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A Lesson Learned by a Mother Raising a Child with Autism
It was 6:09 pm on a chilly November evening when the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen came into this world, struggling with all her might to join our close knit family. My little beautiful angel girl had a… -
Book Review: Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
In the past, the Raising Resilient Children series has helped multitudes of families everywhere approach hard-to-discuss issues. Now, Dr. Robert Brooks and Dr. Sam Goldstein focus on autism spectrum with their new book,… -
Censored Doctor Loses License
Dr. Andrew Wakefield has lost his medical license. He is the doctor that originally supported the link between autism and vaccines. Since his study, no one else has been able to recreate his results. There have also bee… -
University of Utah & Google Team Up for Kids with Autism
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND GOOGLE TEAM UP TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON AUTISM SPECTRUM Researchers use workshops to teach job skills and to learn more about families with children on the autism spectrum These days, we… -
Camping With an Child with Autism
I intend to do a lot of camping with my kids once Spring arrives. I know, I have a little while before that comes. However, it is never too early to plan. Since I have never been camping with my autistic son, I asked fo… -
Autistic Teens and Shaving
What seem like everyday activities to you and me, can be insurmountable tasks to someone with autism. Shaving for example is something most of us don’t think twice about. Guys that shave usually do it daily. Fo… -
Cord Blood and Stem Cell Treatment for Autism
Stem cell treatment is a controversial subject depending on how the stem cells are harvested, but for parents of autistic children the theoretical implications of stem cell treatment may be appealing. -
12 Years Later: A Mother’s Thoughts
It’s been 12 years since I brought home my precious baby boy home for the first time. The years have gone by so fast. As I look back on the years behind us, I get a little scared. I can’t help but think… -
Video: Communicating With Your Children About Traumatic Events
As today is the tenth anniversary of 9/11, it is important to remember how to communicate with your children about traumatic events they are exposed to and will eventually learn about. -
Online Classes Checklist for Individuals with Autism
Due to the social interaction and high amount of stimulation that accompanies the college experience, the majority of adults with autism never choose to enroll in higher education. For a percentage of those that do, col…

