CDC comes out with new autism numbers. 1 in 68.

Des Moines friends: Special Egg Hunt for our special kids!

Special Egg Hunt

Study Reveals 1 in 50 Children Have Autism

Great information on speech/language development!

Speech/Language Milestones

Eat at Joe’s Crab Shack today or tomorrow and help raise funds for Autism!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151641431684283&set=a.419315444282.209733.299524134282&type=1&theater

Amazing story of a rescue dog helping a boy with autism!

 

Xena the Warrior Puppy, rescued from abuse, helps 8 year old boy with Autism.

 

http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2013/04/28/17708432-xena-the-warrior-puppy-rescued-from-abuse-helps-8-year-old-boy-with-autism

 

The United States of Autism movie showing in Des Moines, Iowa.

Fellow Des Moines friends, we will get to see a showing of  The United States of Autism at the Wynnsong Theater in Johnston on May 16th!! Thanks to ChildServe for hosting this great event!  I can’t wait to see it! Hope to see you there!!

 

Autism Awareness Shoes!

My friend, Keelia Paulsen, Des Moines native and owner of Khenri Shoes designs and customizes shoes. For April’s Autism Awareness Month- she created a line of super cute shoes! Shoes are a fun way to show your support for autism!

Check them out on her Facebook page.

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Des Moines Friends: Americana Restaurant hosting Autism Speaks Fundraiser

Looks like it will be a great event for a great cause! Thanks, Americana!!

Here is the info from Americana:

Join us this Sunday for Charity Dinner supporting Autism Speaks. All you have to do is come in for dinner, let us know you are here to support the cause and we will donate 10% of your bill to the organization! If you would like to book a Sunday Charity Dinner email: contact@americanadsm.com