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The Facts We Know (For Sure) About Autism

This week I want to write a blog that focuses on what exactly it is that I discuss each week, which is autism, and where were at in terms of the reliably accurate information and facts regarding autism. Below is a list of autism-related facts. This list was published by Autism Speaks in late 2013. What do we know for sure?Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys.Autism prevalence …

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“We Need To Talk About Your Son”

I have a No Eggshells policy with my closest friends. We dont tiptoe around issues or sweep things under the proverbial rug. When theres an issue, we address it. When theres conflict, we resolve.The older I get, the more I appreciate this kind of frankness, which from my experience, is one mark of an authentic friendship. I need someone with whom I can be myself – who can laugh with me til …

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The Elf On The Shelf Is Ruining My Life!

The first year that our Elf on the Shelf R.W. visited from the South Pole, my husband and I took on the task very cautiously. We were unsure of what the task entailed – we knew that we needed to move our Elf each night, however we lacked creativity.R.W. just moved. He didn’t get into any shenanigans, just hopped from lamp-to-picture frame-to-Christmas Tree. We were novices, we weren’t sure how much …