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		<title>[Guest Post] I See What You Are Saying</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/04/26/see-what-you-are-saying/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“I see”, he said, “I see exactly what you mean.” “No you don’t”, she answered, “you haven’t listened to anything I’ve been saying and you have no idea what I am talking about.” And in just a few short sentences, you have the beginnings or perhaps, the continuation of a disagreement. Could be about something]]></description>
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		<title>Demystifying Alternative Therapies for Children with Autism</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/04/17/alternative-therapies-autism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1952</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Reposted with permission from Healthism. For parents of children on the Autism Spectrum figuring out treatment can be tough. The spectrum is vast and children have different symptoms and triggers that require different treatments. There are a number of ways to treat your child’s needs through different therapies &#8211; from the way you eat to]]></description>
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		<title>Siblings in the Shadows</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/04/03/siblings-in-the-shadows/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1939</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“It’s not fair! Everything you say is always about Autism, Autism, Autism! You always write about him and put his pictures everywhere!” My firstborn gets a little sensitive about my website and the training classes, workshops and marketing materials I create. Sure, I can remind her about all the special privileges she receives and the]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Fever – Time to Get the Body Moving!</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/03/20/get-the-body-moving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1920</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am learning from my mistakes. Hey, that’s better than continuing a pattern for an indefinite amount of time, unwilling to look at what may or may not be working, right? My son, being an unschooler for a little over six months, is very much out of shape. Oh, I know the reason. He spends]]></description>
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		<title>When Connections Are Made</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/03/06/when-connections-are-made/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most perplexing characteristics of Autism that manifests in my son is his lack of ability to put together cause-and-effect connections. Because he is so ridiculously brilliant and advanced academically, it is easy for me to overlook typical actions such as burning his hand on the stove and then touching it again without]]></description>
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		<title>You’ve Heard of Gluten Free for Autism, but What the Heck is Casein?</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/01/19/what-the-heck-is-casein/</link>
		<comments>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/01/19/what-the-heck-is-casein/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1786</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many children on the Autism Spectrum have benefited greatly from a gluten free diet. Gluten and gluten-like proteins are found in wheat and other grains as well as foods made from those grains. They are also found in food starches, semolina, couscous, malt, some vinegars, soy sauce, flavorings, and artificial colors. What is Casein? Casein]]></description>
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		<title>What are My Top 6 Go-To Blogs?</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/01/05/top-6/</link>
		<comments>http://spiritofautism.org/2012/01/05/top-6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1763</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite what goes on in my home from day-to-day, I truly never have to feel alone as a parent raising a child with Autism. It&#8217;s 2012, and the number of resources, experts, and all-around amazing souls available at the click of my mouse is one of the backbones of my survival. I wish this were]]></description>
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		<title>OW! Why Did You Just Punch Me?!?</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2011/12/07/ow-why-did-you-just-punch-me/</link>
		<comments>http://spiritofautism.org/2011/12/07/ow-why-did-you-just-punch-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1710</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most challenging of my son&#8217;s behaviors on a daily basis is his impulsivity. It has also been magnified greatly since the onset of precocious puberty. What is impulsivity? On MedicineNet.com, it is defined as: Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought. People who are overly impulsive, seem unable to curb their]]></description>
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		<title>8 Ways for Your Child to Burn off Energy Indoors</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2011/11/03/burn-off-energy-indoors/</link>
		<comments>http://spiritofautism.org/2011/11/03/burn-off-energy-indoors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1661</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Brrr! The weather&#8217;s starting to get chilly (I hear it&#8217;s actually snowing in places other than Georgia&#8230; color me jealous!). The kids are spending more time inside &#8211; where does that leave fitness and movement? Let me tell you what happens in our house if we don&#8217;t find a way to burn off that energy:]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Setting Your Child Up for Success or Failure?</title>
		<link>http://spiritofautism.org/2011/10/13/success-or-failure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debi Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://spiritofautism.org/?p=1630</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I sometimes fail to remember: as parents we are not raising children, we are raising happy, productive, balanced adults. Recently a friend of mine of 17 years had the courage to express an observation about the way I frequently respond to some of my son&#8217;s less-than-desirable behaviors. Instead of feeling judged or on the defensive,]]></description>
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