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Posted by Beth Finke on December 28th, 2007
An article in yesterday’s Orlando Sentinel highlights anEaster Seals program that shows parents how to turn play into therapy. The story features Amanda Nero, who has two children with autism:
She felt unsure years ago, when doctors diagnosed her older son, Christian, now 5, with autism, and again when her younger son, Jaden, 3, was diagnosed …Read More » »
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Joey’s Gift and respite: a healthy break for families
Posted by Beth Finke on August 20th, 2007
Tonight’s Engaged and Underage reality TV show on MTV features Michelle Minotti Wright, a volunteer at Easter Seals Volusia and Flagler Counties in Florida. Michelle volunteers in memory of her brother Joey, who had Down syndrome and autism, and received services there.
Joey died …Read More » »
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