• Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville

    The Place is beautiful where everyone can enjoy the day with so many outstanding things to do. There’s Pumpkin picking, Sunflower Station, plenty of farm animals, it’s pet friendly, it has popular photo spots, wooden play land for the kids and so much acre’s to walk around the farm. The place was also a popular hotspot for holiday goers for a weekend trip.

    The day when I went there, it was busy and all of the kids took the day off of school because of the holiday, the first thing I did was that stopped by at the petting zoo farm. Next I discovered the classic cars so I wanted to take interesting photos of myself doing poses. Then I checked out the farm animals and one of the garden was beautiful. I went for a walk and played the ring on the string game which it’s fun like doing a pub game. It was challenging by I got after couple of tries. I checked out the wooden playground to walk around. Then I went on the Jumping Pad which it was a lot of fun. It was good to use up the energy while having fun. Afterwards, I went on a steamroller which it was a challenge. I checked out the photo spots and went to the sunflower fields and it was beautiful with all of the sun flowers in different conditions. I saw a scary werewolf so I call it the werewolf vampire and it a photo pose of the werewolf. Finally I went to the pumpkin patch station and there was plenty of pumpkins. Before I left there was garden and a brewery on the other side of the farm.

    Here’s the link about Waterdrinker Family Farm

    https://www.water-drinker.com/farmadventure

  • Dinosaurs and The Beautiful Mind

    By Kevin Dwyer and Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    Most kids are fascinated with dinosaurs but kids on the spectrum have such intense beautiful minds.

    This allows them to hyper focus on something that they are truly engaged and passionate about. This is because they do better when the information is stored in a specific part of the brain rather than information that’s stored in different parts of the brain. There are so many details behind dinosaurs so, there is so much information that these beautiful minds can focus and extract from.

    Their obsession with dinosaurs can help them connect to others especially, when they are school age. By knowing all about dinosaurs helps them to build confidence. By learning and knowing dinosaurs facts and watching movies/TV shows is a comforting experience for them because the mystery surrounding the topic. As well as, constantly learning and discovering new facts about dinosaurs and having the ability to recall those facts.

    Kevin is an expert in his fascination with dinosaurs that we decided to write a book about why people are so fascinated by these wonderful historic creatures, and research and story tell everything there is to know about these animals to peak other people’s interests.

    Stay tuned for our new book Dinosaurs and the beautiful mind, release date December1 2022.

  • Tattoo Telling

    Joanne Otto and Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    As increasingly diverse groups of people get tattoos, popular perceptions are typically with the individual meanings behind them. The question remains, Who gets tattoos, and why?

    I interviewed one of my most brilliant, interesting young adults named Joanna. She is a self-described “ 39-year-old, misunderstood talented witty female who does not realize her full potential. Her special interests lie in getting tattoos, but more importantly the stories behind them. As a narrative therapeutic specialist, I suggested to her, let’s share your innate gifts with the world, and write a book. So we decided to start with a special interest blog and then turn it into an investigative fun project , that will lead to a great informative book.

    We decided to write a book titled ” Tattoo Telling” which is about all the why’s you need to know about the therapeutics behind tattoos.

    The one common feeling that was expressed was that every person with a tattoo wants to express their unique personality, and to express their feelings in a creative way. There is so much to come, and we hope you follow our tattoo telling blog that hopefully will turn into a best seller one day.

  • Eat Your Greens & Do Your Research

    by Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    Autistic people tend to have more medical issues, including a lot of GI problems.

    These problems tend to cause abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea more frequently than their peers.

    At the same time, many autistic people eat only a few foods (selective eating) due to sensory or cognitive differences. This means that autistic people may focus on eating foods that are consistent in taste and texture, such as things like crackers, cereal, and other processed foods. As a result, they eat less fruits and vegetables because they are not always consistent in those attributes.

    This can have major consequences on the gut and other aspects of the digestive system of autistic individuals. Further, the mind-gut connection may bring even more implications into the situation.

    You will have the opportunity to read more about this topic in my two upcoming collaborative books.

    The first book is Eat Your Greens & Do Your Research which may be personal to me.

    You can get a sneak peak below.

    The second book of my series Integrative Strategies for Cancer Patients.

    We at Autisticana look forward to you reading ball of our wonderful books.

    We are stronger as a team, than we are alone”

    Blessings!

    Dr. Christine Grimaldi

  • The Autisticana Base Camp

    Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    Our base camp !!!

    I thought I would introduce our new basecamp to my crew.

    ” THE AUTISTICANA BASECAMP”

    I have picked fun and creative places, that all my special abilities, can come and write and create with me.

    Why you ask?

    Most creativity is inspired through nature and all it has to offer.

    I bought a fully loaded van last year to take these kids on investigative expeditions, so they can

    travel and have a safe space to write their blogs, curriculums, manuscripts and interviews in.

    The van/ office has a kitchen, bathroom, so they have what they need to feel happy and get inspired to get their work accomplished. These young adults amaze me each and every day!

    I am so proud to be their friend , coach and conscious leader.

    They love the military, and putting them selves in adventures. A themed base camp as an office, where they can take breaks, walk on the beach, in the forest and train our autisticana service dogs, (that are in the process of being published) written by my team @autisticana.

    Everyday Miracles, Remember Me, Meet Mabel and Moon, Healthy Town , The Adventures on the Magic Carpet Ride, Calm in the Clouds, and Cooking with the twins, Mabel n Moon.

    We are also in process of writing two environmental conscious books, with Molly our beloved mascot, who was taken away suddenly, due to airbnb ‘s negligence of a zero regulatory system, as well as Adohr Farms, a farm in Camarillo, California who along with airbnb are responsible for the murder of Molly and the rest off us getting severely ill, with zero accountability thus far. As a neurodivergent team of conscious leaders we have become advocates of subjects that are meaningful to our experiences and the betterment of the communities that surround us.

    We are still pushing through as a team, and making lemonade out of lemons.

    I thought as a positive educator, I would make all the learning, fun for them, and build out our own theme park office and news room.

    This will reward everyone involved to be motivated, inspired, create, write, illustrate, exercise , meditate, eat healthy, and empower each other. ” Team work, makes the Dream work ( I have a refrigerator full of healthy snacks, a juicer and smoothie maker ready to go !)

    We are have now built out a mobile safe place office, where they can all be together as a like minded crew, and publish great works of art.( until of course, we get a bigger van gifted to really become the first neuro-divergent news team on the go in honor of my mentor , Barbara Walters.

    Her memoir will be released soon, by ME!

    From blogs to books for the world to see , if you put your mind to it, you can create a wonderful future that I will launch for you, to inspire yourself and just be.

    Our Mission at The Stand tall Foundation is to help our youth have a brighter future.

    How do we do this?

    “Surround yourself with the Dreamers, and the Doers,

    The Believers and the Thinkers,

    but most of all,

    Surround yourself, with those who see the Greatness within You “

    We look forward to collaborating with all of you, as we ask all of you to participate and STANDTALL,

    with all of us, to bring awareness to anyone , from all walks of life, that need a slice of inspiration and motivation.

    With love in my heart, and pride for my A-team

    Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    #Standtall 501c3

    http://www.autisticana.org

    http://www.fuelholisticenrichmentcenter.org

    ” Make a difference, sponsor us, donate or participate for the greater good”

    “If just one person shows compassion then just maybe that will have a chain reaction, that person is me”

    So proud of all our accomplishments and many more to come!!

    Autisticana will be the first neurodivergent news media company that is going to sweep the nation….

  • Long live the Queen: Queen Elizabeth the II (1926-2022)

    Queen Elizabeth II

    Queen Elizabeth’s legacy has helped everyone around the world to bring in togetherness and bring in equality around the world for peace and have a happy life. She served the throne from 1952 to 2022 which was 70 years of reigning monarchs service to the British Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II was the British Monarch and delivers service to the British Commonwealth. She took the position for the role of the Monarch and took charge of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other nations arounds the Globe. She politically helped people and rulers to come together, by having the chance to go on meetings with the Prime Minister and other leaders around the world. She touched many lives for seven decades around the UK and the whole universe. The United Kingdom has their national anthem “God Saves the Queen” which the country also represents Queen Elizabeth II.

    Queen Elizabeth II loves animals like dogs and horses which her first riding lesson was at age 3, and her grandfather King George V gave her a pony at age 4, according to the International Equestrian Federation. Elizabeth’s family had several corgis when she was a little girl, and her father King George VI gave her one named Susan when she was 18 years old. Over the years, she raised about 30 corgis. She’s also famous of the face of money like in the US they have Presidents but when she gets to show her face for cash and coins its used in the Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II took the Coronation Ceremony on June 2, 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London and it was the first time that it was used live television. During her time touring the Globe to help the environment and social equality, Prince Philips was on her side during the time of their marriage. On April 29, 2011 she witness the history and gets to go see Prince William and Kate Middleton, which The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are in line to become Britain’s next king and queen. On May 19, 2018 another Royal Family Wedding approach which it The Duke of Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and the American actress Meghan Markle. During February of 2022, England began a series of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne as Royalty of the United Kingdom. On June 2, a military parade featured 1,400 troops in bearskin caps, musicians and 240 horses, a Royal Air Force flyover and an 82-gun salute were staged to honor the 96-year-old monarch. Everyone was able to attened to celebrate the Queens Milestone of taking the Throne which it pleased Queen Elizabeth for their grateful opportunity.

    On the 8th of September, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away from health problems and rested in peace at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was prolixity 18:30 BST when the public announced the time of her death, the whole world got attention about the major news about the Queen while most national broadcasting shows got interrupted by the sadden news of Elizabeth II. Everyone outside of the castle watched the sadden news about her Death and brought in tears. Prince Charles III took charge of the Throne of the United Kingdom which he is now the new king, after the Queen’s death and he was able to see her mom and dad which both Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II live a very long life. On September 14, 2022, it was the day of the Coffin Procession which everyone came to pay her respect and watch the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. There were solders who used the Arsenal Cannon to start the march the whole team who did the honors of Elizabeth II. A group of the Royals Guards lined up with horses and one set of four horses took the Royal Carriage. The entire Royal Family walked with them even their relatives of the United Kingdom that are in the Royalty Family. The Queen’s Casket drakes to the Royal standard with the crown rested Atop of the Velvet Pillow slowly to their destination. Once the whole crew made it to Westminster Hall, a group of young men called pallbearers which they all carried the Queen’s Coffin step by step into the church. When the service is over, tons of fans around the world waited in line to get to Westminster Hall to pay tribute and pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth who was the majestic of the Royalty of World. Lots of people waited for 30 hours in line for a 3 miles stretch to give their respects and thanking Queen Elizabeth ii for contributing their consists leadership.

    On Monday the 19th of September, 2022 it was the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral and everyone around the world watched it to say their final goodbyes. It was also that same day which it was a Bank Day Holiday where people can take off from School and Work to see the action the Queen’s Coffin in the Royal Queen going through the streets of London from Westminster Hall to Windsor Castle. The trip started with Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. It all started with casket entered to Westminster Abbey and the choir singed while entered High Altar. A lot of Prime ministers and Leaders around the world also attainted the Funeral Service. Then the Service started having great speech about Queen Elizabeth II. It was about remembering the Queen’s life and Dedication of her work. While thousands of people watched outside of Hyde Park to watch the service and pay full respects. Before the service ended, across the United Kingdom give 2 minutes of silence for Queen Elizabeth. Afterwards, the congregation sang “God Save the King”. When everyone left Westminster Abbey, it was the walk of The Procession while going through the Streets of London, there was a whole group of men which they had the British Navy Seal, the Royal Navy, the Royal Guards, the Arch of Horse Guards, the Guardsmen the Military Unions, and Commander of Chief who took off the Funeral like a true leader. The Royal Navy Seal pulled the Coffin on the Carriage. Then they passed the Statues of the Queen’s Mother & Father which they would’ve been very proud of her dedicated work of taking 70 years reign the longest in British History. Then the Royal crew pasted the Royal Balcony at Buckingham Palace once last time. Then the walk ended at Wellington Arch and that’s when the pallbearers transferred the Coffin from the Carriage into The Royal Car which was the idea of Queen Elizabeth II. The vehicle would carry the beloved monarch was customized from the help of Jaguar Land Rover by the sought input for the Queen’s personal Royal Cypher and is finished in a color used for Royal rides. The Royal Family also brought their great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte to watch the moment with Prince William and Princess Catherine. The whole 2 hour trip from London to Windsor Castle was slowly passed all of the her loyalty fans around the world to watch the car move to the destination. Most people took pictures while the rest watched her go and others threw flowers to honor the Queen. By the time when the Queen’s car reached to Windsor Castle, they solute the long walk to St. George’s Chapels. Once the whole team reached to St. George’s Chapels, everything was carefully taken out of the Queen’s Coffin. The Lord Senior Chamberlain broke the wand signify to end the service. Afterwards, the Queens Coffin was lowered down into the Royal Vault. Finally the Queen’s Piper that played Queen Elizabeth II almost every morning has played his final song for the Queen played from loud distance until he slowly walked away and that’s when the bagpipe slowly fades away.

    What the world can do now since the Queen is no longer available to take the Royal Throne? Now Charles has take be the new King after his mother’s death. Over the next few weeks, the witness goes for long scripted series of rituals that mark the end one reign and introduce a new start. Once distinctive of the modern british Monarchy is an appetite for ceremonial, it will be use of ancient and ancient-looking rituals and pageants as primary means of communicating for how to deal with monarchy and learned what it means to be British. Since Queen Elizabeth II has a garden in Buckingham Palace, it has a real life of nature where there’s a lot of species and interesting wildlife. The Public can finally enjoy the picnic area while exploring nature, the fresh air, the grass is always greener and look at different animals to see. What would happen to the Economy of the United Kingdom when she no longer exist? Now the Royal Family will would have to figure out about Queen Elizabeth’s inheritances. So who will inherit Queen Elizabeth’s money and her famous jewelry? While there have been reports on which the British royal family members will inherit Queen Elizabeth’s estate and fortune? One day, there be a new Queen to take the Monarch and take the Royal Throne of the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy.

  • My Car Breakdown situation

    When I was handing out flyers countywide, I was about to help a nice guy name Scott which his car broke down and then my car broke down because mine is out of juice and the original battery was no longer working. I thought my car broke down for a meltdown which it turns out that I had no more juice left for the battery. Then I called roadside assistance for help and they came to fix my car but mine has a different type of battery because mine is a hybrid which it wouldn’t work. Then I called Dr. Grimaldi to help me stay calm while being stuck at a parking lot after sunset because I would feel terrified if I was on the shoulder of the highway then been strained in a parking lot. I talked to her on the phone as long the long wait for assistance available. Luckily there was a very nice guy name Kevin but everybody calls him “Big Irish” which he was very helpful to see the problem. I turned off the car and then turned on to press the pedal but the won’t start. We talked afterwards while waiting for the tow truck. Then Brett came to the scene to wait for the tow truck so I can go to the garage. In the meantime, John the Security came to the scene because Kevin has another situation for the next hour and The tow truck didn’t arrived for nearly 2 hours but however I wanted to take my car closer to home because it would be impossible to go back to get the car from the nearby of the scene. I brought in fun and entertainment while waiting. The guys were very helpful and never left by my side until the tow truck arrived because they wanna make sure I’m safe while staying in the scene especially at night. By the time when it was nearly the hour before midnight, the tow truck finally arrived and I was grateful that came in and it was a night to remember.

    I was able to drop it off at my local garage to get my car fixed but it doesn’t have the battery for them hybrid so I called the insurance company to drop it off at the my dealership where I got my Prius. Hopefully the car lasts up to 150,000 to 200,000 miles. Within the next year or two.

  • Our Newsletter, The Monthly Dose

    By Dr. Christine Grimaldi

    I am so proud to announce our monthly news letter, The Monthly Dose.

    This is a neurodivergent news media production company that is going to sweep the nation!

    For over 25 years, Barbara Walters was my mentor. We walked the Literary Walk in Central Park everyday. She would tell me about her sister, Jaqueline, who was autistic. She fought her whole life to be her sister’s voice, and to help her have a life of independence, including building life long friendships and finding a vocation she enjoys..

    Barbara’s book Audition was really meant to be called Sister, bukt they decided to do a twist on it. The twist was that the name Audition really meant that Barbara was always using her voice to launch her sister into a world of happiness that she deserved.

    As Barbara, I am also using my voice to fight for my baby sister’s life with terminal gastric cancer.

    The only way I can truly serve all of our passions and desires is to put my focus into launching my team, Autisticana, and all young adults into a happy and healthy life that they deserve.

    The mental health of our youth has declined exponentially. I am on the mission to heal these kids and adults through narrative medicine, creative writing, healthy living, and positive psychology. As I tell all of them, “your struggle is your story to help yourself and mentor others.”

    Barbara always said to me she was tired of having people donate her money to causes she was uninterested in. Her interests really lied in helping her sister succeed as well opening the doors for all women and adults in difficult situations.

    One day when we were walking through Central Park, she said to me, ” I do not have a legacy that I really resonate with. Most of my philanthropy donations are given out without my voice being heard”.

    I chuckled at the time and said, ” Do not worry, I know you better than most everyone, and will leave you the legacy you truly desire.”

    She laughed, and replied, “And how are you going to do that?”

    I said, ” I do not know yet, but the universe will provide.” She laughed at me and replied, ” You and the universe!”

    I replied, ” You poo poo me all you want, but I learned from the best, meaning you, and it will all fall into place.”

    She said, “Ok, from your lips to the moons and stars, let it happen… Now let’s walk through the park and get me to work.”

    We had these Central Park walks for 25 years.

    I am so grateful, that now, I am fulfilling the legacy she always wanted to see. Here you go my dear friend Barbara: it is all happening the way it was meant to be.

    My Memoir, By Your Side: A Walk in the Park with Barbara Walters, 25 years of living, laughing, and learning will be released January 2023.

    A photo of the cover of my book By Your Side: A Walk in the Park with Barbara Walters

    Thank you to my brilliant mentor, Barbara Walters, and my tribe at Autisticana, for it is time to launch you amazing adults into a news media company that will lead you to the future that you all passionately deserve.

    “Our mission is to help kids from all walks of life launch into a brighter future that they harness and desire”

    The Stand Tall Foundation/501c3, in honor of the strongest warrior I know, my baby sister Cat

    With Love – Your Friend and Mentor,

    Christine Grimaldi




    Edited By Ava_Nicole23

  • Buffalo Bills win against the Super Bowl Champs Rams

    When the beginning of the 2022 NFL Season arrived, the Buffalo Bills we’re looking forward to have a great season. Also it was Von Miller’s Debut with the Buffalo Bills which he used to play for the Denver Broncos and saved them to win the Super Bowl against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50. The Buffalo Bills we’re hoping to this season a magical moment and one day win the Super Bowl if they continue to approve their performance. They also had a lot of new players who got transferred from other NFL Teams and some of the younger players just finished playing for College and wanted to play for professional football. It could be the season to Remember. They haven’t made it to the Super Bowl since 1994 and haven’t win the Championship Game since 1965 which it was the American Football League before the league changed it to National Football League.

    The match started at SoFi Stadium home of the Los Angeles Rams which it’s a tough team to compete against. The Bills started of with the Touchdown from a throw by Josh Allen to Gabe Davis and the bills lead 7-0 then the Rams tied it up in to halftime 10-10. Afterwards the Bills took full charge of the 2nd half of the game. The Bills Mafia has came to do everything to get the job done. Josh Allen stiff the Rams Defense and it was The greatest icon on Social Media. Afterwards Isaiah MacKenzie got the Bills the touchdown and give them the lead 17-10. MacKenzie shout out to the camera to say “It’s a Boy” on the Gender Reveal for his sister’s baby for the TD celebration. Von Miller sacked Matthew Stafford the Quarterback from the Rams which it was a powerful defense to avoid the Rams to catch up. When the 4th Quarter began, Josh Allen took a sacrifice run to get the Touchdown which he made it to the line and it counts for the Touchdown. When Stafford thought that it would be the perfect time to catch up but, other plans was taken that he was supposed to throw it to Cooper Kupp and the ball was intercepted to the Bills and Jordan Poyer got it which took the Rams chance of catching up for the win. Josh Allen took the 60 yards throw to Stefon Diggs and he was able to catch the ball before stumbles it to the ground and the Bills got a Touchdown with less than 10 minutes left on the clock. Everyone was excited with the incredible catch from Allen to Diggs while having the best way to start off their season. Stefon Diggs did his dance style after his players huddle him up with the touchdown. Finally, the Bills Defense took over the show and intercepted the Rams chance and most of them sacked Stafford to give him the chance to catch up. The Buffalo Bills won 31-10. According to the NFL, the 21-point loss by the Rams was the second-largest margin of defeat ever for a defending Super Bowl champion, just one point fewer than the Baltimore Ravens’ 22-point loss against the Denver Broncos in 2013 in what was Peyton Manning’s first game with the Broncos. After when the Buffalo Bills celebrated their victory for the opening night of the 2022 season. Stefon Diggs did a Reel Instagram Video with his best friend Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs happily said “Bills Mafia What’s Good, Got the Win Baby” and Josh Allen said “Go Bills” which the both of them wanted to shout out Bills Mafia for all Buffalo Bills Fan.