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April 24, 2019
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Oxygen Mask Podcast: Take a breath with us!

During this month of autism awareness and acceptance, we are excited to announce our freshest new endeavor: The Oxygen Mask Podcast. A collaboration between CEA’s Executive Director, Beth Dierker, and Tera Girardin, author & photographer of “Faces of Autism,” the … Continue reading →

March 30, 2019
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March Family Meetup @ Richardson Nature Center

Connect casually with other parents and kids while hiking, building log bridges and forts, puppeteering, or animal watching over drinks and snacks. Dress for some outdoors time with snow and slush! All children must have supervising parent or caregiver. This … Continue reading →

March 22, 2019
by Beth
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Stress: The Slush Factor

In my last post, I shared research findings on two stress interventions for special needs parents that proved effective. One was a mindfulness program and the other a program based in positive psychology. I summarized the findings about the stress … Continue reading →

February 16, 2019
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February Family Meetup: Silverwood Park

Connect casually with other parents and kids while hiking, drawing, geocaching, or just chilling. As usual, dress warm for the walk! CEA will have cocoa available along with a snack. All children must have supervising parent or caregiver. This event … Continue reading →

January 31, 2017
by Margaret
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Growing a Foodie, Part 2

Last week I started us off on my journey through expanding my son’s food choices. Here are the next four tips in my top seven Eating Adventures strategies. Refresh yourself on the first three here! 4) Try again . . … Continue reading →

May 9, 2014
by Justin
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Siblings of Autism

Parenting a family that includes Siblings of Autism is fraught with doubt, guilt, and, of course, bittersweet moments. Read one parent’s letter to their youngest, neurotypical daughter. Then sign up for our May 15 Lecture Series where we help parents … Continue reading →

December 9, 2013
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Literacy & Autism

Why should you be thinking about literacy when you are still working on daily living skills? How do you engage your toddler in books when he won’t sit still? And, finally, how can you use books as a tool for … Continue reading →

November 14, 2013
by Shannon
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Toys for Autism

Ready for the holidays? Puzzled by what to get your loved one?Join us for this presentation where St. David’s and Creative Kidstuff reveal the expertise behind the CK Autism line of toys. You’ll never regret another gift with these tools … Continue reading →