All three of us were born in the USA: Jim on the East coast, me out West, and Charlie inbetween in a city on the Mississippi. Happy 4th of July (if you’re American)—-though this particular holiday isn’t alwyas the easiest for autistic individuals. Fireworks are loud and it seems that every town here in New Jersey has their own special fireworks display, booming and whistling over one’s house. Add the time off from already shorter days of summer school and standing on a hot sidewalk under the hot sun to see floats or marching bands (more loud noises): It’s enough …read more