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Saturday in the park with autism

By Allison Ziering Walmark on May 13, 2013

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When Birth to Three (early intervention services) first came to our home to assess my son at 18 months, they asked my husband and...
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Waiting on the world to change

By Allison Ziering Walmark on May 6, 2013

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Several months back, apropos of nothing, my 7-year-old son on the autism spectrum turned to me and said, “Hey, Mom. Your body is a...
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Parenting and autism: Angela’s story

By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Apr 30, 2013

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Angela Hanratty of Staten Island, New York, juggles her accountant job with raising her two kids with autism. Motherhood has brought...
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My Phil of autism

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 29, 2013

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At least once in a lifetime, everyone should be blessed enough to experience a child in a state of pure and unadulterated bliss. My...
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Parenting and autism: Jessica’s story

By Maria Mora on Apr 22, 2013

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Twelve years ago, Jessica Watson’s daughter was diagnosed with autism. Watson drove home from the doctor’s office envisioning a...
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Autism and those who will not see

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 22, 2013

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In last week’s column we were introduced to Richard Bernstein, a blind-since-birth attorney and force of nature who raises...
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Parenting and autism: Amy’s story

By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Apr 15, 2013

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Amy Friedman’s son was diagnosed with autism at 3, but she had already been suspicious of his development long beforehand. The...
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Autism: There are none so blind as those who will not see

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 15, 2013

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Last week, Chabad of Westport, Connecticut and The Friendship Circle of Stamford, Connecticut co-hosted an event to help raise...
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How to explain autism to curious children

By Alicia DiFabio on Apr 9, 2013

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If your child stares, points or asks indiscreetly, “What’s wrong with that kid?” don’t feel ashamed. April is Autism Awareness Month...
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Imagine a world without autism

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 8, 2013

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In 1933, King Kong climbed it. In 1939 (and 1957, 1993 and 1999) it served as the centerpiece for on-screen Hollywood movie couples...
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Best iPad apps for children with autism

By Nichole Beaudry on Apr 2, 2013

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Apps for the iPad are making an amazing difference for many children on the autism spectrum. But which apps are best, and how do you...
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Parenting and autism: Maria’s story

By Maria Mora on Apr 1, 2013

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When Maria Mora’s son was 18 months old, she began noticing patterns in his behavior and a frequent, unusual squeezing motion that...
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Autism: For me? You shouldn’t have

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 1, 2013

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Some years ago — never mind how long precisely… my birthday was something to celebrate. Something over-the-top. Something that...
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Autism and the blue light special

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 25, 2013
Are you feeling blue? Maybe you should be. Everyone should get the blues this April to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (April...
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Autism: What a bunch of bananas

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 18, 2013

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Sometimes a little humor goes a long way -- even when coping with serious subjects -- such as having a child with autism.
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Autism and a gentleman’s gentleman

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 11, 2013

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The year 1924 marked many historical events with significant impact on the world. However, the biggest event of the year in the eyes...
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Autism: Kiss my Asperger's

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 4, 2013

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Trouble. You can make it. You can stir it. You can find it. You can get in it. You can keep out of it. You can cause it. You can...
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Autism: I am your child

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Feb 25, 2013

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Urban Dictionary , that bastion of dubious knowledge, defines “Fanilow” thusly: 1) A Barry Manilow fan. Thus, Fanilow; and 2) A...
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No more Asperger's: What it means for your child

By Ami Burns on Feb 18, 2013

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When the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is published in 2013, it will no longer...
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Autism and The Naked City

By Allison Ziering Walmark on Feb 18, 2013

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You might hear positive, upbeat stories about children with autism or you might hear negative ones.

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If you have a child with autism, or suspect that he may be autistic, learn about symptoms, the diagnosis, special needs education, IEP, evaluations and services. Also find out the difference between autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS and what the autistic spectrum is.