It has been over two weeks since my last update here at MHOWriting.com. Not only did I take a little vacation, my son had a pretty traumatic dentist appointment and I’ve taken on a few new responsibilities.

I was asked by Robin, owner of the website Dealing With Learning Disorders, to join her team of featured experts.  I was humbled by the request and happily joined her team.  The website provides fantastic information on a variety of learning disorders and other conditions which can lead to learning difficulties.  If you have a few minutes, definitely check out her site.

I also wrote a piece for a local monthly magazine.  I originally envisioned the article in January but never set aside time to write it.  I will have an article on kid-friendly hikes in the area published in the April issue of the Gold Canyon Ledger.  The magazine does not have an online presence but once I receive the April issue, I will scan the document into a PDF file and upload it to the server.

I have also started working intently on two different personal finance websites for the owner of Two Gun Media, LLC.  These articles are a great exercise in search engine optimization (SEO).  I’m hoping to implement some of what I’ve learned while writing for Two Gun Media into my other online articles.

My writing has slowed down a bit at Suite 101 as I’ve worked with shuffling my new endeavors.  Since my last update here on MHOWriting.com, I have published the following articles and blog entries:

TEACCH Autism Program at UNC

Autism Speaks Promotes Advocacy

Dental Visits with an Aspie

April is Autism Awareness Month

Act Early Against Autism:  Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start by Jayne Lytelwill be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.  I secured a preview copy and found it to be a fantastic read.  It offers practical advice for parents who are either concerned about their child’s development or parents of children newly diagnosed with autism.

Not only does Lytel tell her story, she also offers great information regarding autism education, therapies and alternative treatments, and even a look at the financial hardships that families of children with an autism spectrum disorder face.