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About.com Seeks Oppinions On Neurodiversity

May 19, 2009

About.com is seeking your opinion on the Neurodiversity Movement.  With the recent coverage of Ari Ne’eman and the Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)in Newsweek Magazine much opposition has risen.  About.com editor Lisa Jo Rudy explains, “my opinion, is that there is no such thing as “autism.” Instead, there are multiple “autisms,” each quite distinct. And [...]

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Autism Friendly Movie Theater

May 15, 2009

73 movie theaters around the nation are showing Night At The Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian in a “sensory friendly manner”, which is great for Autistic People.

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Homemade Felt Texture Stuff

April 14, 2009

As many people are aware Autism and some textures just don’t work out.  Well I have a friend who creates home made felt hats, pillowcases, bags and plenty of other things.   Yes – I’m guilty of plugging a friends bossiness, but seriously I love the texture of felt and its so comforting to me.

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The Church Sound Monkey

February 26, 2009

As many of you know church’s can be overwhelming to people, even more so those with Autism.  A few years ago I was really active at volunteering in the sound booth at church, until I had a melt down due to get overwhelmed…. earlier this week I returned.

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Easter Chocolate Hurts Autistics

February 25, 2009

In a marketing campaign Lindt Chocolates has decided it would be a great idea to profit off of harm done to Autistic Children.

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Aspergers and Economic Recession

February 23, 2009

The current Recession is taking a large bite out of the services many special needs individuals receive, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  I’m starting to see those large cutbacks and consolidation in services I receive.

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Autistic Next Top Model Goes Into Gaming

February 5, 2009

Many of you may remember Heather Kuzmich a finalist on the TV Show “America’s Next Top Model” who also has Aspergers Syndrome.  She has just went on to further her education – by enrolling in a video game design school.

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Whitehouse.gov Highlights Autism

January 21, 2009

As is traditional on noon on the inaugiration day for a new President of the United States the website whitehouse.gov is changed to reflect the change of the occupant of the office of The President of The United States – and the change is a good one for those on the autism spectrum.

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