Damn, science!

By Rick Colosimo / May 26, 2012 / Comments Off on Damn, science!

 I really love this site; she’s got a way of focusing on clarity of communication.   Damn, science!   Yes, I know that many parents don’t agree, many more worry, and even more are questioning. Some of those are people I personally like and respect. Feel free to sound off in the comments if you…

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More thoughts on prevalence & DSM-V

By Rick Colosimo / May 16, 2012 / Comments Off on More thoughts on prevalence & DSM-V

Here are two more reviews/discussions of the CDC prevalence report from sources I believe to be intelligible, authoritative, and well-meaning, as opposed to fear-mongering, uninformed, and unskilled). The Autism Science Foundation describes the basics of the report in cogent language and provides a little education along the way, helping the reader understand what is being…

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Autism costs more than money

By Rick Colosimo / May 4, 2012 / Comments Off on Autism costs more than money

  Here’s a short CNN piece reflecting on the costs of autism. It’s not news to those of us who’ve been living with it, but I’m sure it will surprise the heck out of those friends of yours and mine who don’t know the numbers. But there’s another poignant moment in this piece that is…

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Get dinner in Glen Rock NJ on May 2 and support Autism Speaks for free

By Rick Colosimo / May 1, 2012 / Comments Off on Get dinner in Glen Rock NJ on May 2 and support Autism Speaks for free

My friend Christina Peck is helping out with a fundraising event at Francesca’s in Glen Rock on Wednesday, May 2. Every order leads to a donation to Autism Speaks. Christina is a very involved parent who has helped many families with her book, Blessed with Autism. I’ll be there, and you might as well too.…

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