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To disclose or not to disclose my autism to an employer has been one of the more challenging questions I’ve faced during my adult years. For many on the spectrum, it can be a daunting task due to society’s general lack of acceptance of disabilities and differences. The question of disclosure first came up for […]
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Such a sweet moment. Love What Matters, a viral website that shares stories that remind us to #LoveWhatMatters recently posted this cute photo of an autism service dog in training with it’s owner on a recent trip to Disneyland. The post which originated on reddit was picked up by Love What Matters Facebook page and
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Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is doing something awesome to help children with autism. According to Knoxville’s WBIR after realizing the increase in autism families coming to visit the park that they would start one of the first autism calming rooms. These rooms are filled with several sensory items that can
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This guest Q&A is with Carrie Cariello, the author of What Color Is Monday, How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and Someone I’m With Has Autism. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and their five children. Her son Jack is on the autism spectrum. She is a regular contributor
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Does your child absolutely love Disney? Between the parks, films, books, merchandise, you name it, and Disney has become a cultural phenomenon in our society. What many don’t know though is that it’s also had a positive correlation in our special needs community through it’s films. If you go to Disney’s philanthropy page you will
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Military autism families often have a difficulty receiving services for their children. A Penn Sate University study conducted that there are over 23,000 military families in the United States who raise an individual on the autism spectrum. With that the Army is starting a brand new autism center called the Madigan Army Medical Center in
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I’ve been holding back many feelings since the shooting massacre that occurred killing 50 people and leaving countless injured on Sunday, June 12th in Orlando, Fla. Feelings of disgust, sadness, hurt, and worry about my loved ones. As my social media feed blew up with statuses alerting me of what had happened it made me
Why Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Sonnet Inspired Me as Someone on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
Arts for Autism: A Concert to Benefit Autism Speaks took place at the historic Gershwin Theatre where Broadway performers and student performers alike came together to raise awareness and funds for autism. As a staffer of Autism Speaks and someone who has been positively impacted by theatre growing up on the autism spectrum I was
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Surfside Beach in South Carolina is now officially an autism-friendly travel destination for our community to enjoy! Their town council recently gave the beach a proclamation for their efforts. As reported by WBTW News, this initative was started to help those with autism and other special needs who love the beach to have easier times
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Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida is helping make a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum. In a new pilot program they are looking to help reduce the stress that faces many children who go to the emergency room. Reported by Bay News 9, officials from the Children’s Hospital said about
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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.
