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Perspective, Positivity, and the Pandemic:  What College Students Can Learn From Jimmy

Thought I’d share a letter I wrote about my son Jimmy.  It will be shared with athletes attending a university in central New York.  My hope is that it will provide some perspective and positivity in the midst of the … 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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My Vacation with Jimbo

Recently, I returned from a vacation in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  What made this vacation different was that I went with my son Jimmy, who happens to have a disability known as autism.  Each year, Jimmy decides where he would … Continue reading

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