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Cherie Peattie Patient Expert

Wiarton, Canada
I am Cherie, mom of Aidan who is 5 and diagnosed with Autism. We are from Ontario, Canada and have been a part of the world of Autism for 4 years (diagnosed). We have met various contacts and supports along the way and look forward to meeting many more here.   Cherie ~ Autism Mom... Full Bio
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Update by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum I no longer use this blog site too share about our personal lives and autism. This page appears to have been hacked and information has been changed. My concern for the sec ... Read on »
A Harley Ride & A Campfire... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Every new experience has become a learning opportunity for Aidan. We decided to go and visit "Grammy" before picking up a huge trampoline with a safety net for Aidan (Excell ... Read on »
Visiting the airport... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum After working a night shift and grabbing a few hours of sleep, we had to travel to Tobermory, Ontario. Aidan got to go into "The Sweet Shop" in Tobermory, Ontario where he ... Read on »
Finishing our "Explore The Bruce Adventure" by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum We set out bright and early on May, 20, 2010 to finish our "Explore The Bruce Adventure". We had 3 spots to visit to complete out 2010 Passport and the first stop of the da ... Read on »
More "Exploring The Bruce Adventure"... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Passport Stop #7 Saugeen Bluffs, Paisley (D) GPS: 81°18'30"W 44°20'47"N Check out some spectacular views of the Saugeen River. Saugeen Bluffs boasts close to 200 c ... Read on »
The colour "red" and ... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Aidan has been working on the colour red. He has chosen this next colour from the selection of the primary colours; red, yellow and blue. We have finished with blue and are ... Read on »
Continuing on our "Explore The Bruce Adventure" by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Today we set off for Passport Stop #3 Pot Holes, Lion’s Head 1-2 hour hike GPS: 81°14'8"W 44°59'47"N Hike out along the Bruce Trail and discover some fascinatin ... Read on »
Our "Explore The Bruce Adventure" by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Aidan has been working hard on learning about nature, colours, spelling and math so, I decided after looking at the "Explore The Bruce" Adventure http://www.explorethebruce ... Read on »
Rainy day activities... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum The temperature has dropped and it is rather cold and miserable rainy day. It was wiser to stay indoors; however, Aidan finds it harder to stay indoors and can become more ... Read on »
Learning about Canada! by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Aidan and I have spent the past few days driving around Bruce & Grey County looking at different examples of places, animals and things that represent Ontario and Canada. I ... Read on »
Homeschooling by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum On March, 24, 2010 after almost 3 years of dealing with a school and a school board who clearly were not able to teach Aidan effectively; I formerly withdrew him ... Read on »
Autism Dog Services by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum For those who are curious where we went and how we determined if a service dog was for us. (Copy the links and paste them in your address bar) Official Site: ... Read on »
Abortion Debate... or adults just flinging mud??? by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Recently, events unfolded at my child's school. There are three sides and I had to jump on this one, because I witnessed it all and sadly can not sit back and say what should ... Read on »
Abortion Debate... or adults just flinging mud??? by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Recently, events unfolded at my child's school. There are three sides and I had to jump on this one, because I witnessed it all and sadly can not sit back and say what shoul ... Read on »
Facebook does it again... Why disable Autism pages??? by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum I never seem to be amazed anymore when Facebook deleted / disables my Facebook Autism page. My account is: Cherie Peattie and my account is autism_support_and_play@hotm ... Read on »
My newest project... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum I have been pre-occupied these past few months due to surgeries, but am happy to report that all is well. Aidan is doing great and he is about to start Grade 1. Hunter, Aidan' ... Read on »
My newest project... by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum I have been pre-occupied these past few months due to surgeries, but am happy to report that all is well. Aidan is doing great and he is about to start Grade 1. Hunter, Aida ... Read on »
Honoring Mason MacPhail 1993 - 2009 by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum On June, 7, 2009 I was able to help honor Mason MacPhail in Toronto, Ontario at the Autism Speaks Walk. Many of Mason's family attended the walk and I like many was reduced to ... Read on »
Mason MacPhail... who this amazing young man was. by Cherie Peattie Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Autism & Autism Spectrum Masons story was seen as a brief and tragic moment and his name quickly disappeared from the media. I want his name and face to be bright and for everyone to remember this ama ... Read on »