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Autism Light

@AutismLight

Alan Stokes, Blogger and Tweeter for worldwide #autismawareness & #autismacceptance. Father of an adult son with #autism.

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Joined June 2011
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“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” — ​Benjamin Franklin​ via the 5-Bullet Friday newsletter (tim.blog/fbf) from @tferriss
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Take some time to tell someone you love them today. Show an act of kindness if you can. There is a lot of hate in the world (and on Twitter), but we don’t have to add to it. Hope y’all have a good day today.
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads doing their best. You love your kids, no matter what. You raise them, praise them, let them become who they are, and support and encourage them every step of the way. This day is for you. #HappyFathersDay2022
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New Blog Post: Mikey Brannigan is #Autism Light 472. He is an extraordinary runner from #newyork who has autism. autism-light.blogspot.com/20…
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After an extended leave of absence the Autism Light blog has named #Autism Light #471. Today we travel to Midland, Michigan to meet Nicole Webster, a single autism mother with brain cancer, who inspired the #holdontokindness movement. autism-light.blogspot.com/20…
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Special Needs Parenting in the Age of Pandemic

Special Needs Parenting in the Age of Pandemic

This moment is hard for everyone. For parents of special needs kids, it’s harder.

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Judy Putnam of the @LSJNews is retiring. She wrote the first news story on our travels to YMCA’s. Check out this article from Lansing State Journal: Thank you, readers, for a thrilling ride as I end my stint as the LSJ's news columnist lansingstatejournal.com/stor…
Thank you, readers, for a thrilling ride as I end my stint as the LSJ's news columnist

Thank you, readers, for a thrilling ride as I end my stint as the LSJ's news columnist

Five years ago, I couldn't foresee the rich material I would find in my own backyard and the occasional delight in making a positive difference.

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A New Year blessing for you all, written by one of the students on my Autism & Poetry project last year.
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Augie from @JacksPlace4Aut has arrived at the David D. Hunting YMCA, in the @GRYMCA. Their water slide is Jonathan’s favorite of all time.
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Augie of @JacksPlace4Aut at the Flint Pierson Road YMCA @YMCA_of_Flint. Wonderful facility and even more fantastic people. Home of the best 3 decker sauna in the state.
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Augie of @JacksPlace4Aut is visiting the Pierson Road YMCA @YMCA_of_Flint. We are meeting such wonderful people in a beautiful facility.
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Full Video Twitter msg from Autism boy thanking Twitter followers and many others for special bday wishes! #sothankful #autism #Novemberbirthdays Autism, having no friends for bdays + Twitter sends thousands of bday wi... youtu.be/3zEmlGo-lQE via @YouTube

Autism, having no friends for bdays + Twitter sends thousands of bday wishes to boy with autism

Joshua is on the autism spectrum disorder, he is turning 12 years o...

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On November 11th my son Joshua turns 12yrs old. He's never once had one friend 2 invite to a his birthday party. Still a couple days away but was hoping 4 a couple of birthday wishes for this sweet boy? Ty! #autism #autismawarenesss – at Jacksonville Beach, FL
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@espn7 Nov 2019
Kent State's Kalin Bennett becomes the first player with autism to score in a Division I game 👏
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Inspiring Autism News from Kent State University @KentStMBB kdvr.com/2019/11/06/first-di…

First Division I scholarship basketball player with autism debuts with Kent State

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@CBSNews22 Oct 2019
WATCH: A firefighter visiting a school noticed a girl with autism was not having a good time – so, he held her in his arms and comforted her 😭 cbsn.ws/2o6Y0fp
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Michigan Senate-passed bill could improve police interactions for people with autism, hearing loss mlive.com/public-interest/20…

Michigan Senate-passed bill could improve police interactions for people with autism, hearing loss

The bills would let drivers with autism or hearing issues voluntarily disclose a “communication impediment designation” to the Secretary of State when obtaining a driver’s license or registering...

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@USATODAY21 Oct 2019
If you see a child carrying a blue bucket this Halloween, don’t ask them to say “trick or treat,” this mom says. usatoday.com/story/life/pare…

Mom encourages blue candy buckets on Halloween to raise awareness for kids with autism

A mom of a son, who is nonverbal, hopes a blue bucket on Halloween will spread autism awareness. The Autism Society of America said the sign may help.

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We have arrived in St. Clair Shores for Family Fun Day from 12-3pm and met their Executive Director, Doug Edwards. Thanks to @JacksPlace4Aut and @YMCADetroit for hosting a great event today.
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Augie of @JacksPlace4Aut experiencing many fun places today at Visser Family YMCA in @GRYMCA.
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