by Bill Rush | Jun 22, 2019 | News
When you think about autism, says Kathy Kollar, whose 19-year-old son Owen is autistic, don’t think about “Rainman.” The popular film, in which Dustin Hoffman plays an autistic savant, doesn’t portray the typical experience, Kollar said. “My son is... by Bill Rush | Jun 21, 2019 | News
The moment, as Courtney Cross put on her cap and gown, was bittersweet. She was excited to graduate from the Anderson Center of Autism’s education program, but finishing also meant moving on. Yet after the ceremony, surrounded by family and loved ones, that... by Bill Rush | Jun 19, 2019 | News
As parents, we are faced with micro-level decisions throughout each day. Then, there are the macro-decisions – those choices that feel like they could be game-changers. From which nursery school will best prepare a little one for kindergarten to what driving school is... by Bill Rush | Jun 7, 2019 | News
To Dads Everywhere this Father’s Day: First of all, thank you for being you. Most of you are probably trying to balance the challenges of work life with the needs of your families. Some of you are spending your free time coaching or schlepping your kids to dance,... by Bill Rush | May 9, 2019 | News
I got up early to drive from the Hudson Valley to Connecticut on a Tuesday. I left at seven to avoid the rush hour traffic around Danbury and Waterbury. I called my brother Eric on the way; he was no doubt on the road as well, headed up to Saugerties to work in his...