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Nine Ways I Helped Foster Friendships for My Son with Autism

In this post, autism mom Lisa Smith shares how she helped foster friendships for her son with autism, such as inclusion, social skills,... More...

Family Services, friendship, Inclusion, Lisa Smith, School Age, Transition Age

Two Successful Kickoffs for Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks

The 10th Anniversary of the Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks is going to be so big we had to have two kickoffs! Last week we launched... More...

Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks, tampa kickoff, walk now, Walk Now For Autism Speaks

Your Dollars @ Work: Helping Campers One Grant at a Time

Since 2010, the Autism Speaks Baker Summer Camp Program has allowed more than 2,000 campers to attend camp by providing funding to camps to... More...

Baker Summer Camp Grant Program, Camps, Family Services, grants, Scholarships, Your Dollars @ Work

Help a 5-Year-Old Girl with Autism Receive Cards for Valentine's Day

February 12, 2015

A Utah community is hoping to give a 5-year-old girl a Valentine’s Day to remember. In addition to autism, Abigail Faul has hypoplastic... More...

School Age, Transition Age, Utah, Valentine's Day, young children

Three Things My Son Has Taught Me About Love

Lauren Casper, a mom blogger shares what her son Mareto who is on the autism spectrum has taught her about love...

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Awareness, Family Services, Lauren Casper, School Age, Valentine's Day, Young Children

The Moment I Decided to Take Action for My Child with Autism

Melissa who walks for Southern New Jersey's Walk Now for Autism Speaks shares how Autism Speaks has impacted the life of her 11-year-old on... More...

10 Years, Adults with autism, Awareness, Family Services, School Age, Southern New Jersey, Walk Now for Autism Speaks, Young Children

The Phone Call That Helped Me When My Son Was Diagnosed with Autism