by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 26, 2010 | Art, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, H2H, Our Book, Motherhood, Nature, Travel
At last, the Nashville theater premiere of "The Horse Boy" occurs Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6:30, Sarratt Cinema at Vanderbilt University. John Shouse and I will be on a panel following to discuss the impact of autism on families. The initial debut was cancelled...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 24, 2010 | Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss
This is an important and touching video. Also see article & excerpts below: Atlantic Monthly: "Autism's First Child" features Leo Kanner's first patient–the first person diagnosed with autism, who is still living. The above video is...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 19, 2010 | Art, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, H2H, Our Book
Seventy-five percent of special needs families who would attend a faith community do not because they've been asked to leave, lack physical access, have been scorned…the list goes on. Fortunately, more faith communities have realized that one in 100...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 16, 2010 | Art, Autism/Disability
Another talented Nashville singer/songwriter, Karen Taylor-Good. This time she's written a song inspired by a friend who described her life with a special needs child.
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 8, 2010 | Autism/Disability, Motherhood
copyright: Leisa A. Hammett Today my 16-year-old declared victory. Her mother (that would be me) caved and finally said "Yes," to her daughter's insistence that she wear to school the pretty little sandals her doting aunt gave her this summer. The school...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Aug 31, 2010 | Art, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss
Thanks to artist and greater Nashville arts champion Andee Rudloff for sharing the following from Salon.com regarding Temple Grandin, the HBO movie, that sweeped the Emmys Sunday night, garnering "Best Made for Television Movie." "Subject: Emmy Awards:...
