Four months after our daughter Maria was born, Jackson was diagnosed with Autism. Knowing that our chances of having another autistic kid were high, we…
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When I participated in SARRC’s Jumpstart program I had finally found what I had been needing: a community, women in similar situations, and a guide….
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The days after the diagnosis were a blur, filled with research, tears and lists. Endless lists. The waitlists for services for children with autism is…
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After the diagnosis my friend told me about an essay that was published in 1987 titled “Welcome to Holland”. This essay gave me a lot…
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Today I met with my web designer Illyssa Tussing and got a first look at the D.A.M.E.S. website. I couldn’t be happier with the result….
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D.A.M.E.S. shared a booth with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix at the Pendergast Color Run. It was a great event and we were so…
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