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The tricky landscape of navigating the holidays

Navigating the holidays can be a tricky landscape– there are usually too many chiefs and not enough Indians. Can you relate? I have found with the right support and mindset in place, creating new traditions and fun memories can help … Continue reading

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LOL! Birthdays not preferred on holidays?

20 Percent: The diminished likelihood that you were born on Christmas, compared with an average day. Perhaps largely because many cesarean births can be scheduled in advance, doctors and patients seem to avoid certain days — and choose certain others. … Continue reading

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Rubella, the MMR Vaccination, and Autism

Rubella, the MMR Vaccination, and Autism In this particular blog I will continue expanding on my line of thinking regarding what I consider to be the basic abnormality in the brains of individuals with autism spectrum […] via Cortical Chauvinism … Continue reading

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Light Up a Sensory Diet!

Seven Ways to Light Up a Sensory Diet with Glow Sticks With Sensory Savvy Lenses: a tool for activities which encourage: auditory input fine motor skills motor planning proprioceptive input tactile input visual input Learn more ways to enhance sensory … Continue reading

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Finding Evidence Based Programs for Reading and Math

“Enjoying the Hi=5s of Autism’ is a holidays and audio blog regarding Autism related Developmental Disabilities.  We tend to post about ways to enjoy festivals, family outings, and celebrations. Today, we will depart from the fun stuff to discuss a … Continue reading

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Gadgets work under your skin — but are you ready?

Gadgets work under your skin — but are you ready?.

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Bill Moyers Essay: Are Immunization Exemptions Fair to All? | Moyers & Company | BillMoyers.com

Bill Moyers Essay: Are Immunization Exemptions Fair to All? | Moyers & Company | BillMoyers.com.

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The Concert | A Capitol Fourth

A view of the illuminated Washington, D.C. skyline, as  boats gather on the Potomac River from a camera stationed in Northern VA.  Fireworks light up the sky as seen from the east side of  the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading

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Camp Independence: Autism Support – ProjectIndependence.org

Autism Support – ProjectIndependence.org.

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aha! –an Autism awareness moment

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aha moment – A moment of clarity, the aha moment is a defining moment where you gain real wisdom – wisdom you can use to change your life.
Read about how this father acknowledged his ‘aha moment’ which led to Autism awareness! http://wp.me/p1b3aT-S Continue reading

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