Do-Good Bracelets for a Cause

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Do-Good bracelets are made by The Skating Zebra Etsy Shop. With some themed fabric, ribbon and a charm closure you can proclaim your advocacy for autism.

Each bracelet can be made to your specifications; you can choose from available colors and fonts for the name embroidery, as well as the color of . . . → Read More: Do-Good Bracelets for a Cause

Hanes launches comfort-sharing Facebook App for Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hanes has a new Virtual Comfort application on Facebook that allows people to share comfort with those who need it most. Fans of Hanes on Facebook can personalize and send free virtual Comfort Packages to friends and family via an app on the Hanes Facebook page. For each package sent, Hanes will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to . . . → Read More: Hanes launches comfort-sharing Facebook App for Breast Cancer Awareness

If Combating Autism Act Stays, Careers in Autistic Care Will Too

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Congress is currently considering whether or not to renew the Combating Autism Act of 2006 which allocated hundreds of millions of dollars toward institutions and programs that researched the autism spectrum and assisted those living with the condition. Singer Chaka Khan is actually lobbying the federal government over the issue at this very moment. In . . . → Read More: If Combating Autism Act Stays, Careers in Autistic Care Will Too

Will Banning Milk In School Help Childhood Obesity?

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Have you heard about the latest debate going on about flavored milk in the schools? Louisville, Colorado has banned flavored milk. The are districts in California that are considering a ban or have one in place. The problem is, by eliminating strawberry and chocolate milk from the menu, students are drinking less milk. Cabell County, . . . → Read More: Will Banning Milk In School Help Childhood Obesity?

When Your NT Child Lacks Social Skills

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For most parents of an autistic child and an NT child, it’s the autistic child that the focus of social skills is placed. For some parents, like me, it’s both. My NT daughter has a lot of difficulties with socialization. She is very sensitive, and introverted. She takes the slightest hint of a negative comment, . . . → Read More: When Your NT Child Lacks Social Skills

Breaking The Blame Addiction

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Written By: Mark Osteen

When you’re the parent of a child with severe autism and read those autism recovery stories, you feel that if you were truly a good parent, you’d have “beaten” autism too. But what if you don’t beat it?

You can look for magical explanations. No matter how rational you think . . . → Read More: Breaking The Blame Addiction

Tips For Parenting A Special Needs Child

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* If a parent has concerns or questions about their young developing child first consult your trusted pediatrician. Many pediatricians have not had sufficient training in knowing the signs of early autism spectrum disorders. If your pediatrician is very experienced, he or she will have a keen sense of atypical development and offer you a . . . → Read More: Tips For Parenting A Special Needs Child

Standing Up For Your Child With Autism

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THE EVERYDAY ADVOCATE: STANDING UP FOR YOUR CHILD WITH AUTISM is a comprehensive guide for parents and professionals and is relevant for children with any type of special needs. The book provides resources, sample letters, checklists and inspiring stories of parents who have become effective advocates. The book gives parents a step by step guide . . . → Read More: Standing Up For Your Child With Autism

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