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Jun
22
2018
Anderson Center for Autism Honors 18 Graduates

Anderson Center for Autism Honors 18 Graduates

For Jamie Levine, coming to the Anderson Center for Autism about three years ago was the first time he truly left home. The 21-year-old from Long Island had been living… Continue reading Anderson Center for Autism Honors 18 Graduates

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Jun
14
2018
On Father’s Day, reach out to a special needs dad

On Father’s Day, reach out to a special needs dad

Having met hundreds of families over the years, I am awestruck by the level of compassion that parents of children with special needs demonstrate every day of their lives. They… Continue reading On Father’s Day, reach out to a special needs dad

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May
17
2018
Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

When Damon Harrison was just 15 years old, Hurricane Rita ripped through the Gulf of Mexico, forcing his family in Lake Charles, Louisiana to evacuate. To this day, Harrison says… Continue reading Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

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May
11
2018
Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

The Centers for Disease Control recently released updated prevalence rates for Autism Spectrum Disorder, provided by the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. The number of people impacted by… Continue reading Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

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