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World Autism Awareness Day

Today is World Autism Awareness Day...The day we try to be sure that everyone knows that we are facing a global epidemic. Today is when we try to make people understand.

Alarming News

People have known for a while that data suggesting 1 in 110 children is affected by autism was no longer accurate. But now that the CDC has released the new numbers, I'm actually scared.

Family

Gearing Up

Autism Awareness Month is almost here. I plan to take advantage of every day. What about you?

Three Years

When parents learn that their child(ren) are autistic, it feels like their future is set and that they can never life a "normal" life. But that's not necessarily the case!

Take the Pledge

Words hurt. Let's try to eliminate one of those hurtful words from the English Language.

Family

Time to Think Things Through

All my life, I've heard the phrase "There are two sides to every story." When making decisions for someone else, this is very important to remember.

Pros and Cons

I am grateful to live in Montgomery County. You won't find many places who offer as many services to children with autism.

Family

Doctor's Visits -- They Can Be Scary (in Germantown Patch)

There are many things that seem easy. Kids go to doctors all the time. But when the child is autistic, sometimes those visits require more work than you may realize.

Family

Every Time..... (in Germantown Patch)

Leaving your house can be a scary thing.....especially for an Autism Mom. How can we make it easier?

Family

Stop the World!!!!! I Want To Get Off!!!!!!!!! (in Germantown Patch)

Life would be so much easier if we didn't have to make any decisions. But then, what kind of life would we lead?

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