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May
18
2020
Letter to the Editor: Direct Support professionals are unsung heroes during pandemic

Letter to the Editor: Direct Support professionals are unsung heroes during pandemic

This season of our lives has had its share of uncertainty – but one thing’s for sure: those who provide care to people with developmental disabilities are unsung heroes. And… Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Direct Support professionals are unsung heroes during pandemic

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Apr
01
2020
Building an Autism-Friendly World

Building an Autism-Friendly World

When Debbie Sinon’s son, Brenden, was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old, there was a lot to navigate, from new doctors and therapies to early intervention programs. There was… Continue reading Building an Autism-Friendly World

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Jan
23
2020
Travel and Autism: Tips for the Journey

Travel and Autism: Tips for the Journey

Every parent wants to give his or her child a set of vacation memories; that’s no different for parents of people with autism. But while most trips for “typical” families… Continue reading Travel and Autism: Tips for the Journey

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Oct
17
2019
Dutchess County is recognized for autism support

Dutchess County is recognized for autism support

The Anderson Center for Autism has designated Dutchess County as an Autism Supportive County, making it the first  in New York state to receive such a recognition. To be named… Continue reading Dutchess County is recognized for autism support

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