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Autism Chronicles: Amy's Story, Part One

Six-year-old Kollin is on the mild side of the autism spectrum.

Just about anyone who's done it will tell you – being good a parent is a tough job. Being a single parent is even harder. Add to that the challenges of raising a child with autism, and you have Amy Thompson's life. She’s mother to 6-year-old Kollin and 4-year-old Olivia. Kollin’s considered to be on the mild end of the autistic spectrum.

The disorder is one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in America. It affects one in every 150 children. As part of the ongoing series, Autism Chronicles, we present to you this day in the life of the Thompson family.

Our story on Amy Thompson is part of the Autism Chronicles series produced by Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister for Long Haul Productions in association with Chicago Public Radio. Partial funding from the Coleman Foundation.

Tomorrow, we’ll follow Amy Thompson as she seeks, for the first time, the support of other parents of autistic children.

Linda Betzold, Huntley, IL // Wednesday, July 09, 2008 @ 12:48 PM

The Chicago area chapter of TACA is presenting a New Parent Seminar on July 19th in Oak Park. It is a one-day education program presented by parents for parents. I would greatly appreciate it if you could post this opportunity for parents on any site you think appropriate. The goal of the one-day parent seminar is to give parents and caretakers the "jump start" they need at the beginning of their journey with autism. Experienced, veteran parents of children with autism volunteer their to time to present on topics such as traditional therapies, biomedical intervention, dietary intervention, advocating for your child in the schools, who pays for what, available Illinois services, recommended first steps, and surviving the first year after diagnosis. Lunch will be provided. Where: Fenwick High School, 505 W. Washington Blvd, Oak Park, IL When: Saturday, July 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $28 per individual or $45 pr couple Register on the TACA website: http://www.tacanow.org/store/home.php?cat=274