I've decided to rename this section as News since I use the forum as a place to put things I think are newsworthy. This is a place read the latest nationwide and also local news around Central New York. If you are in Syracuse and have a child with autism, I promise you will find it interesting!
NEW FORUM - Great Places To Live
I found a real need on the internet to find details on what is available nationwide for parents of children with disabilities. So when I find interesting articles or interesting websites, I will place the name of the town in the subject line and you can click there to find out more!
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What is Autism?
Autism is a biological disorder of the brain that impairs communication and social skills. Some of the markers are as follows: absence or delay of speech and language, repetition of words (echolalia) in place of a normal verbal communication, difficulty relating to other children and adults, and absence of eye contact.
Fast Facts:
- 1.5 Million Americans are affected by autism
- 50 children are diagnosed with autism every day.
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Giving a voice to children with autism.
