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Kaley Cuoco is probably best well known for her lead role as Penny on CBS’s hit show The Big Bang Theory. This week though she’s receiving praise in the autism community as she competed in the Longines Masters of Los Angeles where she won $35,000 for Autism Speaks! We thank Kaley for her efforts! Each […]
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Until I was 2.5 I was completely non-verbal. When my parents were looking towards the future it was very uncertain. The numbers when I was diagnosed (in the early 90’s) for autism were 1 in every 1000 being diagnosed. Today, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. My early struggles with autism included sensory integration
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On behalf of Autism Speaks I was given the wonderful opportunity to speak at the kickoff for the Greater Morris Area Walk Now for Autism Speaks kickoff at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, New Jersey! During my talk I discussed growing up with autism and how I got involved with the walks. I
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Natalie Breen, 22, is an autism advocate who graduated from Suffolk University and currently works at HubSpot in Cambridge. Natalie recently launched her own website to document her experience with autism and as a place to aggregate career resources for young adults on the spectrum. In her spare time, Natalie can be found at the
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Lauren Casper is the founder of the popular blog, laurencasper.com, where she shares her thoughts on life, parenting, and faith. She contributes regularly to the Autism Speaks website and The Mighty website, and has had numerous articles syndicated by The Huffington Post, The Today Show, and several other publications. Lauren takes great joy in her family: husband John, son Mareto, and daughter Arsema. We recently talked to Lauren
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As the numbers of autism increase, there are many celebrity names coming out to share their experiences about having a child with autism. Here are some of the biggest names and some highlights of what they are doing today in the community… Holly Robinson Peete Shifting Focus: 8 Facts About Autism the Media Is Not
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When I speak around the country about growing up with autism to different organizations, schools, businesses, etc. it’s always often a surprise to people to hear that I’m on the autism spectrum. When I was a kid I was considered on the severe end of the spectrum from being non-verbal till I was 2.5 to having
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During my time as a disability advocate and professional speaker on the autism spectrum I’ve come up with several quotes including “Autism can’t define me. I define autism.” & “Autism doesn’t come with an instruction guide. It comes with a family who will never give up.” With that, I’ve always been inspired by some of
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There may not be a bigger celebrity in the music game today than pop-sensation Katy Perry. Many may not know this but Katy has had both a direct and indirect impact in our autism community in the past several years… I will never forget last night. It was the most important moment thus far of
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One of the best-reviewed movies this year has started a pivotal conversation in our community about autism and emotions. What many critics are saying will be a lock to win the Oscar for best animated feature in February, “Inside Out” is a film that follows the life of Riley, an 11-year-old girl going through some
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70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
