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Energetic Healing for Children with Autism and Their Families eConference

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 Energetic Healing for Children with Autism and their Families eConference 2014 Date: Available until July 16th, 2015  | Time: 11 am – 5 pm EST  |  Registration Fee: US $40 Register HERE Energy Healing What is Energy Healing? When you hear moms … Continue reading

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Beyond the Classroom: Re-THINK Special-Needs Inclusion

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On a recent camp application I was asked a question along the lines of “What is your definition of inclusion?” I always try to be thoughtful and thorough and replied that I believe that inclusion is not just bringing children … Continue reading

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Regressive Autism and Wandering: “I Feel For You”

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As I sprinted down the street, my neighbor looked at me from over her shoulder. She could hear me huffing and puffing before she saw me. As I neared her, she slowed her pace. I’m sure I was a sight– … Continue reading

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Autism Recovery: Thinking Outside of “the Window”

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I’m kind of a communication nerd. I love to watch and listen to people, decipher their intent based on word choice, style of communication, body language etc. You can tell a lot about a person by what they don’t say … Continue reading

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Think Before You Judge An Autism Parent: Until You’ve Walked in My Shoes

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I’ve been a parent now for around seventeen years. I’ve worked closely with children with special needs for the past six. With each new experience, it seems I encounter the same general mentality. No matter where I live, work, or … Continue reading

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“He is Magical” – The Tragedy of Autism and Wandering

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[Editor’s Note:  Below you will find a very personal but informative guest blog from Sarah Carrasco on the issue of wandering in our children with autism.  Please read the very practical, helpful and important steps you can take to protect your family if you care for … Continue reading

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URGENT CALL TO ACTION: HOUSE SUBCOMMITEE CONSIDERS CAA TODAY AT 2:00

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THINKERS! URGENT REQUEST FROM THE AUTISM POLICY REFORM COALITION The House subcommittee on Health will be considering the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act today at 2:00 PM. The bill was submitted just a couple of weeks ago.  It is clear that … Continue reading

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If Recovery is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be Right

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A few years ago, one of my close friends was on a ski trip and fell on the slopes, landing in such an odd way that she was unable to support her weight on one leg. This accident caused her … Continue reading

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Why My Kid’s Food Allergies Are Ruining Your Party

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Hi, my name’s Zorro, and I’m an allergy mom. My fellow allergy moms and I are feeling a little, oh . . . let’s say . . . riled up. That’s putting it mildly. There’s been a piece on HuffPo … Continue reading

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Autism Policy Reform Coalition: Be a Part of the Solution

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AUTISM: The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say that 1 in 68 12-year-olds is on the autism spectrum. Given that those numbers represent a 30% increase from just two years ago, with no changes in diagnostic … Continue reading

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