Communicate to Educate a 24 hour Autism Event – Why we are offering this option

As with everything else in the Autism community there is division as to what is best, perhaps the reason is in the diversity of the disorder itself. I am the founder of The Coffee Klatch and respect the opinions of all. There is validity to any attempt to raise awareness for Autism and I respect

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Holidays Ring Hollow for some Special Needs Children by Lorna d’entremont

Lorna d”entremont is a frequent contributor and guest host on The Coffee Klatch. She is also the mother of Pierrette and is a very active advocate and mentor to all of us. Honored to feature one of her writings here. Holidays and celebrations, like Easter, Thanksgiving, and birthdays, should be a happy time in families.

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Changlings and Shapeshifters and Ghouls – Oh My – Adventures in OZ by Elise

This is a repost from October 2009. With Halloween just around the corner I thought it might be relevant to understand that not every holiday is for every child and that it is just fine, not withstanding some idiots who seem to think otherwise. Read the abuse heaped upon some other bloggers who openly told

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