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McAlister's Deli gave me a chance and a new outlook on life

"When I was diagnosed with autism, I was told that I was intellectually impaired, would never be able to be included with neurotypical kids..."

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Getting my son on the spectrum into his new routine wasn't easy

When my son Ross turned 21 (the year of reckoning for those who live in the special-needs world), my emotions were running high.

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Autism & Cold Weather Dangers: Teen Needs Help Transitioning to Winter

Does your child resist wearing a coat and loves to run outside in snowy weather? Advice on ways to help with this from a behavioral therapist in the Autism Speaks ATN

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Changing the world one rock at a time

Sharing #wordrocks is my way not to feel alone and also my way to let people know that they are not alone.

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Can brain scans help personalize autism therapies and supports?

This Autism Speaks research fellow has developed a test that helps predict who will respond best to certain behavioral therapies and coaching programs

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A poem I wrote after my parents told me I'm on the autism spectrum

I have autism, I’m not broken, I’m not dumb

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Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey

Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son.

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Adult son with autism argues alone at night: Should we be concerned?

Parents seek perspective: Is this just his way of coping or a sign he needs help? Advice and perspective from an expert in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network

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