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Tina Cruz is a writer, wife and mother of three who writes a great deal about children with special needs. Her two youngest children have high-functioning autism and the oldest has undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome. She advocates for autism awareness and education, as well as acceptance. She views autism as a growth process, and the opportunity to connect parents for support as a privilege. She is the founder and editor of Autism Sucks, a community blog for parents and caregivers of those with autism. Her personal experiences with autism can be found at Send Chocolate Now!!!. Email Tina at sendchocolatenow@gmail.com.

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Is "autism" becoming an insult?

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We've all heard kids call each other "retards," and it is cringe-worthy. But we figure, they're kids, they need to be taught better...
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Study shows children with dyslexia struggle with background noise

Most children can listen to the teacher and tune out extraneous noises, allowing them to succeed in school. But for kids with dyslexia, this proves...
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Symptoms of dyslexia in children

See if this sounds like your child: He is very bright, but doesn't meet his potential. It takes him longer to do his homework then you think it...
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Study confirms higher incidence of autism among identitical twins

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There is a substantially higher risk of autism in identical twins as compared to fraternal twins. In 88 percent of the time, if one identical twin...
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Halloween safety for special needs kids

It may seem as though Halloween might be an easy holiday for kids, but for special needs kids, it can be a maze to be navigated. Many of the safety...
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Study finds mom, not dad is responsible for autism

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Do parents in technical fields have children with a higher rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? Common knowledge has said yes, fathers with...
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Protecting autistic children from sexual predators

As parents of special needs children, it can be a daunting prospect to keep children safe. No matter how well they are watched, our children are still...
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Help for autism fears

Has this ever happened to you? Your child screams a blood-curdling scream from another room, and you run to her side only to find her pointing in...
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Suggestions before the IEP meeting

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This is the time of year when many parents are getting ready for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings in preparation for their special needs...
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Establishing a Special Needs Trust for your child

Many parents lie awake at night, wondering what will happen to their special needs children if they weren't around to take care of them. Instead of...
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