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A Letter to Nike on Their First Shoes for People with Disabilities

Dear Nike, A while back I read a blog on the inspirational website The Mighty about you coming out with a shoe for people with disabilities. As someone who has struggled with motor difficulties due to autism, I was very intrigued to hear about your new offer for our community. As a basketball enthusiast who […]

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Why Everyone in Our Autism Community is Talking About “Inside Out”

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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The Letter I Would Have Written to My Parents When I Had My First Meltdown

Dear Mom and Dad, I know this came out of nowhere. We’ve had so many kids in our family who have gone through similar situations growing up but nothing quite like this. My sensory overload is going to be something we will need to constantly work on 24/7. My five senses are heightened because I’m

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Why I Wanted to Become a Role Model for People with Special Needs

Ever since I met Michael Reuter, The Dean of Leadership Studies at Seton Hall University where I went to college, I’ve always believed in the power of helping others through servant leadership. This is something I talked about recently with 280 high school sophomores at Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation of New Jersey’s (NJ HOBY)

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