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Families affected by autism find hope at Anderson Center

The Anderson Center for Autism recently had an opportunity to speak with parents whose children are residents at the center. Here are their experiences. Years ago, a doctor told Ed and Concetta Hussey their son Joey “would never be able to do anything.”...

Going to be a Parent? Get Ready to Learn.

From the moment a “baby bump” publicly declares a pregnancy to the world, the unsolicited advice is seemingly endless. At times enlightening, but at times an exercise in patience. Everyone suddenly has a PhD in parenting and believes their expertise will be what gets...
Parents share stories of residential care

Parents share stories of residential care

Parents with children at the Anderson Center for Autism residential learning center shared their stories with Spectrum News ahead of Autism Awareness Month. They say that the opportunities at the center gave their children a better quality of life. One in 68 children...

A Razor and a Revelation

This week, my son Joey turned 18. Eighteen. There’s nothing like parenthood to remind us of the passage of time. Most kids seem to just LOVE that time moves quickly. They are constantly dreaming of what lies ahead. They talk about what it will be like to drive,...