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The Miracle That I Waited So Long To Feel
Albert Einstein once said, “There are two ways to live. One, as thought nothing is a miracle, and the other, as thought everything is a miracle.” I have this saying on my refrigerator, and I look at it ever… -
What I Wouldn't Give For Eye Contact
I’d give anything for a glance in my direction. I ache for it. All my other children will look into my eyes when I speak to them, but he won’t. It’s not by choice; he just can’t do it. Alth… -
How Micheal Spells His Name
Micheal was angry, and yes, that’s how Micheal spells his name. He says his mother made a mistake when she gave his name to the doctor. He claims his mother isn’t very smart. When Micheal tells us this, h… -
Camp Orkila
“Can I go upstairs, Mom?” Kevin asked, dropping his book on the table while he danced and twitched in the aisle, his eyes darting around the ferryboat. “Sure. I’ll wait here,” I replied… -
What I did for my Brother Cem
Hello, my brother Cem is 16 years old. He is 98% recovered from Autism. He has been on a gluten-free/casein-free diet since 1998. After my mom read William Shaw’s book “Biological Treatments of Autism And Per… -
Tips for Coaching Kids with Aspergers Syndrome
As a Chicken Soup co-author I’m always looking for your stories to share with everyone else. Not too long ago I did a “call out” to my members asking for heartwarming stories and was overwhelmed with… -
Just because some children with autism can't speak doesn’t mean they can’t communicate
Want to help your child with autism communicate? Although some children with autism have difficulty communicating with spoken language, they can be taught to communicate effectively in other ways. Subscribe to rethink a… -
Preparing The Aspergers Young Adult For The Social Challenges Of College
As older adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome prepare for college, many challenges await. The familiarity of high school and the routines of daily life have provided a secure structure for them to accomplish tasks and… -
Autism Is Definitely Not For Wimps - Guest Post
All My Readers, As a Chicken Soup co-author I’m always looking for your stories to share with everyone else. Not too long ago I did a “call out” to my members asking for heartwarming stories and was… -
Dr. Stephen Shore on PBS science series, NOVA
Autism Today is many things to many people, but above all it is a community, characterized by a high degree of interaction, accessibility and love, shared by every one of us with one another. Over more than a decade…

