Discussion on why African American children are diagnosed less often and later than non whites.Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black ChildrenUnder-representation of African Americans in autism genetic researchAutism diagnoses tend to come later for African-American childrenCheck out my blogpost on the subject;http://auttoknow.blogspot.com/2012/09/falling-through-cracks-when-african.html

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African Americans and Autism, Falling through the Cracks

Discussing autism and culture through the context of disability models.

You Aut to Know - Models of Disability...Models for Autism

****Sorry for the toxic sound, still not sure, but will make sure its better next week, please come by and listen again!****** Are you a difficult parent? In regards to special education and IEP's do teachers dread meeting with you?  A discussion on You Aut to Know - check out the companion post to this podcast at auttoknow.blogspot.com.Unique perspective of autism, parenting and life from the mother of three on the autism spectrum

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"Nor had I erred in my calculations--nor had I endured in vain. I at length felt that I was free."Edgar Allan Poe, The Pit and the Pendulum Do you still have that hope, that motivation and drive to keep on?  Or are you laden with years of parenting guilt.  Parents of special needs children can sometimes carry around loads of guilt from what they should of, could of, would of done for their kids.   Today, I will address it and figure out a good place to put it. Only on You Aut to Know!

You Aut to Know; Where to Put Your Guilt

"Mind Stealers from Outer Space" and other acceptable excuses for my behavior.Join me for the "Grand Re-Opening" of the You Aut to Know weekly radio show.New time, new format, new guest, and new look, same old host.This weeks topics include; back to school, Autism style, how to retrieve your mind from outer space, updates on me and my crew, and interesting stories from around the web.

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How does one raise three children diagnosed with autism? What kind of support to you need? Where do you go for help? Host Nicole Flamer is taking it to the next level sharing her unique story and balancing loving and living through the context of chaos, challenge and change.

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