Autism Family Adventures

• The Drive Home from School

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  Today I received a phone call from Matthew's teacher at almost 1PM. He said there was a bit of a problem with Matthew. I thought something really awful must have happened and he was hurt or hurt someone. But no the teacher said the aide had to leave school to [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 10:47pm EST
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• Pretty Please Press Books - Review and Giveaway

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  I was given the opportunity to review these four hardcover books by Pretty Please Press! because of my membership at The Product Review Place. Pretty Please Press! is a small publishing company that reached out to mommy bloggers as part of a grassroots marketing effort.
  
  
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:38pm EST
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• Explaining Birth Son to teen with autism

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  There is a new show on ABC entitled, Find My Family. This is from the producers of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
  
  Today, November 22, 2009 is the day I gave birth back in 1978 to a son that I gave up for adoption through Catholic Charities in [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:03pm EST
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• Money Management Lessons

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  The other morning I decided to look at my checking acct balance online and was surprised to see a negative in red with overdraft balance listed. This was 5.42 and I thought I must have forgotten to note the recent Burger King transaction of $6.87, plus the prior day I [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 12:24pm EST
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• Screwed Over By Professionals

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  I have been thinking lately of how we as a family of two autistic teens have been treated by those professionals serving the disabled community. For nine years my son Nick attended the autism summer camp with Matthew being eight years. I start planning for camp early [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 5:49pm EST
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• Blog Tour for Gather.com

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  For the past several years I have been joining online communities to connect with other parents who have kids with autism. I started with epinions.com in 2000 before finding Gather.com in August of 2006 CafeMom.com was the following summer along with Wish Upon A Hero.com also [...]
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  Posted: August 01, 2009, 7:32pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• VizZle - Visual Learning Software Giveaway

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  VizZle - Visual Learning Software for Children with Autism is web-based from Monarch Teaching Technologies. This is the answer for teachers, therapists and parents for quick, easy and effective visual supports.
  
  Back in March my [...]
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  Posted: May 17, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Twitter Sonrise Chat Log

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  This is the summize log from the twitter chat with Tali Berman, founder of Meir Autism Treatment Center in Israel that was held on April 28, 2009. Five copies of her book, Play to Grow! Over 200 games designed to help your special child develop fundamental social skills [...]
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  Posted: May 03, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
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• Joey Tote Bags Giveaway

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  I recently wrote a review on Joey Tote Bags at my personal blog. Chris & Kate of Joey Totes are offering two sets as a giveaway to my readers. A set consists of 1 large and 2 small sized tote bags.
  
  
  
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  Posted: May 01, 2009, 1:54am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Muvee Reveal Information Plus A Giveaway

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  I have never made a movie online before or put something up on YouTube. It all seems too techy for me to figure out. I finally had the opportunity to make a movie through Muvee Reveal.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 30, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
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• A Few Autism Emotional Moments

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  As the parent to two teens on the autism spectrum I have not been through the stages some families go through during or after the initial diagnosis. I have never been in denial or cried for what could have been or lost time, etc. I read stories of how Dads [...]
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  Posted: April 27, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Join The Play To Grow Twitter Chat

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  I am hosting a chat with author Tali Berman of Play to Grow! Over 200 games designed to help your special child develop fundamental social skills. This is taking place on twitter Tuesday, April 28th at 11 am PST.
  
  The chat will last for one hour [...]
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  Posted: April 25, 2009, 1:50am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Twitter RDI Chat Log

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  This is a log of the tweets that were done using #RDI for the chat Friday, April 24, 2009 with the RDI Founder Steve Gutstein.
  
  RDI stands for Relationship Development Intervention program - new book out called The RDI Book, read chapter at www.rdiconnect.com
  
  A copy of [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
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• A Free Premium Membership Weekend to Find Help at Care.com

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  I have been spending the last few days at Care.com checking out the free premium membership offerings that are available this weekend. It starts off at midnight pacific time Friday, April 24th and goes through this weekend.
  
  I had heard of www.care.com but honestly I never really knew [...]
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  Posted: April 23, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
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• Twiter Notes From Autism Webinar on Multi-Treatments

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  I belong to the Spectrum Gold Club through www.momsfightingautism.com at the cost of $14.95 per month via paypal. Through the club I get advanced notice of the free webinars, that are moderated by author Chantal Sicile-Kira and transcripts from the webinars at a later date.
  
  This webinar took [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2009, 12:22am EDT
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• Henry Ford Health System Autism Conference

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  Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) held the Living With Autism Workshop on Thursday, April 16th in Troy, Michigan. The workshop was tweeted in real time on twitter. Some of the information was retweeted later by Henry Ford News.
  
  Due to the time [...]
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  Posted: April 19, 2009, 1:06am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Join the RDI Twitter Chat with Steve Gutstein

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  Please join me as I host an "author chat" on twitter Friday, April 24th at 2:00 PM Central Time, 3PM Eastern time, which happens to be Noon for me on the west coast. The guest will [...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 7:37pm EDT
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• Service Dogs Have Appeal to Autistic Son

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  Last month I took my 14 yr old high functioning son Nicholas with me to the free exhibit day at the CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. A new roof was being put on the house we rent and I wanted him to get out of the house. [...]
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  Posted: April 16, 2009, 2:25am EDT
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• Some New Skills For My Autistic Son

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  We are wrapping up spring break for my son Matthew while my other son Nicholas has been on his spring break from California Virtual Academy since Friday. As I mentioned in recent articles Matthew has been in good moods lately and not having serious behavior issues.
  
  I [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Dei Fratelli Products for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Dei Fratelli is donating a case of their gluten free products for the gluten free twitter party being held Friday, April 3rd.
  
  Dei Fratelli is a preferred tomato brand sold throughout the United States, offering whole, diced and stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato sauce, pizza sauce and more,
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  Posted: April 03, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Enjoy Life Foods Products at Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  EnjoyLifeFoods.com is donating three free product coupons along with an Enjoy Life reusable shopping bag for the 9AM and the 1PM pst time slots with panel members at the gluten free twitter party on Friday, April 3rd.
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 7:17pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• The Gluten-Free Casein-Free Meal Planner for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Meal Mixer is offering a three month subscription to The Gluten-Free Casein-Free Meal Planner at each time slot at the gluten free twitter party being held on Friday, April 3rd.
  
  MealMixer Meal Plans Include...
  
  A Custom Meal Plan based on your taste and time preferences, nutritional information, [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 1:42am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Tastes Like Real Food Bread Mix for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  TastesLifeRealFood.com is imported from Norway and known as #1 Gluten-Free Brand. One bag of their white bread celiac-safe bread mix will be given away at each time slot at the gluten free twitter party on Friday, April 3rd.
  
  The mix [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 1:10am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Future Horizons Donates Books for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Future Horizons Inc. is donating the book Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders, by Lisa Lewis, Ph.D. for the gluten free twitter party. This [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 12:24am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Allergaroo Products at Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Allergaroo products are ready made dishes in microwaveable pouches. They are donating one pouch of each product for all time slots of the gluten free twitter party taking place Friday, April 3, 2009.
  
  Allergaroo is the country’s only allergy-friendly, [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Autism Research Institute Donates Books For Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Autism Research Institute (ARI) is donating three sets of books for the gluten free twitter party that is taking place on Friday, April 3, 2009. Panel members are set for discussions at 9AM, 1PM and 7:30 PM pst. This is the time [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Das Foods Caramel Candy Assortment for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  A gluten free caramel candy assortment is donated by www.dasfoods.com for the 7:30 PM pst time slot of the gluten free twitter party taking place on Friday, April 3, 2009.
  
  
  
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  Posted: March 29, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet Giveaway at Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Jessica Kingsley Publishers has donated the book by Susan Lord, Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet as a prize at the gluten free twitter party.
  
  The easy-to-follow meal plans, complete with delicious [...]
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  Posted: March 29, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Kay's Naturals Protein GFCF Cereal for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  One case of protein cereals that are gluten and casein free is a prize at the gluten free twitter party on Friday, April 3, 2009. A case consists of six 9.5 ounce boxes with the winner choosing from:
  
  
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  Posted: March 29, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• One-year subscription to GFreeCuisine.com for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  A one-year subscription to www.gfreecuisine.com will be given away during the 9AM time slot with panel members at the gluten free twitter party on Friday, April 3, 2009. This is the only gluten free recipe website to offer [...]
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  Posted: March 28, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Navan Foods Gift Certificate for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Navan Foods is donating a $25 gift certificate along with free shipping for the gluten free twitter party being held on Friday, April 3rd.
  
  You can visit Navan Foods at their website. This is an allergy free food shop [...]
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  Posted: March 26, 2009, 12:04am EDT
  by autismfamily

• Receive a Copy of Nourishing Hope for autism at Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  The Nourishing Hope for Autism: Nutritional Invention for Healing our Children book is written by Julie Matthews, who is a leading US autism nutrition expert and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Practitioner helping parents worldwide find hope and healing for [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2009, 8:15pm EDT
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• Gluten Free Party Beans for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  The good news for families is that JellyBelly beans are gluten free and Kosher for Easter and Passover. partybeans.com is donating 10 giveaways for the gluten free twitter party that takes place on Friday, April 3rd.
  
  Each of the 10 winners will [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Gift Baskets from Shabtai Gourmet Brand of Gluten Free Cakes & Cookies

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  My 14 year old son and I have become fans of the gluten free desserts from
  www.cinderellasweets.com and are happy to spread the news that they are donating three different gift baskets for the Gluten Free twitter [...]
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  Posted: March 24, 2009, 11:47pm EDT
  by autismfamily

• Panel Members for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  The panel members for the Gluten Free Twitter Party that takes place on Friday, April 3, 2009 are listed below with their twitter id. Please make note these times are Pacific standard time:
  
  9AM
  
  gfhomemaker - Linda Etherton is a gluten-free wife and mom who enjoys [...]
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  Posted: March 03, 2009, 12:17am EST
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• RSVP for Gluten Free Twitter Party

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  Please join the Gluten Free Twitter Party that is set to take place on Friday, April 3, 2009. This is coinciding with my 49th birthday. There will be panel members to share their experiences plus answer any questions you may have. Feel free to [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 7:25pm EST
  by autismfamily

• Listing of Games from Twitter Party

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  There was a party on twitter Friday, Feb 27, 2009. The topic was board games with #timetoplay the hashtag. This was a sitewarming party for Time To Play Mag. "TimetoPlay is a site about family entertainment/toys"
  
  Many twitter members were sharing their favorite games and I wanted [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2009, 11:35pm EST
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• Comparing Differences Between Verbal and HFA Sons

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  My two sons are on opposite ends of the autism spectrum with totally different personalities. They both are in Middle School. One is homeschooled with the other in special education. One is verbal and one is not.
  
  My son Matthew is 12, in special ed with an aide. [...]
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  Posted: February 24, 2009, 11:48pm EST
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• Advice sought for teenager wth autism who has cat obsession

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  My son turns 14 in March and is in his second year of homeschooling. We are doing the homeschooling during the Middle School Years. He is considered high functioning with deficits in comprehension, social cues, idioms and obsessions. For about 17 months now a former feral cat from outside has [...]
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  Posted: February 04, 2009, 11:15pm EST
  by autismfamily

• Notes from Food Aversions Webinar

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  I spent two hours on Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 listening in on a Teleseminar thru Moms Fighting Autism that was moderated by Chantal Sicile-Kira. The speaker who responded to questions posed beforehand and during the Webinar was Dr. Lori Ensperger.
  
  The topic Autism, Food Aversions, and Eating Challenges: [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  by autismfamily

• First Virtual Stop For In My Mind Virtual Book Tour

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  Welcome to the first stop of the Virtual Book Tour, 'Globe Trottin' for Autism In My Mind : The World Through the Eyes of Autism by Adonya Wong. Adonya's tour runs from January 19 to January 29.
  
  January 6, 2009 marked the world-wide release of' [...]
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  Posted: January 18, 2009, 2:44pm EST
  by autismfamily

• Responding to the Tough Questions

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  There are a few questions that no matter what will always be asked. As the parent to two kids on opposite ends of the autism spectrum they are inevitable, but still surprising.
  
  My sons are now 12 and almost 14. When my youngest son was nine years old I [...]
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  Posted: January 08, 2009, 9:49pm EST
  by autismfamily

• Autism & Healthcare Twitter Day, part 1 - for the Obama-Biden Transition Team

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  Check out this SlideShare Presentation: Autism & Healthcare Twitter Day, part 1 - for the Obama-Biden Transition TeamView SlideShare [...]
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  Posted: January 03, 2009, 5:22pm EST
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• My Podcast on Autism Hangout

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  Check out my Podcast of December 30, 2008 on Autism Hangout, where I discussed autism twitter day, autism articles at BellaOnline and a future autism twitter day in April of 2009. [...]
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  Posted: January 01, 2009, 3:35pm EST
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• Autism Twitter Day, A Digital Scrapbook

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  Check out this SlideShare Presentation: Autism Twitter Day, A Digital ScrapbookView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: twitter social) [...]
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  Posted: December 18, 2008, 1:49am EST
  by autismfamily

• Precision Education for Autism Twitter Day

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  Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of Precision Education, holds multiple teaching certificates and has been featured in multi-media nationwide on special education issues and IEP accountability. Ms Whitcher is the proud sister of a successful man with Down Syndrome.
  
  
  Catherine is offering her Power of [...]
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  Posted: December 16, 2008, 10:30am EST
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• Mia Hysteria for Autism Twitter Day

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  Mia Hysteria is donating a brand new copy of the book, Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals for autism twitter day. Mia has three children, one of them has special needs.
  
  This also happens to be one of [...]
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  Posted: December 16, 2008, 1:36am EST
  by autismfamily

• Moomettes Magnificents for Autism Twitter Day

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  Cindi Matthews of Moomettes Magnificents is donating a Webkinz Halloween Black Cat by Ganz as a prize for autism twitter day.
  
  This is a limited edition with unused tag that is soon to retire.
  
  You can follow Moomettesgram on [...]
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  Posted: December 16, 2008, 12:21am EST
  by autismfamily

• Mickey Fanatic for Autism Twitter Day

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  Connie Foggles of Mickey Fanatic, has donated a Mickey Mouse 50th Anniversary Lanyard Medallion as a door prize for autism twitter day. While at her site check out some of the articles on visiting Disney World.
  
  Mickey Fanatic - Travel with Family & the Mouse [...]
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  Posted: December 15, 2008, 11:52pm EST
  by autismfamily

• Kim Dean Art for Autism Twitter Day

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  Kim Dean is an Artist and Mother to three boys. Two of her sons are on the autism spectrum. Kim is donating a framed tile from her Family Fun Modern Art Designs.
  
  Rounded edges and quality construction make this Framed Tile the ultimate wall [...]
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  Posted: December 15, 2008, 11:03pm EST
  by autismfamily