Category: Social Streams

Autism Social Streams 11-25-2015

25th of November 2015 11:14 AM

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You too can help!

25th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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New #autism training offered online, free to Ohioans #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

25th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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Mom’s sweet photo of little boy with #autism donating socks makes our day –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

25th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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Wrong again, Jenny McCarthy: First it was #vaccines and #autism now it’s #HIV
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 11:02 PM

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College Professors Suppressing 1st Amendment Rights RE #Vaccine Safety –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 09:02 PM

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Tucson mom may face charges over #autism #diet –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Elaine Dobbin: #Autism ‘is a crisis’ –
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24th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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Illumina to make #autism #research available online –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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How do police agencies handle calls for service involving people with #autism?
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 12:52 AM

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#Autism #jobs: Paraprofessional-Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

24th of November 2015 12:49 AM

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#Autism #jobs:Support For 24yo man with Autism #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

24th of November 2015 12:35 AM

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#Autism #jobs: Group Operations Manager #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

23rd of November 2015 11:02 PM

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Sparrow Rose Jones presents Living the #Autism Spectrum: An Insider’s Perspective –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

23rd of November 2015 09:02 PM

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CDC says 1 in 45 children diagnosed with #autism spectrum disorder –
#livingautismdaybyday #ASD

23rd of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Autism Society of Alabama offering “Sensory Santa” program –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_care #autism_fun #Christmas

23rd of November 2015 05:01 AM

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How #Swimming Boosts Happiness for Autistic Children –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #sports_therapy

23rd of November 2015 01:01 AM

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Scavenger hunt aims to raise money for #autism #research at EVMS –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

23rd of November 2015 12:54 AM

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#Autism #Job: Autism Services Program Manager #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

23rd of November 2015 12:54 AM

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#Autism #Jobs: ABA TUTOR (San Diego County) #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

22nd of November 2015 11:17 PM

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Missing Lewiston teen with #autism located in Los Angeles – #livingautismdaybyday

Vaccine Caused My Son’s Autism But That’s Just Me

Vaccine Caused My Son’s Autism But That’s Just Me
Photo Credits: Your Presence Heals

Someone asked me if vaccines can cause autism and I said yes. But that’s just my personal observation as a mother to a child with autism. After John received his MMR shots, the once vivacious boy almost immediately became prone to tantrums. We could not call it a meltdown then, thinking that it could just be because he’s a toddler and prone to that. Then, the banging of the head began and the hair pulling and rocking back and forth. Until one day, all the light that used to shine in his eyes was gone, extinguished to oblivion— as well as all his verbal communications completely disappeared.

Having been gone through a string of difficulties with my eldest son’s Tourette’s, I really thought I could not make it through with John’s diagnosis. There came a time that amid all the signs, I would tell myself that perhaps, the vaccine will be flushed from his system and he will be back to being a precocious little lad who always sports a smile. But two, three weeks passed then, a month, two, and then, the head-banging, constant body rocking and aloofness set in.

That’s when I realized that something is terribly wrong. At that time, I felt that the vaccine triggered John’s autism, that he had a negative response, just like he was “rewired” by the vaccine. I strongly believe this still. As a Mom, it was the most painful thing to see our son being transformed into something he had no say in. I castigated myself for having him take that shot. But that was 15 years ago. Who would have thought that such a routine vaccination could change our lives, forever.

When John was diagnosed with autism, the doctor’s cannot answer what caused it. There were already a lot of speculations about the health risk of MMR to young kids years ago but, it was (as always) debunked by the medical community as a farce. Vaccine means safety. No vaccine can cause an outbreak, a breach in the economy, an imbalance.

Truly, there are a lot of findings, observations, researches, and what-have-you debunking the link on vaccines and autism—and I totally understand it. There are also countless autism families who also believe that vaccines DO NOT cause autism—and I totally understand it, too. But as a Mom to a son with autism, I am firmly resolved that that vaccine played a significant role in my son’s autism—and I know this may cause a lot of opposing reactions but..

I am not asking anyone to follow my convictions. Your life story, as it seems, is definitely not the same as mine, in the same way as every autism case is unique.

I am not asking anyone not to get a vaccine. You should know what is right for your child. My only obligation is to my own.

I am not asking anyone to believe me. I just felt that I needed to take a stand as I have grown tired hearing and reading this endless debate on the vaccine-autism link.

Again, I am firm in my resolve that my son’s autism is caused— triggered or what you may call it— by a vaccine but, that’s just me. I am not asking you to believe me nor am I fetching your opinion on my personal issues.

This is what I believed in so, I hope you can stop debunking my belief. I respect the expertise on both sides of this argument and I do hope you can also respect my belief as a mother who carried her child with all the love in the world.

Social Streams 2015-11-13

13th of November 2015 11:45 AM

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A couple of months after we’ve finally settled down in our new home, an exciting development came our Johnny’s way. Apart from adjusting easily to his new school and meeting new friends, he has developed (though, he loved cooking with me when he was young ) a penchant on culinary cooking. So, we enrolled him in a culinary tech class and yes, such a sweet sweet surprise! [ 359 more words. ]

http://livingautismnow.com/smells-like-christmas/

13th of November 2015 09:03 AM

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D.L. Hughley Breaks Down When Sharing Story About Son With #Asperger’s Syndrome –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

13th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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BALL BENEFITS #AUTISM RESEARCH PROGRAM –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

13th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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This is #AWESOME!
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

12th of November 2015 11:01 PM

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Few housing options available for adults with #autism say family and experts –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

12th of November 2015 09:01 PM

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Adult #Autism: Funding in need of new direction

#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

12th of November 2015 09:04 AM

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‘Tsunami of teens with #autism’ reaching adulthood in coming years –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

12th of November 2015 07:25 AM

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What a fantastic review of my book, website and advocacy as a whole! I’m sharing this with you in the hope of reaching out more to others and, most importantly, in raising awareness for autism.

Here’s the link to the review — —

I would truly appreciate if you read the review thoroughly and come visit my website, too, at http://livingautismnow.com/ . My book is still available in Amazon.com and Amazon.ca which you can conveniently access on my website.

To Lorna d’Entremont of KidsCompanions.com, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your wonder-rific thoughts. You completely speak my mind. Bless you and your advocacy, too.

To everyone— let’s join hands in pushing for #autism_awareness and #autism_acceptance!
The best time is NOW.

12th of November 2015 05:04 AM

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Adult #Autism: The unique challenges of age –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

12th of November 2015 01:03 AM

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Police Charge 2 Officers in Death of Boy With #Autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_Justice

11th of November 2015 11:02 PM

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“Report: #Autism Now Throughout the Years 2011-2014 “
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

11th of November 2015 09:01 PM

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A Fitting Reminder for the Season of Gift-Giving >>>>

Danger warning about popular children’s toy could change your holiday shopping list –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autism_CARE

11th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Loras College launches program to help students with #autism succeed in college –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE #autism_EDUCATION

11th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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#Autism workshop held in Chipley –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE #education

11th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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When the School’s Response to My Son #Eloping Was ‘This Happens’ –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE #SAFETY #Wandering

10th of November 2015 11:02 PM

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Rutgers plan for #housing work opportunities for adults with #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE

10th of November 2015 09:02 PM

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Boy with #autism saves choking classmate, says ‘SpongeBob’ taught him Heimlich –
#AUsome! #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

10th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Rutgers launches center for adults with #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE #fundraiser

10th of November 2015 05:01 AM

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Russian educators want to replicate USU #autism program –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE #education

10th of November 2015 01:01 AM

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New center will help adults with #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismCARE

Social Streams Nov 3 2015

3rd of November 2015 09:03 AM

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Parents Say Essential Oils Help Children With #Autism Sleep, But Is There Proof? –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

3rd of November 2015 05:02 AM

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Quantitative #autism symptom patterns recapitulate differential mechanisms of genetic transmission in single and multiple incidence families –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

3rd of November 2015 01:08 AM

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Officer fired after assaulting teen with #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

3rd of November 2015 01:07 AM

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Is everyone scared of #AUTISM? >>> Study Suggests Autism Is Being Overdiagnosed –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

2nd of November 2015 11:06 PM

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New system helps first responders understand #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

2nd of November 2015 09:06 PM

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Official: Michigan #autism fund will run dry in a month
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness #autismcare

2nd of November 2015 10:39 AM

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Overwhelmed, frightened, confused? Find out some ways to overcome it.

2nd of November 2015 10:15 AM

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School under fire over ‘mistaken’ formal invite 4 boy with #autism #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 10:14 AM

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#Autism Society to raffle Mackinac Bridge tour tickets #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 10:11 AM

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FOUND: #Missing 20yo Ivy Tech student with #autism found safe – #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:55 AM

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Unattended child with #autism found #wandering reunited with family- #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:39 AM

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#Autism Society Board Chair Dr. Jim Ball Reappointed to IACC #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:28 AM

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Police Search for #Missing Teen with #Autism Schizophrenia – #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:25 AM

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Geraldine Dawson appointed to the federal Interagency #Autism Coordinating Committee

2nd of November 2015 09:05 AM

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Police Say Teacher Pushed Boy, 6, With #Autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

2nd of November 2015 05:16 AM

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What Girl Meets World Got Right About Friends, Family, and #Autism #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

2nd of November 2015 01:08 AM

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Oxytocin may benefit some children with #autism but it’s not the next wonder drug –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

1st of November 2015 11:05 PM

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Temple Grandin gives #autism advice during first visit to UTRGV #livingautismdaybyday

1st of November 2015 10:34 PM

Hope you all had fun trick or treatin’! xoxo John
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

1st of November 2015 10:33 PM

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Hope you all had fun trick or treatin’! xoxo John
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

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Social Streams Oct 31 2015

30th of October 2015 11:30 AM

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I believe there must be some truth to the adage “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”I believe many mothers and fathers out there are on the same page as I am when facing autism, a lifelong struggle. Hearing it for the first time felt like I am drowning in a bottomless pit. Was I scared? Confused? Angry? Yes, I was engulfed in so many emotions all at the same time. [ 654 more words. ]

http://livingautismnow.com/when-autism-becomes-you/

30th of October 2015 09:08 AM

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How people with #autism see the world –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

30th of October 2015 05:08 AM

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#Autism: Why Children of Color Are Often Diagnosed Too Late –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

30th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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Sandy Springs Officers Receive Training From Spirit Of #Autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness #safety

29th of October 2015 11:01 PM

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Project Lifesaver, Saving Those With #Autism Who Wander –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness #wandering

29th of October 2015 09:01 PM

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Really??? >>> Study Suggests #Autism Is Being Overdiagnosed

#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

29th of October 2015 09:08 AM

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Disabilities Didn’t Stop Her From Rowing In The Head Of The Charles — But Race Rules Almost Did –
#AUptimism #livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

29th of October 2015 05:16 AM

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Teen with disability using #art to stop bullying, inspire others –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

29th of October 2015 01:08 AM

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Google Glass could help kids with autism and more health news –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness #tech4autism

29th of October 2015 12:23 AM

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Police: Teen With #Autism Missing From Cobbs Creek Home #livingautismdaybyday#wandering

28th of October 2015 11:53 PM

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#Missing 3yo drowns in marshy Chesapeake waterway – #RIPCameron #wandering #autism

28th of October 2015 11:01 PM

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On monkey island, some animals carry #autism-linked mutation

#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

28th of October 2015 09:02 PM

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Overland Park allows boy with #autism to keep his backyard chickens –
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness #animaltherapy

28th of October 2015 12:49 PM

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Believe it or not – these famous people have autism!

28th of October 2015 11:34 AM

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28th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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Meet Sesame Street’s First Character with #Autismhttp://bit.ly/1O1RZpj
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness #sesamestreet_Julia

28th of October 2015 02:36 AM

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#Autism SPOTLIGHT: Dare to Listen – http://bit.ly/1GHTdTY#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

28th of October 2015 02:22 AM

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NC mom says slain son was bullied for weeks because of #autismhttp://bit.ly/1H9CjIS#livingautismdaybyday

28th of October 2015 02:12 AM

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Teen with #autism found in South Salt Lake reunited with parents – http://bit.ly/1MhB4su#livingautismdaybyday

28th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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This #Autism Mom Has Chained Herself to Department of Education Offices – http://bit.ly/1O1RRGo
#livingautismdaybyday #autism_Awareness

Social Stream October 17, 2015

17th of October 2015 09:04 AM

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Young adults with #autism work on building social skills — and dating –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismawareness #autismLove

17th of October 2015 05:04 AM

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What’s your take on this? >>> Her Parents Want Her Brother With #Autism to Move In With Her. She Said No. –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismawareness

17th of October 2015 03:55 AM

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My Circle of Girls offers 911 info session for girls with #autism #livingautismdaybyday

17th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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Café helps people with #autism put puzzle pieces together –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismawareness

16th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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When #Autism Doesn’t Speak –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismawareness

16th of October 2015 09:06 PM

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Ask The Pharmacist: Kids with autism may need natural support –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismawareness #alternativetherapy

16th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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Shots in the Dark Delves into Catastrophic #Vaccine Reactions –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

16th of October 2015 05:06 AM

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Samsung Canada Donating 200 Tablets to #Autism Families –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

16th of October 2015 01:06 AM

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Big Bang Theory star wins big donation for #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

15th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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WATCH: Celebrities Serve Up Support for #Autism Speaks Gala –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness #autismcare

15th of October 2015 09:05 PM

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When a Hug From Your Child Is the Rare Moment You Long For –
#livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

15th of October 2015 09:07 AM

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Pink, Conan O’Brien, L.A. Chefs Serve Up Support for #Autism Speaks Gala –
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness #fundraiser

15th of October 2015 05:05 AM

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Aspiring Model With #Autism May Be on the Cover of ‘Women’s Running’ –
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness

15th of October 2015 01:06 AM

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Hospital for Special Care to open inpatient #autism unit –
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness #autismcare

14th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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How a Child With #Autism Became ‘His Own Man’ After Treatment –
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness #AUptimism

14th of October 2015 09:06 PM

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First Responder Training o # Autism
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness #Safety

14th of October 2015 10:32 AM

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Autism Research: October 9, 2015 Week in Review – #livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

14th of October 2015 10:32 AM

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UPDATE: Missing man found #livingautismdaybyday #wandering

14th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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#Autism Center implements new program for 2nd year –
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness

14th of October 2015 05:06 AM

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N.J. school district facing discrimination claim involving boy with #autism
#livingautismdaybyday #AutismAwareness