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Girl With Autism Performs A Breathtaking Rendition Of ‘Hallelujah’

Kaylee Rodgers, a 10-year-old girl with autism has gone viral with her rendition of ‘Hallelujah.’ Kaylee attends Killard House School in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland and sang a solo of the popular tune as part of her school’s choir concert. I recently reached out to Nichola who also deserves credit for posting this video online for […]

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This Expert on Adult Autism Has Made a Huge Impact on Our Community

This guest Q&A is with Linda J. Walder who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, the nation’s first autism organization to focus exclusively on adult autism since 2002. Linda is passionate about enhancing opportunities for the diverse population of autistic adults to fulfill their dreams and potential.  She has

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Award-Winning Filmmaker Discusses New Film on Autism & Swimming

This guest Q&A is with Lara Stolman who is the filmmaker behind the new award-winning feature documentary Swim Team currently making its rounds on the film festival circuit. Swim Team chronicles the rise of a New Jersey based competitive swim team of teenagers on the autism spectrum. Hi Lara! Tell us a little bit about how you

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Amazing Educator is Making an Impact on Students with Autism Across The Lifespan

This guest Q&A is with Dr. Kate Cerino-Britton who is the Principal of the education program at the Alpine Learning Group in Paramus, NJ. Kate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified teacher of the handicapped, and has worked with individuals with autism since 1997. She holds master’s degrees in Educational Administration and

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Why I Play An Autism-Friendly Santa And Penguin During The Holidays

The holiday season is one of my favorite teams of the year. When I was growing up on the autism spectrum music became a form of therapy for me. This started with Broadway tunes but then also with an absolute love of Christmas music. ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ and so many more classics made me

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Anna Kendrick’s Response When I Told Her I Was on the Autism Spectrum

Over the years as a motivational speaker and disability advocate, I’ve been able to meet some truly amazing celebrities. Two of my favorite experiences have been chatting with Luke Bryan and talking fashion with Tommy Hilfiger. The celebrity I met who truly blew me away, though, was none other than the multitalented Anna Kendrick. I’ve

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One Message I Want Every Family in Our Autism Community to Remember

When I was doing one of my first internships at Autism Speaks in 2010, I answered over 1,000 emails from parents/caregivers on how to help one of their loved ones on the autism spectrum. During that time, I gave advice on early intervention, therapies, schools, transitional programs, IEP meetings, social skills, visual schedules and much

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