Tips for Maintaining a Friendship with Someone on the Spectrum
There’s a misconception that individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) don’t like to make friends. The truth is that mostRead More…
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Self-Advocacy: Surviving the First Semester of College without an IEP
My interest in playing music began when I was given a guitar class in 9th grade. Throughout my time atRead More…
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Autism Triumph: Surviving High School with the help of My Charter School Education, I’m Now Headed to College
Since I can remember, I have been extremely anxious about change. I worried about change. Sometimes that change would leadRead More…
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Are You Seeing Red Flags for Autism? Learn Tips from La Comadre Lisette
I often get asked from friends, other parents, or concerned family members. What is autism? I have concerns with theRead More…
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Halloween Can Be Stressful, But Planning Ahead Helps
Halloween can be an overwhelming holiday for some families. Here are some Comadre tips for a successful Halloween Evening. StartRead More…
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Amazing Things are Happening at my Son’s Charter School: A Teacher takes the Time to Encourage and Support a Student
If you would have told me two years ago my son would be playing an instrument, I would have saidRead More…
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First-Ever Re-Imagine Autism Awards
On April 30, 2016 in Culver City, California, we were honored and extremely proud to support my son, Enrique Duarte,Read More…
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My Harrowing Journey Through the Special Education System in Los Angeles
I never imagined that both my children would be diagnosed with autism. When my son began experiencing challenges in preschool,Read More…
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