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Moms on Trusera know what it’s like to have a child with autism. That’s why they’re here, and why they want you to take part. This is a place where you will take control of your child’s health, gain confidence (or give it!) and maybe even get inspired to take action. Either way, Trusera has thousands of parents coping to various degrees who share daily doses of empowerment and insight.

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Autism expert says if she had the choice, she'd stay autistic

by TruseraOnAutism

She may be 60 years old, but Temple Grandin, Ph.D., knows what she’s talking abut when she gives lectures across the country. “If I could snap my fingers and become non-autistic, I would not because then I wouldn’t be me,” she says in her book, Thinking In Pictures: My Life with Autism. (It’s one of five books she’s published on the topic).

She’s a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and designed a hug machine using a cattle restraint as a model. Her machine is used for children who don’t enjoy human touch.

As a child, she says in her book, she couldn’t stand to be he...[more]

Resources

Audio Interview with autism expert

A mom of a 14-year-old daughter with autism talks to a doctor who specializes in autism. They, along with a radio-show host, discuss autism.
Parent's Guide to Autism

This book gives a step by step guide, and is highly recommended by Trusera users. Hart has both a brother and a son with autism, and covers basics.
You're Going to Love This Kid!

This book, which we're mentioning just in time for back-to-school, is highly recommended. While it's written for teachers, it gives parents useful insight, too.
Does my child have autism?

If you're not sure, we found a great, comprehensive list of screening tools that can help you. Everything from videos to experts in your area:
State-by-state guide to autism resources

We know there are many great autism-related organizations out there. This one's site has a handy guide that can get you the expert help you need.