“Joe” was a 70-year old man with a feisty personality and a love of people; he also had some serious health needs that caused him to need extra care. After a few months of struggling to live on his own, he moved in with his daughter. Joe’s daughter was very involved in his care

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My child is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me; the greatest gift and blessing of my life. That being said, the postpartum period I experienced was easily the greatest challenge I have ever faced.

Autism Society of America has been working with all of its local affiliates, including Autism Society - The Heartland, and other national organizations connected to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to federally change "Awareness" to "Acceptance."

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