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What the Internet Thinks of Autism

My son recently said to me, “The Internet thinks of autism as stupid people. Stupid and autism go hand in hand, on the Internet.” What? I asked him to clarify that statement. And, he did. He said, “When I read things on the Internet about autism, it seems like autism is called things like stupid.…

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Ironic Autism Opposites

A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many…

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7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens

It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common…

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Internet Safety

The following post is a sponsored conversation with Net Nanny. What IS “Internet safety?”  Most parents know that it is something they need to enforce, but aren’t sure HOW to do it nor where to start. Is it simply protecting children from cyberbullying and sexting? Is it preventing kids from stumbling across inappropriate pictures and…