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Welcome to the Military Families Blog! Despite its title, this blog is an open forum for anyone to post and find information about raising a child with autism. It is our hope that the stories, dialogue, and resources shared here may be an added source of support for families touched by autism.

Characteristics of Great Apps for Kids With Autism
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By agilmour

May 16th, 2012 | (1)

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This article was originally posted on the Moms with Apps blog and is reprinted here with ...

The New Autism Prevalence Data: 1 in 88
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A member of OAR’s Scientific Council, Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, has a passion for education ...

Comparing General Education to Special Education: What are the Differences?
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Students with autism are educated in a variety of settings including general education (GE) and ...

How to Use OAR’s Kit for Kids
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The rising numbers of students with autism in public schools and the increased attention autism ...

More than a T-shirt: Spectrum Works Aims to Create Plenty of Possibilities
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An estimated 200,000 children with autism will turn 21 in the next five years, says ...

Are Middle School Students Familiar with Autism?
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Middle school is a socially challenging time for most students, especially those with autism. With ...

Peer Mediation and Autism
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OAR-funded researcher Audrey Blakeley-Smith, PhD, is an assistant professor in the departments of psychiatry and ...

Responding to People with Autism during Emergencies
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Author Geoff Crist is the proud parent of ...

Before an Emergency: Making Friends with Emergency Responders
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The author of this post, Glenda Fuge is co-founder of Developmental Pathways for Kids, a ...

Time for Your Child’s IEP? Don’t Forget to Include Safety Skills
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Individuals with disabilities have higher rates of abuse, work-related injuries, and sexual exploitation. These facts ...