http://www.netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/articles?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "articles" on Netvouz http://www.thewip.net/talk/2009/02/accepting_autism.html Great essay by a mother about how & why she came to accept her young son's newly-diagnosed autism rather than trying frantically to "cure" it, and valuable advice to other struggling parents of autistic kids. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:18 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7433436.stm Interesting article from the BBC covering research that shows students think better when they aren't making eye contact, something autistics have maintained for a long time. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/familiesneeds/article.jsp?content=20110124_105533_10992&page=1 Article on the journey Estee Klar took from her son's infancy to allying with autistic self-advocates and what her son is like now as an eight-year-old. Health & Disability Xyzzy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:02:24 GMT http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-great-alternative-desktop-managers-for-linux/ Linux,articles,links,desktop,managers Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:34 GMT http://www.canis.no/rugaas/articles.php Articles on dog behavior & body language by a top international expert in dog behavior/communication. Misc. Xyzzy Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:59:12 GMT http://lifehacker.com/5680453/build-a-killer-customized-arch-linux-installation-and-learn-all-about-linux-in-the-process A detailed guide "to inspire" intermediate Linux users, explaining the benefits of using Arch and how to get it all configured step-by-step. Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:45:16 GMT http://www.itworld.com/print/61543 Linux,articles,newbies,guide,Ubuntu Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:35 GMT http://www.esteeklar.com/articlesessays/ Set of material by the mother of a 'classic' autistic boy, who long ago decided to accept her son rather than attempt to 'cure' him. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:18 GMT http://www.rickadams.org/adventure/c_xyzzy.html Interesting article on "everything you ever wanted to know about the magic word XYZZY" Computers & Electronics Xyzzy Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:43:53 GMT http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9903EFD81230F933A15751C1A9629C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all Interesting article from the NYT from a few years back, covering the autistic acceptance movement. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:38 GMT