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Recent content by rachelk

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    5 Pieces of Advice for Other Adults Recently Diagnosed on the Spectrum

    What do you all think of these suggestions? http://themighty.com/2015/09/5-pieces-of-advice-for-other-adults-recently-diagnosed-on-the-spectrum/
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    When Your Child Has Autism, You Can Swallow the 'Red Pill' or the 'Blue Pill'

    Do any other parents of children with autism here relate to this analogy? I've never thought about it this way before. http://themighty.com/2015/09/when-your-child-has-autism-you-can-swallow-the-red-pill-or-the-blue-pill/
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    New Film Highlights Important Issues With Teens and Autism

    "A Brilliant Young Mind" hits theaters tomorrow. Is anyone planning to see it? http://themighty.com/2015/09/new-film-puts-the-spotlight-on-important-issues-with-teens-and-autism/
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    Can anyone else relate? Awkward conversations with other parents

    I love the analogy this mom creates in this article about how hard it can be to have casual conversations with other parents when you have a son or daughter with such different needs. http://themighty.com/2015/09/when-i-make-casual-conversations-awkward-as-a-special-needs-mom/
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    This 8-Year-Old Gave His Class a Speech About Autism That Everyone Should Hear

    Such a cool kid. http://themighty.com/2015/09/this-8-year-old-gave-his-class-a-speech-about-autism-that-everyone-should-hear/.
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    Is Anyone Planning to Watch This 'Girl Meets World' Episode?

    The show's creators say this week's episode (airing Friday, September 11 at 8:30pm) is intended to entertain and provide information for children with Asperger syndrome and their families. What do you think? It's always hard to tell if a show like this will get it right...
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    Why It's OK My Son Is Obsessed With Microwaves

    I think a lot of parents to children on the autism spectrum will relate to this one. :-) http://themighty.com/2015/09/why-its-ok-my-son-with-autism-is-obsessed-with-microwaves/
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