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Awareness, Acceptance… Something’s Missing When It Comes to Autism

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Dr. Bucher

In recent months, there’s been a push by the autism community to replace the word “awareness” with “acceptance;” to move on from simply promoting awareness to bringing about acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the spectrum.  What’s the big deal … Continue reading →

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Stimming, Basketball, and Acceptance

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Dr. Bucher

This past week, I finished coaching my Upward Basketball team for the second year, with my 42 year-old son Jimmy as manager.  Our church-affiliated team, the Blazers, was made up of seven first- and second-grade boys.  While Jimmy cannot attend … Continue reading →

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The R-Word: Intent v. Impact

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

The R-word has been getting a lot of attention lately.  Jane Lynch, of Glee fame, and other celebrities have made concerted efforts to educate the public regarding the r-word and other social slurs.  Health professionals and the federal government have … Continue reading →

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