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My Autistic Child Has Never Had A Friend

Silken Laumann | Posted 04.16.2012 | Canada Living
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Silken Laumann

Everybody deserves to have friends, a person or people who love and care about them. For a special needs child, this can be the biggest challenge of all.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People With Good Food

Jan Scott | Posted 10.11.2011 | Canada
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Jan Scott

When it comes to influencing people, offer good food and you'll be surprised just how persuasive you can be. When my 11-year-old is feeling a little insecure about his best friend status, he quickly offers up a playdate complete with road hockey and cookies, which he is certain will set him back on track.

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