Author: Brandon Fredricks
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A Brief History of Autism
A Brief History of Autism Brandon Fredricks August 1, 2023 The first person to be diagnosed with autism was Donald Gray Triplett . An Austrian psychiatrist named Leo Kanner first met with Triplett in 1938. After five years, Kanner referred to Triplett as Case 1. But was Kanner the first to describe autism? Has the…
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3 Benefits to Joining a Social Group
3 Benefits to Joining a Social Group Brandon Fredricks July 16, 2023 It is in the nature of humans to be social. We seek to form relationships, gain a sense of belonging, and find support. We can foster these types of connections through a social group. These groups allow us to explore our hobbies, network…
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An NT Mom’s Thoughts
An NT Mom’s Thoughts 11 July 2023 Sandy Krause I keep hearing what seems like conflicting statistics. First how employers can’t seem to find good, reliable staff. Second about how our ASD adults are either unemployed or under-employed. Is it just me or does it seem like these two provide a solution for each. One…
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On the Radio
On the Radio Brandon Fredricks July 7, 2023 What We Did. Our TreASures invited Sandy and me to discuss Wisconsin Autism Empowerment’s mission on the Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community radio show. Jill Economou hosts the show from Ellenbecker Investment Group. Our tentative air date is August 13th, 2023, at 10 am CDT on WISN AM 1130.…
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