Picking a hotel when traveling with autism can seem like a difficult task. Safety is constantly at the forefront of a parent’s mind when traveling with a child with autism. …
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My family is always up for a good adventure. We try to get away at least once a month, sometimes this is a flight or many times it is a …
Where to begin I have to admit, I’m really bad at beginnings and it’s not just when it comes to getting autism services for my son. For example, my lovely …
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Uh, Aunt Dana, what is wrong with him? I swallowed really hard and just looked into the eyes of my beautiful inquisitive niece. Curiosity was swirling around in her eyes …
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Pathfinders for Autism is hosting their 8th annual 5k and 1-mile fun run & walk! Here are the details… The event will take place on- Sunday, September 30, 2018 -at- The …
It’s coming… that first day… The new school year can bring up many feelings from excitement to dread, and if your child has special needs then going back to school …
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I recently expressed my frustration with the special education programs. As a mom of a special needs child, I am pretty taken back by our experience. Our experience wasn’t the …
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Teachers and Their Impact on My Childhood I was six years old when I broke my wrist at the roller skating rink, I got this really cool cast that all …
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Richmond, VA is about 3 hours from our home, so we decided to make an adventure out of it and explore what we could over the weekend. Even with limited …
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