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Puzzle Pieces

How do people with autism view themselves?

10/09/2008 05:22 PM
Johanna Eubank

Autism is often described as a developemental disorder that affects social and communication skills. But if you were to ask a person with autism how autism makes him or her different, what would that person say?

Can the presidential candidates give us details?

10/07/2008 11:37 AM
Johanna Eubank

I don’t want a president who is “concerned” about people with disabilities. I want one who has a plan and intends to follow through.

Fun with parakeets

10/02/2008 05:46 PM
Johanna Eubank

Pets are good for anyone and especially for people with autism. Since we can’t have dogs or cats in our house, we have birds. David’s speech problems disappear when he talks to them.

Picky eaters, and "stay out of my mouth!"

09/30/2008 03:28 PM
Johanna Eubank

If David had his way, nothing but mashed potatoes would pass his lips. Our dentist wants to change that.

If David was the boss

09/25/2008 06:38 PM
Johanna Eubank

David works at a grocery store, but he’d prefer to be the boss. So what would a store run by someone with autism look like?

Autism and empathy

09/24/2008 02:31 PM
Johanna Eubank

David makes me forget sometimes that there’s a little boy inside who may just need a mom’s comfort.

The Wall Street Journal reviews “Autism's False Prophets”

09/23/2008 03:26 PM
Johanna Eubank

Anyone who follows autism news must know by now that there’s a new book on autism out. There’s probably a new book on the subject at least every other week, but this one has received a little more attention that most.

Chelation study cancelled

09/17/2008 04:31 PM
Johanna Eubank

The National Institute of Mental Health won’t be studying the controversial autism treatment after all.

I guess I’m not ready to let go

09/15/2008 03:11 PM
Johanna Eubank

I want David to learn independence, but I want to be there with him while he’s being independent.

MMR and autism

09/10/2008 03:22 PM
Johanna Eubank

Studies again show no link.

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About 'Puzzle Pieces'

Johanna Eubank writes about the joys and trials of raising a child with autism.





About Johanna Eubank


Johanna Eubank is a news and research assistant for the Arizona Daily Star. She and her husband Dave have two sons, 22-year-old David, who has autism, and 19-year-old Rob, who is studying to be an aerospace engineer.
Email: jeubank@azstarnet.com

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