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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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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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Shane

Do You Trust Your Doctor? - POLL 6 Replies

Started by Shane in Coping with Autism. Last reply by amages5 10 minutes ago.

Shane

Roller Coasters vs. Vaccines 4 Replies

Started by Shane in Autism Science. Last reply by Sarah 18 minutes ago.

luvpiggy

My son's birthday is today, and I'm sad 14 Replies

Started by luvpiggy in Coping with Autism. Last reply by amages5 29 minutes ago.

nobody

7 year old dies after 2 frigid nights in the woods 1 Reply

Started by nobody in Autism in the News. Last reply by Rachela 1 hour ago.

Emilie

HELP: Running off in dangerous situations - Any Ideas? 11 Replies

Started by Emilie in Coping with Autism. Last reply by Age926 1 hour ago.

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Cathy Aitken

Technology Integration in Special Education - Profile Badge

Posted by Cathy Aitken on December 8, 2009 at 3:30am

Bonnie Hannum

All the same, but yet so different..

Posted by Bonnie Hannum on December 7, 2009 at 5:48pm — 1 Comment

Alexzander's Mom

Depressing

Posted by Alexzander's Mom on December 6, 2009 at 7:25pm — 6 Comments

Fightin4Charlie

Update on our family of soon to be 6, w/ two boys on the spectrum!

Posted by Fightin4Charlie on December 6, 2009 at 1:11am — 1 Comment

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Latest Activity

amages5 replied to Shane's discussion 'Do You Trust Your Doctor? - POLL'
I don't feel enough doctors in my area aren't aware of autism. However my pediatrician is very patient and he ensures my children are seeing the appropriate doctors and receiving the proper referrals. My pediatrician referred me to a developmental p…
10 minutes ago
Sarah replied to Shane's discussion 'Roller Coasters vs. Vaccines'
If 1 in 91 children were injured or killed on roller coaster rides every year you can bet the government would ban them but roller coaster accidents unlike vaccine inuries are rare. They happen, they're tragic but my guess is that overall roller coa…
18 minutes ago
amages5 replied to luvpiggy's discussion 'My son's birthday is today, and I'm sad'
(((hugs))) I totally understand what you are going through but sometimes you can't make others understand. I wish you the very best on this special day. Also count your blessings, there are somethings we would have never been able to appreciate had…
29 minutes 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.

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