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Guest blogger Debra Hosseini, author of The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions, on how painting changed her autistic son's life. “I don’t think Kevin belongs here,” Ellen, the preschool director, gently says. “He doesn’t play well with other kids. He knocks over their toys and doesn’t engage.” I blink hard; tears well... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Guest blogger Elaine Hall, creator of the Miracle Project, on raising her autistic son. Spring is finally here, and with the coming of warmer temperatures and longer days, the humble egg, once again, is promoted from morning-mundane to sacred icon. Whether being roasted and prominently displayed in Jewish homes on the Passover Seder plate, or hidden and searched for in... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Parenting Teens & Tweens

And today is World Autism Awareness Day. If your child or someone you know is on the spectrum, check out these resources: AutismSpeaks.org Funds research, increases awareness and advocates for people with autism and their families. AutismSafety.org Addresses bullying, mistreatment and... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Guest blogger Glen Finland, author of Next Stop: A Memoir of Family, about preparing her autistic son for independence, shares part of her story here. Skip the dolphin therapy. Hold the herbal supplements. We have found the cure. After all the expensive evaluations, therapies, and independent living programs for... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Guest blogger Joanne Corless was featured as our Local Hero from the story "A New Lesson Plan: One Mom's Fight for Autism Education" in our April issue. Here, she shares her... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Teens & Tweens, School