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Journey Beyond the Spectrum – To a Woodworking Success

The following is an excerpt from The Sawinery the complete article is found at: https://www.sawinery.net/…/gregory-chabolla-story-from-spe…/ the author/owner asked if we would share: GREGORY CHABOLLA’S STORY – Back in 1998, 3 ½ years old Gregory was diagnosed with a form of autism called the Pervasive Development Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified or PDD-NOS. We asked his mom, Michelle, […]

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New Years Break-In

News / Scott Band

We did not start 2019 off in the way we wished. Sadly, the Autism Awareness Shop was burglarized overnight on New Years Eve. The thieves threw a rock through our front door and stole cash, before getting away. It could have been much worse, but it has still left us feeling very violated. We were

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What I have learned in the past seven weeks while working at the Autism Awareness Shop

Victoria's Blog / Scott Band

I have learned a lot of stuff while working here in the past seven weeks. I have learned how to use a cash register and interacted with the customers. I have learned how to tag and price items in the store. I helped organize and hang stuff on the racks. And I learned how to

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What my favorite things are about Christmas and what I find challenging about it.

Victoria's Blog / Scott Band

Christmas is one my favorite holidays in the year. The things I love about Christmas are spending time with family, giving and receiving presents, and Christmas dinner. My favorite Christmas food is ham, sugar cookies, and corn on the cob. But Christmas can also be a bit of a challenge. The things I find challenging

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What do you wish everyone knew about autism?

Sarah's Blog / Scott Band

I wish that many people were more educated about what autism really is. One main thing that I wish people knew about autism is that it effects each person differently. I feel that many people may assume that just because someone is autistic, they have the exact same types of struggles or personality traits as

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Why do you think having a job is so important for someone with autism?

Sarah's Blog / Scott Band

I think that having a job is an extremely important part of anyone’s first steps to becoming an adult. This is especially important for someone with autism, for many different reasons. First of all, I think that it is a very good opportunity to be able to make friends outside of school and not only

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What a perfect day looks like for me!

Victoria's Blog / Scott Band

In the morning, I like to watch YouTube videos. This helps me wake up in the morning. And then I get up and feed my pets. And then I do some cleaning, and I make myself some breakfast. I like to have eggs and toast in the morning. In the afternoon, I watch TV with

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What advice would you give parents raising a child with Autism?

Victoria's Blog / Scott Band

Try being patient with them. Autistic people may have a hard time doing things on their own and may need your help with certain tasks. Try not to be too hard on them. Getting angry and yelling at your Autistic child may make them nervous and timid. Kids with Autism have skills that they can

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10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Autism

Victoria's Blog / Scott Band

Not everyone has the same symptoms of Autism and it varies from person to person. We are all unique! Some people have different levels of Autism, that is why it’s called a spectrum. Everyone with Autism has a skill to share. Some people may make assumptions about someone with Autism. For example, people may think

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