Tag: autism
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5 Essential Life Lessons from My Autistic Brother – Without Even Realizing It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Lee Recently, someone posed a thought-provoking question: how would my life differ if I didn’t have a brother with a disability? The truth is, it would be far less vibrant, less enlightening, and definitely less rewarding. For the past two decades, my brother, Noah, has imparted countless lessons simply by…
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What I’ve Discovered Since My Child Was Diagnosed With Autism
Get Pregnant Fast The moment we received the diagnosis was surreal. We sat together on a couch, the evaluation already in our hands, anxiously waiting for the psychologist. As she read through it, there it was: “He exhibits several characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.” There was no comfort or empathy in her delivery, just a…
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12-Year-Old Exposes Anti-Vaxxers and Becomes an Online Sensation
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where misinformation often spreads like wildfire, one twelve-year-old named Alex Rivera has made waves on the internet with his clever and insightful video debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism. This young boy’s witty approach has not only garnered attention but has also sparked conversations about the critical importance…
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Our Autism Diagnosis: Nine Years in the Making
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast So, my nine-year-old son is on the autism spectrum. For weeks, I struggled to distill this reality into just a few words: “Ethan has autism.” Last October, I received a call from the school psychologist. “Hi, Ms. Carter,” she said, “Can you come in this week to discuss Ethan’s IEP results?”…
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How Autism Positively Transformed My Life
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, Alex, was just over two years old, medical professionals informed me that he was unlikely to ever engage in conversation, attend school like his peers, comprehend social nuances, or grow into a functional adult. I vividly remember sitting just inches from him, banging a spoon against a pot while…
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A Holiday Message for Children with Autism from Santa with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Amazing Kids, Ho, ho, ho! It’s me, Santa! I want to take a moment to write you a special letter this Christmas season. I know that sometimes the holiday can feel a bit overwhelming, especially for wonderful children like you who see the world in a unique way. Just like my…
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School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Child
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my child’s school informing me that they’ve conducted their monthly lockdown drill. The message reassures me that it was only a drill and there’s no need to worry. But honestly, I can’t help but feel concerned. This is just another reminder of how…
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3-Year-Old with Autism Asked to Leave ‘Finding Dory’ Screening
Get Pregnant Fast In a perplexing incident, a young boy with autism was removed from a screening of “Finding Dory”—a film that celebrates differences and inclusivity—because he was being, well, a child. The mother, Emily Thompson, took her three-and-a-half-year-old son, Leo, to the movie in their hometown of Bellevue, Washington. Unfortunately, they were asked to…