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Autism Lives Daily in Our House

04/30/10
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For Brian and me, the autistic behaviors of Jack, our now six year old son, first appeared at age 10 months. Nearly one year later, we finally received the diagnosis that I had feared: Jack was autistic. A mom of a child with autism shares her experiences and gives us 10 tips from a military […]

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HBO’s ‘Temple Grandin’ Offers Inside Look At Autism

02/05/10
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Disability Scoop: HBO’s ‘Temple Grandin’ Offers Inside Look At Autism When Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism at age three, a doctor recommended she be placed in an institution. Instead, Grandin grew up to be a world-renowned expert on the handling of livestock and arguably the most famous person with autism in the world. (HBO/Van […]

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