Tag Archives: Autism

Give a Pat on the Back to Parents of Kids who are Autistic!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by royfmc

Originally posted on Raising 5 Kids With Disabilities and Remaining Sane Blog:
Parents of children with autism will never tell you that raising their child is easy…it’s not! I joke around, look for the silver lining, take things in stride, and…

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Representations of Autism in Contemporary Literature (Part One)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by royfmc

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out of the shadows

Posted on January 14, 2014 by royfmc

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How the Disney disability card works: 9 tips for parents of kids with special needs

Posted on January 8, 2014 by royfmc

How the Disney disability card works: 9 tips for parents of kids with special needs.

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Autism and Landscape

Posted on January 6, 2014 by royfmc

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Watch “Thinking in Pictures – Temple Grandin” on YouTube

Posted on December 28, 2013 by royfmc

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Autistic Adult Denied Placement on a Heart Transplant List

Posted on May 2, 2012 by royfmc

This situation raises some interesting discrmination and ethical issues. Karen Berkheiser Corby My 23-year-old son has LVNC and needs a heart transplant. He was denied placement on the list because he is also autistic. If you find this discrimination unacceptable, … Continue reading →

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Harmon protects families of people with autism from potentially devastating cost increase

Posted on April 30, 2012 by royfmc

The American Psychiatric Association is considering changing the definition of autism spectrum disorder. For most people, this change will probably go all but unnoticed, but for the families of people diagnosed with autism, it’s a source of major concern. They … Continue reading →

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Death of autistic boy shines light on national problem

Posted on April 20, 2012 by royfmc

From the Independent by Sarah Cassidy A coroner warned yesterday that the “gross failure” of mental health services to help an autistic boy, who was bullied and committed suicide, could be a national problem affecting others with similar behavioural needs. … Continue reading →

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The Autism Crisis

Posted on March 30, 2012 by royfmc

Autism Society of Illinois shared a link. The Autism Crisis – April, 2012 How Many Children’s Lives Will Be Stolen Before America Acts? The Centers for Disease Control just released the latest autism numbers from their ADDM network for … Continue reading →

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