Autism, Music And A Mother’s Dreams
Brenda Kosky Deskin, the founder and editor of AutismBeacon.com, shares how music brought her closer to her teenage son.
From: Today's Parent
Published: April 2, 2013
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14 Tips To Help Your Child With Special Needs Be Independent
Some small suggestions that can make a big difference in helping an individual with Autism or other special needs gain independence.
From: Friendship Circle Blog
Published: December 17, 2012
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A Place To Call Home: Program Helps Adults With Developmental Disabilities To Flourish
An innovative residential model facilitates adults with developmental disabilities moving in with single adults or families in their communities.
From: The Record
Published: November 26, 2012
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Michael Gave Me A Treat This Halloween!
Never say never!
Province Provides Housing For Autistic Teen
Miles Kirsh will not be homeless next week. The provincial ombudsman’s office has assured Donna Kirsh that Ontario’s social services ministry is working to find a way to keep her 19-year-old autistic son in respite care until funding for permanent group home care is available.
From: The Hamilton Spectator
Published: September 27, 2012
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What’s The Big Deal About Video Games?
World-famous Autism Advocate and scientist, Temple Grandin, points out some of the pros and cons of video games in terms of how they can impact someone both socially and psychologically.
From: Autism Aspergers Digest
Published: August 26, 2012
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Autism At The Racetrack
Watching the horse races can be a fun night out for the entire family and a fantastic learning opportunity for kids on the Autism Spectrum.
Handling Haircuts… Autism And The Barber Shop
Leah Kelley, author of Thirty Days of Autism, shares a few tricks she has learned – well more like… figured out along the way.
From: 30 Days Of Autism
Published: August 15, 2012
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A Click Connects For An Autistic Son
The touching story of how a young man with Autism finds his voice with Facebook.
From: New York Post
Published: August 13, 2012
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Autism On The Seas “I Need a Special Vacation” Essay Contest Opens
Autism on the Seas (AotS), a niche travel company catering to vacationing families with special needs, and Skyeward Bound Ranch (SBR), a non-profit charity dedicated to providing social and recreational interaction for specially challenged youth, jointly announced today the tri-state kickoff of the “I Need a Special Vacation” Essay Contest in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. The essay winner, as well as the winner’s non-profit autism support group of choice each receive a special needs cruise or land resort vacation with AotS.
From: PRWeb.com
Published: August 1, 2012
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