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	<title>Autism is Not the Boss &#187; Independence and Responsibility</title>
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	<description>Parenting tips for children on the autism spectrum. Is it possible to live with autism without losing your mind, your life savings, or your spouse? Yes! It may be an uphill climb at times, but there are also some surprisingly easy spots. So for those parents who are determined to enjoy life with autism, welcome.</description>
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		<title>I Wish I Could Stop Fussing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wish I could stop fussing over my son, but I can&#8217;t.  Between the shhhing and the how-are-you-feelings and the can-I-get-you-somethings, I am aware that I am fawning over my only child.  And it isn&#8217;t good for him.
It is a lesson that needs frequent reinforcing. During one of his Cub Scout meetings, Connor was etching  leaves with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chores… A simple name change and a little collaboration get the job done</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Figuring that Connor, my seven-year old, was ready for more responsibility, I approached other moms to see what their children were doing in the Chores department. My heart sank to my toes as I realized that once again I was late to the task. Many moms had been watching their children happily scrubbing, dusting, making [...]]]></description>
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