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An Autistic Teen tries Fantasy Baseball

What is fantasy baseball? Fantasy baseball is a game that is played by becoming the “owner” of a fantasy baseball team. You are the general manager of a fake team that you choose (either by draft or by auction) of real live baseball players (all MLB players are there for the choosing). The game is…

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Ironic Autism Opposites

A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many…

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Things Kids with Autism May Miss

"Mommy, I forgot." Said with a sheepish smile on his face. I often wonder about this autism thing my son has when it relates to things that many other kids would find "simpler." What is an example of something considered to be "simple?" The difference between right and left. My son is twelve and I…

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The Child They Said Would Never Walk…

As an infant, my daughter missed all of her developmental milestones. Cooing, babbling, crawling, walking, talkingall delayed.At well-baby checkups, I would express my concerns to the doctor but he reassured me that all babies are different and we would continue to monitor her development.But by the time she was 12 months and not yet crawling or making the verbal sounds she should have, I was even more concerned and went in for …

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4 Things to Do Today to Become a Better Parent

Below I have posted a summary of Mrs. Obamas initiative, every parent should be aware of. It is doable right now, no matter who you are. It is your obligation to read it, live it and pass it along. Chose one point this week, add another next week, and before you know it it is your own truth and way of living.