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Topics of Interest / Videos / Celebrating Autism
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There’s been a tidal wave of research pouring in from the likes of Harvard and Johns Hopkins Medicine revealing the quickest and most effective way to ease the symptoms of Autism may be through, what they’re calling, “the 2nd brain”… aka the “Gut.”
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Resources from Autism Speaks.
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Understanding and dealing with loss can be very difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). People who have autism tend to be very routine-oriented, and benefit from advance preparation for any changes that may happen to disrupt their normal routines.
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A blog to answer questions, share some good information, and possibly help others along the way.
Videos
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Spectrum: A Story of the Mind is a documentary exploring the human mind that premiered at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The film is a 23-minute live action and animated documentary about autism and sensory perception.
We Celebrate:
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A group of middle school students befriend a 5 year old boy on his birthday.
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Dance group whose members are all on the Autism Spectrum.
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Red Robin lover who stars in his own mini-commercial.
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A basketball player with autism who plays on the Kent State University basketball team.
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America's Got Talent Grand Finale Performance
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‘Did you say ‘Mama?” 5-year-old with nonverbal autism says first word, surprising parents.
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"What it feels like to be autistic" in her own words.
