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SheistheLorax
My ten-year-old cousin, David, is severely autistic. He doesn't speak at all, and barely communicates with anyone. He walks around, making noises to himself, sticking his hands into the pie at family gatherings. It's never bothered me...
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Written on October 30th, 2008
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Donalh
my younger brother has autism, he has quite a difficult life, he can not express how he feels and has no real way of communicating with others. It makes me sad sometimes but has thought me a lot too, ive been through the bad times, he...
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Written on April 1st, 2008
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onestepatatime
Ok, if this wasn't igcognito I wouldn't share it for fear of backlash. I am a Behaviorist who works with autistic kids. I have an education, I'm a sane individual who deals with plain facts all day.
I've noticed over...
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Written on August 6th, 2009
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Kaary
I just started working with kids with Autism a couple of years ago. It is easily the best experience of my life and I love working with them. It is so rewarding and honestly it makes you appreciate life so much more. It opens your eyes...
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Written on August 31st, 2012
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holygirl135
Kids with autism are the sweetest children once you understand them. Yes, they all have their bad days, but who doesn't. Their bad days are no worse than another kids' tantrum. I love them so much because their good days are so much...
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Written on April 7th, 2008
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AutismClassroom
I have worked with children with autism for over 10 years now. I realy love my job. I was in the classroom for 4 years and now work as a Specialist for about 6-7 years now. I always did training through my job, but...
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Written on December 4th, 2008
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shuttermagic
Both are pretty mild but in does make for some modifications in their life. I'd give anything for them to find a cure. :( Its really scary and the odds of a child having it are raising. I do hope they figure out what causes...
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Written on March 18th, 2008
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drcynic
I'm a big kid myself and I love them all. Autism or not.
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Written on October 30th, 2008
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onceandfutureglow
“Ok, and on the last page of your syllabus you’ll see that you’re required to do a 3-page paper on some subject that we cover in this class, or you can do a service learning project and make an oral presentation to...
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Written on April 22nd, 2010
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pjr0201
I have been working in a 2/3/4 grade classroom with autistic children for seven years, in a public school setting (PDD). I can't think of anything I would rather do for work. I have worked with every part of the spectrum and end up...
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Written on October 24th, 2012
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ghostofmyself
they are truley angels.no,they may not be perfect angels,but they show you so much.and are so innnocent.they will grab your heart and you will never forget them.some may not speak ,but they have ways that can speak louder than any...
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Written on July 5th, 2009
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cubantbone88
I work as an ABA therapist for autistic children aged 2-4 everyday. It is quite possibly the most amazing and rewarding work I have ever done. The work days are long exasuting but never dull thats for sure. I had never really delt...
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Written on July 26th, 2009
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"Did you know many of the key figures in history displayed autistic tendencies?...In the arts, that included Michelangelo, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson, along with Beethoven and Mozart. In science, you have Thomas Edison, Albert...
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Written on October 30th, 2008
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WithTheseTwoHands
I just found out from a friend of mine in Mississippi that the Federal administrators in charge of Medicaid funds sent out new "guidance" involving paying for services and therapy, and the state of Mississippi had to cut any...
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Written on August 31st, 2009
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Marri
I worked for a few months in a classroom with children who had special needs, whether it be autism to CP. I knew that I wanted to work with kids in the future. I just got a job as a Bay Repsite Care Provider. It's...
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Written on January 15th, 2009
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