PinnedPatti PodnarIt looks like you're going to have me crying all day!All three of my children were born in less than three years, with the younger two being only 11 months apart. It's the oldest who has…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
PinnedPatti PodnarWhat a wonderful question.1. Don't say, "Give him to me for two weeks and I'll fix him." Don't recommend the latest fad in parenting strategies. Believe us when we…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Patti PodnarAlong with what everyone else has said, I would encourage you to read up on Pathological Demand…It answered a lot of questions, because PDA includes some behaviors that would be atypical for other autism profiles. And it renders ABA…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Patti PodnarWhat a great article -- thank you.However, I took the test and had a very low score -- not even in sight of the spectrum! But I think that's because I'm 54 years old and…Jun 10, 20212Jun 10, 20212
Patti PodnarHow should marketers handle the Mandela Effect?Have you heard of the Mandela Effect? It’s when the public’s memory of a thing or event is different than the reality. It was named the…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
Patti PodnarI also found another one I wrote, inspired from the same struggles you're going through: "How the…https://podnarwriting.medium.com/13-truths-i-want-my-autistic-son-to-accept-on-faith-as-he-becomes-an-adult-a551d89bd093?sk=79ec0e1f7f7bcc3a…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Patti PodnarI might use the word "accuracy" instead of "correctness," because my thoughts immediately went to…But I have to say that I hate Grammarly...particularly its lack of picking up on context and nuance. I'll use it if a client asks me to…Apr 18, 2021Apr 18, 2021
Patti PodnarFor #WorldAutismDay, don’t forget autistic young adults trying to enter the workforce.Today is #WorldAutismDay. And, while awareness is always good, World Autism Day shares some of the same problems as #RacefortheCure. The…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Patti PodnarGreat article!I also tend to be somewhat of a devil's advocate when it comes to a niche. I've written about everything from cold-water survival gear to…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021