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This online community was created as a support forum for those affected by autism. Before you post, we ask that you review our Community Guidelines.

Newly Diagnosed or Need Family Services?


At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Please contact Family Services to take advantage of our resources including the 100 Day Kit, our Resource Guide and our free help line, the Autism Response Team. As always, you are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.

Autism Response Team (ART)Navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming for families. Each month the ART helps hundreds of families find what they are looking for.
888-AUTISM2 or email us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.

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nobody

Time: 'I Am Autism': An Advocacy Video Sparks Protest 71 Replies

Started by nobody in Autism in the News. Last reply by Jack 9 minutes ago.

nobody

Can Marijuana Help Kids with Autism? 71 Replies

Started by nobody in What Do You Think?. Last reply by Anne 2 hours ago.

Mare

Homework

Started by Mare in Coping with Autism 3 hours ago.

Julie-n-Sabrina

My little Social butterfly.... 5 Replies

Started by Julie-n-Sabrina in Coping with Autism. Last reply by SSGetchel 4 hours ago.

Mare

My Addiction 2 Replies

Started by Mare in What Do You Think?. Last reply by Spokane Girl 4 hours ago.

Blog Posts

Tulip

How effective is Atomoxetine

Posted by Tulip on November 7, 2009 at 8:59pm

yolanda sanchez

my beginnig journey with autism

Posted by yolanda sanchez on November 7, 2009 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Angela S.

Halloween Race - a good day for everyone

Posted by Angela S. on November 7, 2009 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

thewildeman2

Walking Away

Posted by thewildeman2 on November 7, 2009 at 12:17pm

Cordelia525

"Pruning"

Posted by Cordelia525 on November 7, 2009 at 7:31am

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Anne replied to nobody's discussion 'Can Marijuana Help Kids with Autism?'
My experience was different than yours, Grandma C. For one thing, I was a military brat, so the Viet Nam war, which actually started in 1959, was on my radar in the early 1960's. Also, I was a bi-racial kid in the 1950's, when interracial marriage...
2 hours ago
Allison M. Kramer commented on thewildeman2's blog post 'Trick or Treat? Dog attack'
I think you did the right thing. The woman knew her dog was "territorial". Since someone did come to her door, she could (and should) have just put him out again or shut him in a room for the brief time it would have taken to open the door and giv...
2 hours ago
Allison M. Kramer commented on thewildeman2's blog post 'Am I Over reacting?'
Being a person on the spectrum, undiagnosed from age 17 until and after my diagnosis at 19, until about...(thinking)24, I was put on psych medications that did nothing to help with anxiety or mood stabilization. I was put on too many and often too...
2 hours ago
Allison M. Kramer commented on yolanda sanchez's blog post 'my beginnig journey with autism'
Hi Yolanda, I'm an adult on the spectrum (Asperger's), but I think my "The Forgotten Child of Autism" Videos could help you. Some parents have told me here and on You Tube that I've helped them prepare for the future and helped them prevent angst ...
3 hours ago
 
 

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Newly Diagnosed or Need Services?


At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Please contact Family Services to take advantage of our resources including the 100 Day Kit, our Resource Guide and our free help line, the Autism Response Team. As always, you are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.

Autism Response Team (ART)Navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming for families. Each month the ART helps hundreds of families find what they are looking for.
888-AUTISM2 or email us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.

Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism

Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) is a national consortium seeking to create meaningful futures for adults with autism that include homes, jobs, recreation, friends and supportive communities.

Visit the web site and see if there is a town hall location near you or to join the virtual town hall.

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