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Making progress toward the dream: Autism in the Black community… the spectrum and outreach director for Autism Speaks, shares her thoughts on breaking down barriers to autism diagnosis and care and the importance of connecting with impacted families across the vast autism community.  As we celebrate Dr. Martin … with ASD and their caregivers face higher costs for things like medical and health care services, therapies and supports, respite care and education than people not affected by ASD. They also face greater loss of productivity at work. There’s a …

My New Year's resolution this year is simple… how to get through the hour, not the day, this is for you. No matter what is going on with your child, you have to take care of yourself, and find some “happy.” For years, I didn’t do this. I threw myself headlong into being my eldest son’s ABA … a few therapists a lot sooner than I did, I can honestly say the one big thing I would change is the fact I didn’t take care of myself, and allowed myself very few opportunities for respite. That choice has affected my health, some friendships, and my overall outlook on life, which has generally been …