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Losing the safety net: Adults with autism

It’s been 68 years since the first case of autism was diagnosed. For decades it was considered a rare disorder but in a single generation, autism has become one of the most common developmental disabilities, affecting an estimated 1.5 million …

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Holly Robinson Peete & OpenSky benefit HollyRod

OpenSky is the limit for celeb styles

Think Twitter, but with shopping. That’s what you get with OpenSky.com, a new social shopping site that launches Monday and features celeb “curators,” who you follow to discover new products. During April, The …

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Autism and Communication

In 2010, HollyRod introduced the “Give the Gift of Voice” campaign to provide tablets to give a voice to those without. To date, HollyRod has given away more tablets for communication for Autism than any other organization. Over 100 individuals …

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Autism Awareness Month

Joined By Family Members, Fellow Advocates and Inspiring Teens and Adults With Autism, Robinson Peete Continues Her Mission to Spotlight the Issues Affecting Families Touched By Autism

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, CBS’s THE TALK will dedicate four Friday shows …

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Autism Speaks LA -Walk Now for Autism

Join the Peetes Saturday April 23rd at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Holly and Rodney will be signing copies of “My Brother Charlie” and “Not My Boy!” at the event.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly …

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RJ Peete honored at “Genius of Autism Awards”

The ‘Genius of Autism’ honored 16 enormously talented autistic youth for their accomplishments in the fields of music, visual arts, poetry and athletics. Actress Laura Linney, along with a host of Broadway’s biggest stars and some very talented young adults …

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