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5 tips for parents of special needs children

By: Tracy Dee Whitt June 9, 2015

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Thinking positive is what gets me through. Crazy thing is I’m not a positive person. Now you say, Yeah right, sure you aren’t. But I’m not, I’m quite pessimistic, really the kind of “glass half empty” kinda gal. I’m fairly positive when it comes to autism though. I’m learning from some of the best, and I’ve…

contradicting the norm: autism on the playground

By: Tracy Dee Whitt August 12, 2014

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My favorite vacation spot is Ouray, CO, and I’m lucky because it’s only two hours away. It’s dubbed “Little Switzerland” and has gorgeous majestic mountains surrounding the small valley town. I absolutely love the views and slow atmosphere in this quaint town. When my husband, Justin, and I go on our weekend getaways once a year,…