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Autism Numbers Are Up...How can you help?

I've been catching the stories online about the latest CDC numbers for autism: 1 in 88 children; 1 in 54 boys. In some regions of the United States, the numbers are even more alarming, such as 1 in 47 children in Utah.…
My Ponytail: An Angel in Our Corner

Ok so maybe her name isn't really my ponytail but that is what Sammy called her after the first time he met her. This woman is so awesome and I can't even tell you how much we love her. She came for dinner and had the…
TASA Autism Awareness 5K

What a great day! COLD and WINDY! But so much fun and the guys all did so GREAT! David ran with a time of 43:06 - great job Honey! :* Holden ran with a time of 30:37 - great job Little Man! :) Ashton and his runne…
Autism Light: Troy Blevins

Troy Blevins is from St. Augustine, Florida. He has two sons with autism. Troy Blevins is raising awareness for autism literally one step at a time. Troy Blevins is an Autism Light because he is taking a 6 week journ…
Autistic Speaks:I need your input

Back in October, Leigh suggested that I make a video during the Walk Now for Autism. I was too shy about the whole thing, but I've been thinking about it. And I think I'd like to make a video about autism, just not o…
Autism Decorations!

Our town started a new tradition last year -- the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove. It's a fundraiser to benefit the District's Schools and music programs. We were invited to come over and help decorate the tree for…
The Amazing Race to Understand Autism

This post is dedicated to a young man, who’s Eagle Scout project is to not only raise awareness but to give people a very unique perspective into Autism that will go a long way to their understanding and acceptan…
I walked for...

I walked for Jaylen. I walked for all the kids I know with Autism, who are loving, sometimes frustrated, special kids.
Some Autism Facts

It's still Autism Awareness Month. Some of the signs from the Autism Speaks walk share facts that remind us why this issue is so important to our society. The biggest and foremost are the staggering numbers of those dir…
I did it!

I did it! I walked for my first time for Autism Speaks, Walk Now for Autism at Angel Stadium, CA on November 13th. I walked in honor of my daughter, and those on the Autism Spectrum. One out of 110 children are being di…