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Celebrating 10 Years

Hopeless. Frustrated. Sad. Inadequate. These were some of my feelings when my son Hayden was diagnosed with autism over ten […]

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Back To School!

It’s that time of year again. Back to school! The start of a new school year can bring a lot […]

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How Far We’ve Come

Wow how far we have come in 10 years. Back then I worried if Hayden would speak. Now there are […]

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Planes, Trains, and Autism: Making Travel Easy For You and Your Child

Traveling with someone with autism may seem daunting, however with the proper preparation, anything is possible. As with any trip, […]

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Promoting Successful Transitions

TRANSITION. To parents who have children on the Autism spectrum, this word can bring about an abundance of feelings. From […]

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To my daughter for autism awareness month

Dear Serena-pie, You were 16 months old the first time you met your brother, Hayden. In a pink frilly dress […]

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BCBA: Why does it matter?

BCBA. It always surprises me that there are so many varied emotions associated with these 4 letters. For those of […]

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Why is reading comprehension critical?

What does it mean to read? In a teacher’s world of education and autism I will often hear people say, […]

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Oh, the Weather Outside Is Frightful…What To Do On Unexpected Snow Days!

Ahhhh, the unexpected snow day. While some see this as an unannounced blessing, a chance to stay at home in […]

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Surviving the Holiday Season

Hi Families! I’ll admit it. I didn’t always love December or the holidays. Growing up in a big, Italian, Catholic […]

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