Category: Blogs
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Autism Symbols and Their Meanings
Autism Symbols and Their Meanings Brandon Fredricks August 29, 2023 Symbols are an easy way to represent ideas and concepts. Regarding autism, there have been many different symbols used. The puzzle piece, the puzzle piece ribbon, the butterfly, the color blue, and the rainbow infinity symbol all represented autism awareness. But how did these symbols…
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Cha-Cha-Changes
Cha-Cha-Changes By Sandy Krause 8-17-23 New things, even the ones we want, cause stress. That’s true for NTs and ASD folks. But change is going to happen. It’s the natural order of things. Nature reminds us of this lesson with new weather moment to moment and seasonal changes. The world keeps moving as we age,…
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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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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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