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Can Exercise Help Children with ADHD?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by all about autism

It’s 6 am. It’s so dark outside that one would think it’s the middle of the night. But Ryan and I are getting up to make our daily trek to the gym. I often think, why? Ryan and I both … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2014 by all about autism

In recognition of today being Patriot Day we remember the hundreds and hundreds of lives lost on this saddest day in my life. As we observed a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. today I am reminded of the 911Memorial … Continue reading →

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Beast on the Bay – Inclusion, Fun and Triumph

Posted on September 9, 2014 by all about autism

Do you remember Rocky Balboa climbing the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the sound of Rocky’s Theme? That is how I felt on Saturday as I observed the 100 men and women participating in the Beast on … Continue reading →

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Caregivers Need Their ‘Me’ Time Too

Posted on September 4, 2014 by all about autism

Summer vacation.  No homework, less demanding schedules, time for vacations and outdoor activities.  Yes, as the children go back to school all of this is coming to an end.   I remember how I was always sad to see summer vacation … Continue reading →

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4 Days Until Beast on the Bay – Are You Ready To Beat the Beast?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by all about autism

There’s still time to register for both the Beast on the Bay and Adaptive Beast on the Bay! Why is this obstacle course different from other obstacle courses? Anyone can have an obstacle course, but what is important is that … Continue reading →

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Could the Debate Over a Link Between Autism and Vaccines be Resurfacing?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by all about autism

iReport, CNN’s user-generated news community, published a study this month that concluded African American boys are more at risk for autism if they are given the MMR vaccine before the age of two. The author stated that researchers at the … Continue reading →

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Would You Consider Participating in a Research Study?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by all about autism

I frequently see requests from graduate students, hospitals and universities asking family members, children and adults with autism to consider participating in a research study. Too often the studies are being conducted in settings a distance from Erie in large … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Transition Planning

Posted on August 26, 2014 by all about autism

School bells are ringing in most neighborhoods across the country.  Yesterday was the first day of school at the Elizabeth Lee Black School.  Approximately 225 children and youth, 3 – 21 years of age, came off their busses.  Most were … Continue reading →

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The Power of A Mother’s Love

Posted on August 21, 2014 by all about autism

Guest Blogger: Emily Pinto Taylor It feels utterly fitting that I write something for this blog, which I’ve read for years and the topic of which is near and dear to my heart. Autism Spectrum Disorders have for me (as … Continue reading →

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Autcraft – A Safe Haven For Children With Autism

Posted on August 19, 2014 by all about autism

Online gaming is not only a great resource for social skills, but also a leisure skill our children can enjoy with their typical peers.  Many children are enthralled with Minecraft, the game that consists of building a world block by … Continue reading →

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