J M Wetherington Sr
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World Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday , 2, April 2014 Family Comments Off on World Autism Awareness DayToday is the 7th Annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day, declared by the United Nations in 2007. Autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. As I posted yesterday, “Last week the Centers for Disease Control released new study data showing that 1 in 68 children has an […]
April Is National Autism Awareness Month
Tuesday , 1, April 2014 Family Comments Off on April Is National Autism Awareness MonthThe month of April has been designated National Autism Awareness Month (World Autism Awareness Day is recognized on April 2nd each year) and awareness of this increasingly prevalent diagnosis is an important aspect of addressing the needs of those on the autism spectrum. Last week the Centers for Disease Control released new study data showing […]
Traveling With Autism
Thursday , 20, February 2014 Family, Travel Comments Off on Traveling With AutismMost readers of this blog probably know that my oldest grandson, Mikey, is on the Autism Spectrum. He has made tremendous strides in adapting to a world that is not completely natural to him, and like most of us new things in his life can be a particular challenge. New things or changes are particularly […]