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

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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Rain Man:  Then and Now

The movie Rain Man hit movie theatres on December 16, 1988; almost 30 years ago.  Our son Jimmy was 12 at the time.  Who would have guessed a movie about an autistic savant would become a box office hit, grossing … Continue reading

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