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Succeeding in Spite of Autism

Despite being diagnosed at age 3 with autism, and facing numerous challenges in school, 26 year Scott Rich has succeeded in graduating college at San Francisco State University. He now has plans to pursue his Master's degree and become a Special Education teacher.

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Mon, 06/22/2009 - 07:21

Being Different

James Williams describes his experiences growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition on the Autism Spectrum. He also gives some advice to educators about dealing with behavior issues with special needs students.

Success with a Learning Difference

Speaking to a group of professional educators, James Williams, an adult diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, discusses the transition from childhood to adulthood for individuals diagnosed with learning differences and disabilities. He describes how he succeeded by being held to a high standard and by making a personal choice to succeed in life.

Stories of Life, Songs of Hope

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It's not classical or hip-hop. It's not Wayne Newton or Lil' Wayne. It's not the Super Bowl or Wimbledon. It's the millions of children, tweeners, pre-teens, teens, adults, and seniors around the world who have Autism that we should be celebrating. Beyond the medical journals, beyond the statistics, beyond the vials of blood that sit in labs to be tested ......we have wonderful friends who are making history every day. Through hard work, dedication and love there are teams celebrating everyday successes that will never be splashed across the headlines. Want to know what team is?


Almost Arrested

Kristi shares an example of how people in public can misunderstand a tantrum. By partnering with their therapist, Kristi's family turned a difficult situation into a positive experience and something they all grew from.

Tips: Success At The Dentist Part1

Christina shares practical tips for preparing for the dentist and any doctor appointment. To avoid meltdowns consider these tips in preparing for a successful trip.

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