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More Jobs for Aspies

30. September 2011

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What a great story, check out this company that loves to hire adults with Autism and Aspergers:
“The software testers at Aspiritech are a collection of characters. Katie Levin talks nonstop. Brian Tozzo hates driving. Jamie Specht is bothered by bright lights, vacuum cleaners and the feel of carpeting against her skin. Rider Hallenstein draws cartoons [...]

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Does your Child’s Birthday Play a Role in their Diagnosis

7. June 2011

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I just read this interesting article about how children conceived during certain perios of the year (dec-Mar) have a higher diagnosis of Autism. I’m not sure what to make of this. My son has Aspergers and was borrn in June so he doesn’t fall within that timeline but I’d be interested to see a larger [...]

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Scentsy Donates to Autism Speaks

18. May 2011

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I have a new client and the wife is a Scentsy distributor. I’ve only gone to one party and that wa a couple of years ago and did not buy anything but I did like the products. In talking with my client last nigt I found out there is a holder that they offer and [...]

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Insurance Issues and Updates for Aspergers and Autism

15. May 2011

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There was an article out a couple of months ago that I am just getting around to reading. I’ve been so consumed with work that alas this poor blog is getting more and more neglected and not sure when I’ll be able to really devote the time I want to it. But I did want [...]

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Savanna Martin Scholarship Fund

13. April 2011

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Help turn this tragedy into something consoling for the mother.
Savanna Martin Scholarship Fund

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Aspies Job Options

8. March 2011

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Wow! I just read this story. Getting caught up on some old email but this was very interesting. Kudos to this software company is Chicago hiring Aspies to work for them. I’ll warn you, if you read the comments below be prepared to be offended.
Last year my son had a project to write a letter [...]

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Social Stories for Aspergers Kids

21. January 2011

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So I have come up with something that I think is working pretty well with my son. We have gone through a lot of videos for social stories that he has related to but now I have a new plan. My son is consumed with Club Penguin right now. Every now and then he takes [...]

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Playdates for Aperger’s Kids with non Asperger Kids

16. January 2011

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So my son was supposed to be going to a school mates house to work on a Science project. Now he has known this boy for a couple of years and last year they were actually friends. The boy has been here a couple of times and he went to the boy’s house for his [...]

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Autism Safety Survey

20. October 2010

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Below is a link to an Autism Safety Survey. This survey is designed to collect information regarding parent opinions and concerns as well as home environments and injury prevalence.

We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes of your time to complete this survey and contribute to making the lives of children with autism safe.

Autism Safety Survey

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Fluorescent light bulbs, Sensory Issues and Other Problems

5. October 2010

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This article may of be insterest to you if you have a child that has sensory issues. Even if you do not fall in that category,there are many other potential ramifications if legislation is passed to remove sales of incandescent light bulbs. Please check out this article for additional information and then sign the petition if you feel you agree.

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