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Say it with me: We the Parents Make it Happen!

On: February 2, 2017

Last January 19, 2017 at the Palm Harbor Library (FL) more than 35 families from Tampa Bay and beyond responded and confirmed the need to hold meetings with content created by, led and with meaning to parents. Reality is, all families would have benefitted from the messages shared. The universal message ofContinue Reading

Volunteer work in the Happy Kingdom!

By: friendsautism17

On: January 30, 2017

In: Uncategorized

Yes, at 8/9 years old doing volunteer work is extremely important. But wait, at this age kids should be in parks, riding bikes, some may say playing computer games is part of being a kid these days. But T. and her friend S. were taken to the Thrift Store, part ofContinue Reading

#Autismisnotscary at the Women’s March!

By: friendsautism17

On: January 21, 2017

In: Uncategorized

As a parent, I realize I must constantly open more doors to assist the process of understanding what life can be about… With a diagnosis like autism, on any given day, it can be so challenging to help your offspring understand the meaning of different situations we can witness. TodayContinue Reading

How to get the local media to report on events in your community?

By: friendsautism17

On: January 17, 2017

In: Uncategorized

As we get ready for our event Autism and Employability, we approach the press wanting to get exposure and let Tampa Bay know their involvement is needed. Our latest experience… – Sent note via FB to local reporters stating: Help me invite Chick-fil-A HR folks! They should participate in ourContinue Reading

I am an educated woman, I earn minimum wage and I get food stamps . Here’s why.

By: friendsautism17

On: January 4, 2017

In: Uncategorized

by Yadira V. Calderon I am obsessed with traveling, discovering and understanding life. I became the editor of a trade publication for the baking industry and visited most Spanish speaking countries. I did Logistics for the cement industry. I taught American Government in China. Everywhere I went, as a touristContinue Reading