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		<title>Summer Camp Ideas for Children with Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katrina Davis, BA Family Services Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer. Vacation. Two exciting words for many kids and parents. For children and families living with autism, the end of the school year and the long days of summer can be very challenging- and anything but relaxing. Finding appropriate and accomodating summer camps and activities for children on the autism spectrum requires some preparation and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Education Law: Navigating the IEP Process- Autism 200 Series Class</title>
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		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/special-education-law-navigating-the-iep-process-autism-200-series-class/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Autism Blog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that the next Autism 200 Series lecture will be  Thursday, May17, 2012 at Seattle Children&#8217;s Hospital in Wright Auditorium from 7-8:30 pm. This month&#8217;s class &#8220;Autism 205: Special Education Law: Navigating the IEP Process&#8221; will be lead by Stacy Gillett, Special Education Ombudsman for Washington. Whether you are a family member or professional who supports families with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do Kids with Autism Do That?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 22:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Vigo, MSW, LICSW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When my kids were young, my son Justin was quite curious about the many odd mannerisms his sister with autism demonstrated. We welcomed his questions as well as those from his curious neighborhood friends who we were determined to include in our friendly and oh-so-unconventional home. I did my parental best to offer up ideas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Autism Blog&#8217;s One Year Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/the-autism-blogs-one-year-anniversary/</link>
		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/the-autism-blogs-one-year-anniversary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jana Wardell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been one whole year since we leapt into the blogosphere and launched The Autism Blog. We set out to provide a resource to parents, caregivers and families affected by autism. We wanted to write from our heart, but also with our head, as we know a Google search on “autism” can be so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sensitivity in Terms We Use To Describe People with Autism</title>
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		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/sensitivity-in-terms-we-use-to-describe-people-with-autism/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Vigo, MSW, LICSW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? • Parents in a support group are introducing themselves and sharing a bit about their child with autism. One parent begins with this, “I have a high-functioning child; he isn’t retarded”, and goes on to describe the very challenging behaviors that are impeding his son’s activities of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Autism in 2012- An Update on Legislation, Events and Research</title>
		<link>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/autism-in-2012-an-update-on-legislation-events-and-research/</link>
		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/autism-in-2012-an-update-on-legislation-events-and-research/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mendy Minjarez PhD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treatment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/?p=2778</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Well…it has been a whole year since we launched our blog. Hard to believe. A lot has happened in a year’s time. Prince William tied the knot, I had a baby, the New York Giants won the Super Bowl, and Seattle saw record snow fall. Oh wait…you are reading because you want an autism update, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Metabolic Conditions and Risk for Autism</title>
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		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/metabolic-conditions-and-risk-for-autism/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Autism Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been watching the news today you&#8217;ve probably heard something about the study out of UC Davis, released today, entitled &#8220;Maternal Metabolic Conditions and Risk for Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders&#8221;. The study looked at the link between obesity, diabetes and autism and found an association between metabolic conditions during pregnancy (diabetes, obesity and hypertension), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Continued Coverage on the DSM-5</title>
		<link>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/continued-coverage-on-the-dsm-5/</link>
		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/continued-coverage-on-the-dsm-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jana Wardell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several weeks ago Dr. Bryan King gave us an update from the front lines on how the DSM-5 would be modified. Please see his piece on CNN for continuing coverage of this. What are your thoughts on the changes?]]></description>
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		<title>New Guidelines for Birth to Three Services in Washington State</title>
		<link>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/new-guidelines-for-birth-to-three-services-in-washington-state/</link>
		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/new-guidelines-for-birth-to-three-services-in-washington-state/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charles A. Cowan, MD</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/?p=2704</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Washington State Department of Early Learning recently released new guidelines that are designed to provide direction for birth to three centers to better support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Washington State. Importantly, the guidelines also include children who are suspected of having ASD not just those with a formal diagnosis. This is critical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Autism Prevalence Rate Increases to 1 in 88</title>
		<link>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/autism-prevalence-rate-increases-to-1-in-88/</link>
		<comments>http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/autism-prevalence-rate-increases-to-1-in-88/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Autism Blog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that an estimated 1 in 88 children in the United States are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The number is based off a study published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report provides autism prevalence estimates from 14 areas. According to [...]]]></description>
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