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As an autistic woman, I've found mental health support lacking
According to mental health charity Mind, 17% of adults are affected by mental health problems at any one time. During the summer of 2020 I…
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TikTok Star and Autism Awareness Advocate Cory Singer Drops 'Self-Reflective' Music Video for 'Someone'
https://www.youtube.com/embed/u5UsFeMdocY As the pandemic first took hold of the world in March of 2020, so many felt that the walls were closing in on them.…
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On World Autism Awareness Day, What I Learned About Parenting a Child With Autism in the Pandemic
When I had my daughter at the end of November 2019, the nurses in the hospital were whispering about a new disease called COVID-19 that…
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Joey Fatone Says Parenting Daughter Kloey, 11, Who's on the Autism Spectrum, 'Opened Up My Mind'
Joey Fatone is thrilled about his daughter's runway debut. The 'NSYNC alum, 44, and his 11-year-old daughter Kloey Alexandra appeared on People (the TV Show!) this week about…
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Teen Cancer Survivor with Autism Gets Acceptance Letter to College That Saved Her Life: 'Grateful'
A Pennsylvania teen who beat cancer is coming "full circle" as she prepares to attend and give back to the same college that saved her…
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My Nonverbal Child With Autism Doesn't 'Get' Christmas, But We Go Big Anyway
I am the kind of person who puts up Christmas decorations in October. I do my holiday shopping in August, I burn pine-scented candles year-round;…
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JWoww Celebrates Her Son's Latest Impressive Milestone
Since Jenni “JWoww” Farley first revealed her son’s autism diagnosis two years ago, we’ve seen little Greyson grow into a delightful 4-year-old boy. The Jersey…
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See Jenni 'JWoww' Farley's Son Greyson, 4½, Reading 2 Years After Autism Diagnosis: 'Crushing It'
Greyson Valor is getting his word game on! On Wednesday night, Jenni "JWoww" Farley shared a sweet video of her 4½-year-old son, who was diagnosed…
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Umbrella Academy's Tom Hopper Opens Up About Parenting Son with Autism
Tom says Freddie reminds him to take joy from simple pleasures like "laughing, running" and "playing in the garden," he says. And Truly, who is…
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Myka Stauffer apologizes for 'rehoming' her adopted son with autism
YouTuber Myka Stauffer breaks silence on ‘rehoming’ her five-year-old son with autism and admits she was ‘naive, foolish, and arrogant’ to adopt a child with…
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YouTube Couple Opens Up About Their Own Adoption Dissolution amid Myka Stauffer Controversy
A couple who adopted six blind children is speaking out amid the controversial case of YouTuber Myka Stauffer, who recently placed her son Huxley in…
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Playtex and Others Say They'll No Longer Work with Myka Stauffer Following Adoption Controversy
Myka and James Stauffer Made "Difficult Decision" in Order to Give Son "Best Treatment": Lawyers Although Kiwi Botanicals did not address the controversy directly, they…
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Yes, My Son Has Autism — & Yes, I Can Mourn the Child I Didn't Have
Nobody was surprised when my son was diagnosed with autism at age two. After all, he still wasn’t speaking — or really communicating at all.…
Read More Yes, My Son Has Autism — & Yes, I Can Mourn the Child I Didn't HaveVans Releases Sensory Friendly Sneakers for Kids Ahead of Autism Awareness Month
Vans is taking a big step forward for the autism community with its latest release of sensory-inclusive footwear. On Wednesday, the popular shoe brand announced…
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Autistic man terrified to go outside after bullies beat him as he fed pigeons
An autistic man is terrified to go outside after a gang of thugs beat him as he was feeding some pigeons. Daniel Warren, from Derby,…
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How Supergirl Star Chyler Leigh Talks to Her Kids About Her Bipolar Disorder: 'They Worry'
After revealing her struggle with bipolar disorder, Chyler Leigh is opening up about maintaining an open dialogue in her household when it comes to mental…
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Mom on not vaccinating boy after he nearly dies: ‘I played Russian roulette with my son’s health’
A self-proclaimed “anti-vaxxer” from New Zealand revealed on-air that she nearly cost her son his life after she chose not to vaccinate him. In an…
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Disney World guest with autism suing park over disability policy; trial set for next year
Disney World: What you may not know Did you know that Disney World has only closed four times or that the iconic theme park is…
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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Gives Update on Son Greyson's Progress Working with His Behavioral Therapist
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley couldn’t be prouder of how far her son Greyson has come! On Tuesday, the Jersey Shore star, 33, shared a video update…
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Mom on not vaccinating boy after he nearly dies: ‘I played Russian roulette with my son’s health’
A self-proclaimed “anti-vaxxer” from New Zealand revealed on-air that she nearly cost her son his life after she chose not to vaccinate him. In an…
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Amy Schumer Responds to Commenter Asking How She'd 'Cope' If Son Had Autism: It's Not 'Negative'
Amy Schumer is making her feelings about autism crystal clear. The actress, 38, welcomed her first child, son Gene Attell, with husband Chris Fischer on May…
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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Says Roger Mathews Had a 'Nervous Breakdown' Over Son's Autism Diagnosis
Jenni “JWoww” Farley is opening up about her estranged husband Roger Mathews‘ initial reaction to their 3-year-old son Greyson Valor‘s autism diagnosis. “I took the…
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JWoww's Son's Autism Diagnosis 'Caused a Lot of Tension' in Her Marriage
In opposition. Jenni “JWoww” Farley admitted that her son Greyson’s autism diagnosis was a sore spot in her marriage to Roger Mathews. “I took the…
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My Autism Diagnosis at Age 38 Drastically Changed How I Parent
What’s so important about diagnosis? Isn’t autism just a label? These are questions that people going through assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders regularly hear — and they’re difficult to answer on the spot. For me,…
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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Says Son, 3, Has Made 'Leaps and Bounds' in Progress After Autism Diagnosis
Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s son has made major progress since being diagnosed with autism. In a Tuesday chat with Entertainment Tonight, the 34-year-old Jersey Shore star opened up…
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Mom Shares Stranger's Heartwarming Reaction to Sitting Next to Her Son with Autism on a Flight
One mom is sharing her touching story after a stranger showed complete kindness to her son with special needs on a flight. In a now-viral…
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Inspired By Their Sons, Two Moms Create an App to Connect Parents Raising Special-Needs Kids
When Danielle Mager‘s only son Noah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder a year and a half ago, she wasn’t sure who else would understand. “Being…
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Mum of boy ‘made to wear bib so teachers know he’s autistic’ takes legal action
A mum-of-five has taken legal action against a school she claims forced her son to wear a bright yellow bib in the playground "so teachers…
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My Son Has Autism — & It's OK to Mourn the Child I Didn't Have
When my son was diagnosed with autism at age two, I wasn’t surprised. I wasn’t sad, either; I was relieved. Finally, his behaviors (or lack…
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