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Stimming, Basketball, and Acceptance

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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Autism and Jimmy’s Loud Hands

Difficulty making eye contact Difficulty dealing with changes in routine Hand-flapping and other repetitive behaviors Meltdowns or tantrums According to findings from one recent study, these autistic symptoms and behaviors are primarily responsible for the social exclusion experienced by individuals … Continue reading

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