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	<title>Autism is Not the Boss &#187; I Wish I Could Stop Fussing</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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		<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 other children.  When it was time to move on to the next activity, Connor was still working on his etchings,  so I prompted him to put his crayon down.  He did so, but was  clearly mortified that his mother had stepped in to correct him.  <a href="http://autismisnottheboss.com/2009/03/i-wish-i-could-stop-fussing/"> Continue reading...</a>]]></description>
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