Sep
17
2018
Why I Advocate for Direct Support Professionals

Why I Advocate for Direct Support Professionals

Despite how difficult it was to accept our family’s reality, we all jumped in to support Karla. Jonathan received every service available: occupational, speech, and physical therapies, special education, and… Continue reading Why I Advocate for Direct Support Professionals

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Aug
14
2018
Through awareness and talks, stop bullying of autistic children: Valley Views

Through awareness and talks, stop bullying of autistic children: Valley Views

It is often said that prejudice is being down on something you’re not up on. I’ve been reflecting on this lately in context of research conducted by the Interactive Autism… Continue reading Through awareness and talks, stop bullying of autistic children: Valley Views

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Aug
10
2018
What Autism Taught Me About Friendship

What Autism Taught Me About Friendship

For many people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, making friends is extremely difficult. And for the moms and dads of the 1 in 59 impacted by autism, keeping friends might… Continue reading What Autism Taught Me About Friendship

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Aug
08
2018
Port Jeff parent talks autism, therapeutics on Capitol Hill

Port Jeff parent talks autism, therapeutics on Capitol Hill

A Port Jefferson resident joined a contingent that trekked to Washington, D.C., to advocate for facilities that offer therapeutic treatments for mental health disorders like autism. Andrea Lambe headed to… Continue reading Port Jeff parent talks autism, therapeutics on Capitol Hill

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