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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.

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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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Diane

Barton, VT Girl Dies Suddenly, Parents Question Flu Shot 7 Replies

Started by Diane in Vaccines in the News. Last reply by Diane 1 hour ago.

Diane

Erin Brockovich Launches Investigation Into Tic Illness Affecting N.Y. Teenagers

Started by Diane in What Do You Think? 1 hour ago.

Sophie

New Texas Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Law 38 Replies

Started by Sophie in Vaccines in the News. Last reply by Diane 1 hour ago.

livsparents

Fiscal Psychiatry???? 3 Replies

Started by livsparents in Autism in the News. Last reply by livsparents 2 hours ago.

Ms. PacMan

IQ tests? Anyone have one done for their child? 4 Replies

Started by Ms. PacMan in Coping with Autism. Last reply by Estrella Collazo Star 14 hours ago.

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Win Quier

Writing a book on my Autistic son

Posted by Win Quier on January 28, 2012 at 7:45am

E brothers

Autism: Front and Center

Posted by E brothers on January 27, 2012 at 12:40pm

Amanda Smith

Please help! Survey for parents/siblings of individuals with autism

Posted by Amanda Smith on January 27, 2012 at 10:10am

Jacqueline Moore

all is calm for now

Posted by Jacqueline Moore on January 26, 2012 at 8:13pm — 2 Comments

Rose Reedy

New job info

Posted by Rose Reedy on January 26, 2012 at 2:07pm

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livsparents replied to livsparents's discussion 'Fiscal Psychiatry????'
If we blame the parents for the child's issues, it becomes something shameful to hide in the closet again and not seek help for. When reading that section about th OCD girl, I thought to myself...self what EVERY teacher on the PLANET needs to…
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Writing a book on my Autistic son

Hello.  I am in the process of writing a book, Jeremiah's Journey, Gaining Our Autistic Son By Losing Him to the System.  This book is a labor of love relating the story of our son , the diagnosis journey and having to give him up to DHS to get the help he desperately needed.  Our insurance and finances ran out at the same time and we had no other place to turn.  Please visit…See More
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Debbie D replied to livsparents's discussion 'Fiscal Psychiatry????'
Never ever cared for Bryna and her views. Isn't it something how she is living well off the backs of autistic children? Love the blame the parents accusation. That's going to be really helpful-not!
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Fiscal Psychiatry????

We can talk about the rest of this article, but it was this passage that deeply disturbed me:WRONG DIAGNOSISBryna Siegel, who heads the autism clinic at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at UC San Francisco, says she believes the radical shift in autism diagnosis has swept up some children who don't have the disorder.Mislabelling children can damage them psychologically and lead to wasteful spending, she said. As a frequent consultant on contested cases, she often critiques evaluations…See More
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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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