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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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livsparents

Let's Have Our Own Superbowl 10 Replies

Started by livsparents in What Do You Think?. Last reply by sammy 4 minutes ago.

sammy

playing with table injuries to aviod compensation? 3 Replies

Started by sammy in Autism in the News. Last reply by sammy 17 minutes ago.

Megan DeLeon

blog.navigationbehavioralconsulting.com to help parents and providers with issues related to autism and aba 20 Replies

Started by Megan DeLeon in Autism Resources. Last reply by Megan DeLeon 2 hours ago.

Lisa782

I HATE AUTISM 399 Replies

Started by Lisa782 in What Do You Think?. Last reply by Jack 3 hours ago.

Blanca Hernandez

My son wants to drive. 6 Replies

Started by Blanca Hernandez in Autism in the News. Last reply by Autism Is Reversible 10 hours ago.

Blog Posts

Megan DeLeon

ABA Myth: ABA IS NOT FUN!

Posted by Megan DeLeon on February 9, 2010 at 3:51am

Megan DeLeon

Understanding The ABLLS-R Imitation, Vocal Imitation, Requesting, Labeling, and Intraverbals

Posted by Megan DeLeon on February 9, 2010 at 3:49am

V.McClellan

pervasive developmental disorder?

Posted by V.McClellan on February 8, 2010 at 8:09pm

Rachel Smith

The "R" Word - When will people begin to realize it's just as bad as saying the "N" word?

Posted by Rachel Smith on February 8, 2010 at 9:07am

Jay Liban

Free Autism Manuscript http://freeautismstory.blogspot.com/

Posted by Jay Liban on February 8, 2010 at 8:23am

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sammy replied to livsparents's discussion 'Let's Have Our Own Superbowl'
I am glad you have seen progress. Unfortunately the common one size fits all approach of speech/behavior is serving to surplant and not suppliment. Many of these kids have medical issues that even the parents do not know is going on. Some of these a…
4 minutes ago
sammy replied to sammy's discussion 'playing with table injuries to aviod compensation?'
Than clearly this was a political desicion that resulted in screwing a child that was injured by vaccine.The child has documented vaccine strain measles. Failing to be accountable for the injuries we cause results in less uptake of vaccine. The kang…
17 minutes ago
shell replied to Mindy Johnson's discussion 'Has anyone tried this or know of anyone that has?????' in the group Autism: Moms
when my son was diagnosed at age 3 5 years ago i would have given my own life to change things... i get why parents want a "miracle" cure...but our children are not lab experiments...a boy died in pittsburgh from this procedure because of nurses err…
48 minutes ago
MJones is now friends with jamie and Luz Marrufo (and my man-tribe!)
2 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.

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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.

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