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Mother and Sons Working Together to Change Lives
Beth Gross is Vice President of the Autism Society of West Virginia and has been working with Autism Society members in her state to ensure families affected by autism have the insurance coverage they need. -
A Mother's Day Plan for Men
Why is it so hard for moms to take a break? How can fathers help? -
When National Autism Awareness Month Ends
The month of April is upon us once again. The fourth month of the year is my son Mikey’s birthday and also National Autism Awareness Month. The former a happy, celebratory occasion; the latter a sobering reminder.… -
One Day
After my previous blog article (“Merry Christmas, Daddy!” An Imagined Conversation with My Son) was published, I received many wonderful comments and emails. The most common thread among that feedback was… -
Autism and Sociability
Some people believe that Autistics are antisocial. I am not antisocial, though some people might interpret my behavior as though I am. I like being around people at social events because I am curious, and I like to get… -
One Day Isn't Enough
For about two years, I was a stay-at-home dad. I cared for my son Mikey in all the traditional ways: I dressed him, fed him, took him to school and back, and played with him. But the one thing I could never do for him… -
How I learn
Learning can sometimes be difficult for people on the spectrum. In this blog, I will explain to you how I learn and process information for the first time. Read original post -
Yeast Overgrowth
[originally posted April 2012] In celebration of its partnership with Potandon Produce, the Autism Society will share an autism diet and nutrition fact each week throughout April. It is the hope of the Autism Society… -
Going Above and Beyond
Dylan and his new iPad from The Puzzling Piece! A parent always wonders what their child is going to be like when he or she is born. What color hair will they have? What color will their eyes be? Whose smile they w… -
Benefiting from a Paraeducator
Guest Blog from @jeffslife I sit down at Alex’s tri-annual IEP meeting expecting it will last about 15 minutes. I squeeze into the miniscule seats with Alex’s teacher and OT, his PT and speech therapist, and…
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- Name: Autism Society
- About Me: The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Visit http://Autism-Society.org for more details.
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