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Has this question ever come up for you in the past? I know many families who have contacted me to discuss this looking for advice. Did you know over 500,000 children with autism in the U.S. will reach adulthood within the next decade? In order to address the importance of this transition in our community […]
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One of the first role models I had in my life was Magic Johnson. As early as three I can remember watching him play with the Lakers and being completely transfixed by his play-making ability. People like Magic fascinated me and developed my interest in basketball. Today I can say basketball has helped me progress
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The day my parents were told I had autism was one of the scariest days of their lives. NOT because I wasn’t capable of doing amazing things in this world, but because of the uncertainty that an autism diagnosis brings to families. My journey with autism started when I was 2.5. I was nonverbal. There
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Need something new to read in time for Autism Awareness Month? Dr. Temple Grandin teamed up with psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore to write “The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults.” The book in addition to being a self-help guide to help prepare those with autism
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LEGO are becoming more inclusive of the disability community with their announcement of their first-ever figure that has a disability. The new set that they will be releasing will feature a young man who uses a wheelchair. Rebecca Atkinson, co-founder of ToyLikeMe, shared with The Mighty, “I’m hopeful this is the beginning of real core
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SundanceTV will be bringing autism to the national spotlight with a six-episode series called “The A-Word.” Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV told Disability Scoop, “The ‘A-Word’ is exactly the kind of intimate, unique and emotionally impactful story we want to showcase on SundanceTV. It’s hopeful, honest and ultimately
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Dear Leonardo DiCaprio, When anyone goes after something in his or her lives, a word that often comes up in the conversation is the need for ‘commitment.’ Growing up with a passion for film, watching your commitment as an actor, to take on different characters and to shine in them, has had an incredible impact in my
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For so long growing up I could NEVER get my haircut in a barbershop. Crowded places like that would make me feel uneasy, the sound of scissors would make me cringe and when hair would fall after being cut I’d shiver like thousands of little pins were stabbing me in the back of my neck.
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This post is by Mandy Farmer, a blogger/author/advocate who writes for the blog From Motherhood. She and her husband have three kids under seven years old. Their middle son is on the autism spectrum. She writes about autism, motherhood and military family life. You can also find Mandy on Facebook here. Would you like to
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This guest post is by Dr. Lamar Hardwick who is a husband, father of three, and a pastor. After years of struggling with social anxiety, sensory processing, and other related issues, Lamar was diagnosed with autism in 2014 at age 36. Today he uses his platform as a community leader to be an autism advocate helping
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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.
