My Son, My Teacher. A Father’s Story About Autism
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Mommy of a Healthy and Happy Autistic Boy
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My Sons Have Autism: A Mother’s Instinct
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The Many Emotions of Discovering Autism
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When Everything is More Difficult: Autism in Girls
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The Autism Acceptance Process
When my son Donovan was diagnosed with autism, my entire world fell apart. At that moment, I felt we wereRead More…
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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
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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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