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Special needs kids need special parents

A few months ago this appeared in Dear Abby and got my blood boiling, Dear Abby, I’m frickin’ clueless … Autism Aunt Raises Money and Autism Dad’s Blood Pressure. Hopefully, clueless aunt got the picture and realized that the number one thing she can do to help is watch the kid and GIVE HER SISTER A MUCH NEEDED BREAK instead of bitching about her not participating the the family fund raising efforts!

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Dear Abby, I’m frickin’ clueless … Autism Aunt Raises Money and Autism Dad’s Blood Pressure

Dear Abby was a tad nicer than I would have been to “Raising Money.”  That name alone sums up the ignorance of Aunt Raising Money.

DEAR ABBY: My 8-year-old nephew was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. He has made amazing progress with therapy and has advanced so he is practically functioning at his age level.

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