Autism Unexpected Archive: December 2010


  • Our year in autism

    It can be hard to see improvements in your child during day-to-day life. After reflecting on 2010 as a whole, our autism mom sees huge changes in her son. Published December 31 2010

  • Teacher gifts from autism families: More than the norm

    Teacher gifts make up a big chunk of this autism mom's holiday budget—but they are well worth it. Published December 20 2010

  • NCC's Respitality offers caregivers a night on the town

    Some caregivers of developmentally disabled children haven't gone out for fun for years. The National Children's Center aims to change that with its "Respitality" program. Published December 15 2010

  • IPads: Near-miracles for kids with autism

    Guest columnist Shannon Des Roches Rosa tells the story of her son Leo and how winning an iPad in a raffle changed his life. Here are some of his experiences — and his favorite apps. Published December 5 2010

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Jean Winegardner

Jean Winegardner

When Jean had her first child in 2001, "autism" was about the scariest word she could think of. Six years later when her second child was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, a form of autism, she was just happy to have a ...

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