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1 in 36 children are reported to be autistic

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My someone with Autism. Mommy loves you, Lennon!!

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"The Missing Heart," a poem a student shared with me in April 2020

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"The Missing Heart," a poem a student shared with me in April 2020

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I spent almost 10 years working in various Autistic Support Classrooms so I have a TON of students with Autism that make me smile, even though I'm not with them every day anymore! My nephew is also on the Autism Spectrum and is always making the family laugh anytime we see him.

I am constantly in awe of how hard these individuals work to exist in our world. I encourage everyone to spend a little time trying to explore their world, too!

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This is Alex, a young man who goes to my church. He calls me his BFF and he loves to hang out during coffee time and tell me about his week.

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My Nephew has autism. Although it can be very challenging for him socially, he is a warm, pleasant and extremely bright young man. He excels in science and someday wants to go to college and work for an engineering company!

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Leyton and Delaney (Mr. Danka's children)

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This is my son Leyton. He was diagnosed at the age of 2. He is such a fun-loving and free-spirited young man. Leyton has a laugh that is contagious and a smile that will light up any room. His superpower is his photographic memory just like his dad. At his elementary school I think that he knows almost every student and staff by name. Which sometimes can just brighten anyone's day as he walks down the hall each morning greeting everyone by name.

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This is a show I have watched faithfully for more than 20 years. Currently, there is a contestant with Autism and she recently had an "episode" on TV. She shared her story to the world! She made me smile!