Autism Awareness Month

Autism and the Hypothetical Child

Todd Drezner | Posted 04.25.2012

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Todd Drezner

Given how many autistic people there are in the world, it's odd how much of the conversation about autism revolves around children who don't exist.

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Super Soul Sunday: 'Autism: The Musical'

Tricia Regan | Posted 04.14.2012

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Tricia Regan

Autism: The Musical isn't even really about autism -- at its core. At its core it is principally about love, and how love empowers all of us to become more than we are.

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Military Parents With Special Needs Children: Who Sacrifices More?

Anne Woods | Posted 04.13.2012

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Anne Woods

"This is the best place for you to live. There is an amazing center here that works with autistic kids." Encouraging words. No one could have known t...

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The Autism Breakdown

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 04.09.2012

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Some questions and answers about autism. Q: What causes autism?...

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Parents Worry About New Autism Definition

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 04.05.2012

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CHICAGO -- One child doesn't talk, rocks rhythmically back and forth and stares at clothes spinning in the dryer. Another has no trouble talking but i...

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In My Daughter's Eyes, A Story of Autism

Ann Piccirillo | Posted 04.05.2012

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Ann Piccirillo

My daughter is autistic and like any emotion, for her love is a learned task. There is a great deal of heartbreak in this; imagine having to teach your own child how to love you.

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving -- April Is Autism Awareness Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 04.03.2012

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Lisa M. Dietlin

Most of us have heard the old saying that April showers bring May flowers... but April is also the month designated as Autism Awareness Month.

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Illegal Pete's To 'Smother Autism' All Month

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 04.03.2012

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April is Autism Awareness Month and Illegal Pete's is getting involved. The Colorado burrito restaurant has announced a new campaign called "Smother A...

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Life With Autism: Finding Challenging Work

John Elder Robison | Posted 04.02.2012

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John Elder Robison

How does an autistic person establish himself or herself in a satisfying career? That's the challenge we all face, and the degree to which we succeed varies quite widely.

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Autism 'Awareness'

Ariane Zurcher | Posted 05.26.2012

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Ariane Zurcher

I am profoundly grateful to each and every one of the autists who are speaking out and expressing their opinions on their blogs and through other forms of media. If we want autism awareness, these are the voices that need to be heard. It is up to us to listen.

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PHOTOS: Walkathon Raises $1.4 Million For Autism Speaks

The Huffington Post | Anna Almendrala | Posted 06.25.2011

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More than 25,000 Angelenos gathered at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena on Saturday to participate in the annual Walk Now For Autism Speaks event. Th...

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When Should You Tell A Child They Have Asperger's?

John Robison | Posted 11.17.2011

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John Robison

What should a parent say to a young child with Asperger's? How can they guide their child through the difficult early years in a way that most helps them grow into a happy, productive adult?

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April Is Autism Awareness Month

Posted 06.01.2011

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Today marks the start of National Autism Awareness Month -- a month the Autism Society says draws attention to the increasing need for "concern and aw...

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Learning To Embrace Autism

Todd Drezner | Posted 11.17.2011

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Todd Drezner

My conclusions may surprise you, especially if you've grown used to hearing autism described as a soul-stealing prison that plunges families into unending misery.

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Autism: Time for Civility

Liane Kupferberg Carter | Posted 11.17.2011

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Liane Kupferberg Carter

On April 2, we will celebrate the third annual World Autism Awareness Day. But there is a war raging within the autism community. Parents are still ...

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Jenny McCarthy's Autism Crusade: Healing, Hope... And Controversy

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with autism. In a study of select populations around the United States, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) f...

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