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13 Holiday Tips for Special Needs Parents
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Another holiday season is upon us. And holidays mean family gatherings, parties,...
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Prompting Conversation And Communication With An Autistic Child
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. My son, Norrin, has been working with a speech therapist for the last six years –...
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Can We Change The Way Society Thinks About Disability?
Yesterday, I read an article about a PhD candidate in New Zealand who will be looking into changing the way society thinks about disability. Titled “Reimagining Disability,” the research will explore...
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Top 20 Favorite Summer Pleasures
With the arrival of August, I’m realizing I have about one month left of real summer—and I’m squeezing in as much as I can. For me, it’s not about vacation; there’s only so much time I can take off...
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A Little Girl Gets A Second Chance At Childhood
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Kinsey Saleh was like any other feisty 5-year old girl who liked playing with her...
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15 Family Summer Fitness Ideas
Summer is a time when kids are naturally more active; Max can often be found biking up and down our block, working off the little pot belly he put on thanks to one very long, cold winter and his...
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How Being Outdoors Benefits Girls: A New Study
Girls who regularly spend time outdoors are better at seeking challenges in life and solving problems than their indoor-oriented peers, reveals a new poll by the Girl Scout Research Institute. They’re...
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Birdhouse For Autism: An App To Make Autism Parents Life Easier
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. I bet you have a calendar where you write everything down. Phonebooks, memo pads,...
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Spreading Awareness, Acceptance and Making an Autism Fashion Statement
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Over the weekend I attended an Art for Autism Fundraiser and I got to meet Nell...
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A Conversation with Ron Suskind, Author of ‘Life, Animated’ a Story of...
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. It’s not every day I get to chat one-on-one with a Pulitzer Prize winning...
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Best Kept Secret: When Kids With Autism Grow Up And Age Out
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. My son, Norrin, is eight years old and I try my best to focus on where he is now...
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Not So Different: A New Anthem for Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Today is World Autism Awareness Day and what better way to convey a powerful...
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How To Help Your Child With Separation Anxiety
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly AutismWonderland). My son, Norrin, is eight years old and has autism....
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5 Key Tips For Finding A Camp For A Child With Special Needs
With spring coming around, a lot of us are thinking about summer plans—and maybe, just maybe, finding a camp for our kids. It can seem like a daunting task if you have a child with special needs, but...
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Helping Family Understand Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly AutismWonderland). I didn’t know anything about autism when my son,...
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The Importance of Playdates and Kids with Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly AutismWonderland). My son, Norrin, playing with his friend, Dylan. “Play...
View ArticleHave You Stopped Using That Word Yet?
Officially, Wednesday was Spread the Word to End the Word awareness day, dedicated to raising awareness about why the words “retard” and “retarded” are so hurtful—both to people who have intellectual...
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The Importance Of Talking To Your Kids About Disability
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly of AutismWonderland). I once asked a friend if her son knew that he has...
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How Autism Moms Parent Differently
Moms who have kids with autism are less likely to set rules than other parents, says a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. These moms more...
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Sometimes It Is Okay To Say No To Therapy
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at AutismWonderland. When my son, Norrin, was diagnosed with autism five years ago, I wanted to fill...
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