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How autism is a paradigm shift for parents

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

I recently (March 2013) self-published a book I wrote relating my family’s experience with autism and how it affected every aspect of life. My youngest brother (number 4 of 6 children) is diagnosed with autistic disorder. The book is called Secondhand … Continue reading →

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The Armchair Therapist Fiasco

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Have you ever been to a sandwich shop to order lunch and thought “why don’t I just make my own sandwich at home?” Then, after eating the sandwich, you think, “I could definitely make a better sandwich myself!” I’ve thought … Continue reading →

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Secondhand Autism

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Next month (April) is autism awareness month. I’m aware of autism every month of every year. My youngest brother, Scott, is autistic. His form of autism is what is now referred to as classic autism. Over the years the diagnostic … Continue reading →

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Is autism over-diagnosed?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

The variety of symptoms lumped together in the Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis is indicative of the over diagnosing of autism. Using the spectrum to define autism increases the amount of children being diagnosed as autistic and draws much needed attention … Continue reading →

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What is autism?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Autism is marked by deficiencies in communication, social interaction, sensory perception, adherence to routine and perseveration. Clinically, it is a developmental disorder. With a change in diagnostic criteria during the 1990’s, there has been a vast increase in diagnosis of … Continue reading →

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