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April is Autism Awareness Month

Monday, April 2nd, 2012
by familycircle

world autism awareness day 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

Letting Go: How I Taught My Autistic Son to Be Independent

Thursday, March 1st, 2012
by familycircle

next stop 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

“How I Fought for My Autistic Son”

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
by familycircle

cc2010005 - Joanne Corless & A.J. Corless, for Family Circle 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