A Dad's Diary

Two fathers explore life with children on the autism spectrum.

Autism
Holding Hands

Ken Siri on June 21, 2015

As Fathers Day 2015 approaches, I am thinking about Fathers Day 2008. That’s when my son Alex came to live with me in Manhattan. I am thinking that Alex (age 9 in 2008) on his first day in the city would walk down the streets and in the parks holding my hand as I showed him around.

As Fathers Day 2015 approaches, I am thinking about Fathers Day 2008. That’s when my son Alex came to live with me in Manhattan. I am thinking that Alex (age 9 in 2008) on his first day in the city would walk down the streets and in the parks holding my hand as I showed him around.

Autism
Tell Me About Autism

Ken Siri on December 4, 2014

A few weeks ago a friend asked me if his daughter could interview me about autism.

A few weeks ago a friend asked me if his daughter could interview me about autism.

Meditation
Words and Deeds

Ken Siri on July 16, 2014

How many of us have a lifetime intention? Think about that for a minute. Many of us may have a daily intention (e.g., go shopping, clean the house, hit the gym) and some even a stage of life intention (e.g., "I need to get more sleep, land that new job, go back to school and earn a degree or get advanced training"). But how many have, truly have a lifetime intention?

How many of us have a lifetime intention? Think about that for a minute. Many of us may have a daily intention (e.g., go shopping, clean the house, hit the gym) and some even a stage of life intention (e.g., "I need to get more sleep, land that new job, go back to school and earn a degree or get advanced training"). But how many have, truly have a lifetime intention?

Autism
Autism as Opportunity

Ken Siri on June 19, 2014

A few years ago I started to take yoga classes. Initially it was to help with my fitness routine, running, triathlon and such, as I get a bit older. Keep the flexibility and all. But it has taken on a life of its own, and is a prime factor in keeping me positive, fit and helping me become more present, engaged and balanced in life.

A few years ago I started to take yoga classes. Initially it was to help with my fitness routine, running, triathlon and such, as I get a bit older. Keep the flexibility and all. But it has taken on a life of its own, and is a prime factor in keeping me positive, fit and helping me become more present, engaged and balanced in life.

Autism
The Relationship Realm and Autism

Ken Siri on April 23, 2014

Trying to have a relationship when you are a single sole custody parent!

Trying to have a relationship when you are a single sole custody parent!

Autism
The iPad and Autism

Ken Siri on March 2, 2014

Recently my fellow NAA NY Metro board friends and I presented at the Apple Store in SoHo on “using the iPad to learn and communicate”. The feedback and turnout was amazing, indicating the real need for tools to help with communication for our non-verbal kids. I am blogging my presentation to get out some of the information to those who could not make it.

Recently my fellow NAA NY Metro board friends and I presented at the Apple Store in SoHo on “using the iPad to learn and communicate”. The feedback and turnout was amazing, indicating the real need for tools to help with communication for our non-verbal kids. I am blogging my presentation to get out some of the information to those who could not make it.

Autism
Autism, Keep it Positive!

Ken Siri on January 29, 2014

Keeping it positive. Autism, moving and intentional engagement.

Keeping it positive. Autism, moving and intentional engagement.

Autism
Autism: A Punch To the Gut?

Ken Siri on December 29, 2013

IT seems from all this that the increases in the neuro & autoimmune conditions may be linked by GI. Long thought to reside in the brain, perhaps all the trouble, or the cause of these conditions lies in the stomach/GI tract.

IT seems from all this that the increases in the neuro & autoimmune conditions may be linked by GI. Long thought to reside in the brain, perhaps all the trouble, or the cause of these conditions lies in the stomach/GI tract.

Autism
So what Happened to Alex?

Ken Siri on October 21, 2013

When speaking, I talk about how Alex was developing normally until the age of three. Without fail I am asked, so what happened to Alex?

When speaking, I talk about how Alex was developing normally until the age of three. Without fail I am asked, so what happened to Alex?

Autism
So My Son Ran Today

Ken Siri on September 2, 2013

So my son with autism ran from home today, first serious "gone missing" which required police intervention...

So my son with autism ran from home today, first serious "gone missing" which required police intervention...

Autism
Welcome to the Club Nobody Wants to Join

Ken Siri on August 22, 2013

My goal for this presentation / blog is to have parents adopt the mindset of Transformation rather than Coping. To do so, I will convey the Tools of Transformation

My goal for this presentation / blog is to have parents adopt the mindset of Transformation rather than Coping. To do so, I will convey the Tools of Transformation

Autism
Transformation vs. Coping

Ken Siri on July 28, 2013

Raising a Child on the Spectrum: One Dad’s journey of Transformation.

Raising a Child on the Spectrum: One Dad’s journey of Transformation.

Autism
The Wheels on the bus – only in NYC

Ken Siri on December 2, 2012

The wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round
Round and round
The wheels on the bus go round and round
Unless you live in New York City

The wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round
Round and round
The wheels on the bus go round and round
Unless you live in New York City

Autism
What have we learned?

Ken Siri on August 1, 2012

Three years ago, we took a look at the increasing incidence of autism and calculated that it had been growing anywhere from 12% to 15% per year over the last couple of decades.

Three years ago, we took a look at the increasing incidence of autism and calculated that it had been growing anywhere from 12% to 15% per year over the last couple of decades.

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