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National Autism Awareness

Autism remains in the headlines as six year old boy performs on The Today Show

Bob and Suzanne Wright made a difference by galvanizing families and createdAutism Speaksnearly 10 years ago.A timeline illustrates that since that...
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Six year old prodigy with autism on Today Show Wednesday

Six year oldEthan Walmark is a superstar; but not for the obvious reasons. Living with autism is not easy. What is commonly known as "splinter...
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Autism awareness month comes to a close while questions still linger

Last week's symposium sponsored by theFifth Annual UJA-Federation of New York Hilibrand Autism Symposium. was an event that was broadcast to...
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Boy with autism plays piano while his parents shine

Ethan Walmark is a healthy six year old boy. He is beautiful. He is smart. He is musical. And most of all he is loved.The recent Youtube of Ethan...
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Autism symposium strikes a powerful message

Every time a conference on autism is announced, parents, educators and therapists take notice. There is a mad dash for sign-up, be it personal or...
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Say it isn't so as Duke's Dr. Allen Frances fiddles with the autism label

What a world. If the rise in cases of autism weren’t enough of a blow, psychologist Allen Frances uses his Duke shield as a status while he...
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Saving our grandchildren

April is Autism Awareness Month. Many articles have been written on the facts and myths surrounding Autism. Early intervention is essential for...
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For autistic children safety is threatened every day

Like a warm blanket, the summer is upon us. Like magic it mesmerizes with sensory comfort; ice cream cones and sand castles. But for those of us...
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History confuses families as it redefines autism

The term “autism” has been pulled and prodded and stretched beyond recognition. Look at a timeline; it is a kaleidoscope of theories...
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Who dares to question a diagnosis of autism

Question: Where would all of the autistic people be, if there wasn’t an increase in diagnosed cases? Ask people who grew up in the 50’s...
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