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Life on the Spectrum
As parents we learned to celebrate the little achievements that others might overlook. We actively engage our daughters in programs and community events that are tailored for all abilities.
Read Alivia, 13, and Sophia, 7's Story
Autism makes me unique because I have an amazing memory of people’s names and details of past events that I’ve attended. People are often surprised at how well I remember names and dates of both past events and upcoming plans.
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Because of my autism, my life has been very meaningful. It’s helped me be more creative as a writer, pet photographer and artist.
Read Helen P.'s Story
He still struggles with expressing himself with words, but Azeem’s big personality will never cease to shine.
Read Azeem K.'s Story
If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.
- Dr. Stephen Shore