My Online Book
by Brooke A. Hack

This webpage includes every article I've written for public display.  Most are informative articles in which I have taken what I've learned, added my own experience, and compiled that knowledge into a more usable form for the reader.  In addition to articles, you will find photography and poetry that I have done, as well as a long report I have presented on the physical aspects of autism.  A link to my blog and other sites I manage can be found at the bottom of this page. 
  

TABLE OF CONTENTS


INTRODUCTION
Introduction: The Art of Learning
The Dream I Had About Writing
House Dream   NEW


NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Beach Pictures  NEW
Cloud Pictures  NEW
Lake Pictures  NEW
Rock, Mountain, and Sand Pictures  NEW
Tree Pictures  NEW
Optics and Other Pictures  NEW

AUTISM / ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
Introduction to Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Acting and Translating  NEW

ONLINE BOOK:  THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF ASPERGER'S SYNDROME

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.   Introduction:  Asperger's as a Medical Condition  

DIETARY CHANGES
2.   GFCF Diet:  Background, Symptoms, Etiology, and Benefits 

3.   GFCF Diet:  Avoiding Wheat, Gluten, and Dairy, Why No Gluten or Dairy, Testing, Food Intolerances vs. Allergies, Motivation, and How to Begin 
      
3a.   Lists of Some Acceptable Foods on the GFCF Diet 
3b.   List of Unacceptable Foods and Ingredients on the GFCF Diet 
3c.   List of Some Toxin-Free Grooming and House Cleaning Products 
3d.   Web Sites and Books Pertaining to the GFCF Diet

4.   The Feingold Diet and Common Food Intolerances
 

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES
5.   Supplements:  Non-Prescription Help, Including Herbs, Vitamins, Amino Acids, Oils, and Minerals

6.   Other Digestion Problems:  Low Appetite, High Metabolism, and Hypoglycemia
7.   Heavy Metals and Other Toxins

COMFORT AND HEALTH:  FINDING NORMAL
8.   Brain & Mental Comfort and Anxiety
9.   Physical Comfort
10.  Movement Disorders
11.  Insomnia, Stimming, and Sleep Problems 
12.  Energy Levels

13.  Visual Sensitivities: Bright Light, Reading Troubles, Synesthesia, and Eye Contact 
14.  Auditory Sensitivities:  Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Music and Playing By Ear, Loud Noises, Speaking Volume, and Echolalia  

15.  Hormones

AUTISTIC TALENTS AND OTHER DIFFERENCES
16.  Physical Differences and Unusual Talents Seen in Those on the Autistic Spectrum as Compared to Neuro-Typicals

PICTURES
17.   Photos of Supplements and GFCF Foods 


HEALTH
Avoiding or Getting Over Illnesses 
Introduction to Medicinal Herbs and Alternative Remedies
My Search for Health
 

HOME AND FAMILY RELATIONS
Decluttering
On Getting Married
Convincing Your Husband?
 

HOME CHILDBIRTH
Unassisted Home Childbirth
The Story of Sam's Unassisted Home Water Birth
Unassisted Homebirth Questionnaire Answers
Miscarriage


HOMESCHOOLING
 Homeschooling Primer
Homeschooling How-To for the First Year
Curriculum to be Mastered for 2007-2008  (Kindergarten and 2nd Grade)
Resource List for 2007-2008 (Kindergarten and 2nd Grade) 
Curriculum to be Mastered for 2006-2007  (Preschool and 1st Grade)
 

ATTACHMENT PARENTING
 Sleeping With My Babies
Carrying Baby in a Sling
Breastfeeding
Tandem Nursing & Preparing for New Baby
No Circumcision


RELIGION
 What I've Learned From My Recent Calling
Possible Location of Book of Mormon Lands
Spiritual Aspects of the Word of Wisdom


POETRY AND PROSE
 A Child's View
Experience
Quickening
On Music
Realizing
Remembering
What Has Happened, So Far
Star
Stream of Consciousness
The Path


MUSINGS
 Too Little or Too Much Sunlight
Sunlight, Revisited
What to Do With Your Nights
Old Letters & Ligatures
Etymology


RECIPES
 Braided Italian Herb Bread
Mason Jar Storage Recipes
Natural Beauty Recipes

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RECOMMENDED WRITINGS FROM OTHER AUTHORS
The Answer to "Why is the Plane of Our Nation's Health In a Death Spiral?", by Dogtor J
Fundamentals of Dietary and Nutritional Intervention in Autism and Related Disorders, by Kelly Barnhill
The Importance of the In-Arms Phase, by Jean Leidloff
Put Kids in Good Moods Naturally, by Michael Grose 
Articles by John Pratt, on topics including Astronomy, Calendars, Chronology, and LDS Studies 

Text  and Photos  ©2006, 2007, 2008, Brooke A. Hack.  All rights reserved.


Brooke's Blog -- The Astrophysics Lab:  http://blueginger125.blogspot.com

Email:  blueginger125@gmail.com

Website Archive:  http://www.blueginger.org/pageone.html 


Other Web Sites I Maintain:

Aspies of Austin:  http://aspiesofaustin.com

The Aspies of Austin Forum:  http://blueginger.org/yabb/YaBB.pl

 

Disclaimer:  This site and its content are not intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, or treatment.  The information provided in this site, and its links to other sites, is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider.  The author is not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services, or products you obtain as a result of visiting this site.