a comment or a statement that shares what one knows, observes, or thinks. It emphasizes shared observations, thoughts, and experiences rather than directives or demands. A lot of communication approaches rely heavily on questions (who, what, where, when, why or how) or instru...

12/29/2025

One left at Bookshop Santa Cruz!!!
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12/18/2025

This angers me that the US government engages in such time and cost consuming activities to HARM such a small and vulnerable population (fewer than 01% of adolescents - see comments for source). Can't they think of other useful things to be doing with that time and energy!!!!!!????? Like help people, bolster mental health supports in our country, create housing and employment pathways? ugh.

Proposed new rules would punish the hospitals by pulling all federal financing. Advocates say lawsuits will follow.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Wishing you and yours a peaceful day today. 🍁❤️

11/25/2025

https://autismsociety.org/leading-autism-organizations-statement-on-cdcs-vaccines-and-autism-page/

Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, Autism Science Foundation and more stand united in calling for reliable public health and medical information […]

11/22/2025

Tomorrow morning! We are meeting for the monthly FREE parent group at 10am. Set your alarms! ⏰⏰⏰ Go to my website and click on "events" to register. See you there!

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11/12/2025

Anyone enjoy a good game of Rummicube?!? We did!

11/01/2025

Never ever did I think I’d be a dog mom who dressed up her dog but here I am. 😜🎃👻💀 Happy Halloween and stay safe out there (or in there like us).

10/26/2025

09/28/2025

Great ASO/Synergy Parent group this morning followed by a lovely coffee and bookstore visit with my mom. Then went to the redwoods today for some forest peace with my dad. Feeling grateful and blessed.