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Positive Living with Autism

Autism is more than a challenge: it can be an invitation to a world of friends, opportunities, insights and discoveries. Learn more about the autism community, autistic strengths, and programs, supports, and inspiration to inspire positive living with autism.
  1. Autism Radio and Podcasts (6)
  2. Blogs (5)
  3. Shared Celebrations (8)
  4. Support for Parents (13)
  5. The Autism Community (11)
  6. Who's Who in Autism (7)

Terrific Traits of Autistic People
There's plenty written about the deficits of people on the autism spectrum. It's time to celebrate some of the best qualities of folks with autism. Here are ten top strengths of people living on the spectrum.

Thanks to Children with Autism
In 2006, I asked families to tell me what's best about their child with autism. Here are just a few of their responses. None of these families sees autism through rose-colored glasses - yet each has a sense that autism has added to their appreciation of life.

Autistic Child - What Have You Learned from Your Autistic Child?
What have you learned from your autistic child? Are you slower to judge? More patient? Or have you learned something about yourself or the world?

Q&A with William Stillman, Author of Autism and the God Connection
Bill Stillman's book, Autism and the God Connection, has received a good deal of interest from About.com readers. Many felt that Bill's approach to autism and spirituality struck a note with their own experience. Here, Bill answers questions about his ideas and his writing.

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