We were on the road again to visit and better understand two residential options in beautiful, autumnal Virginia: The …
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Architectural Design for Autism: Key Environmental Factors
Madison House is delighted to have our friend and respected Special Needs Architect, Cathy Purple Cherry as a guest …
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Holiday Reminder: “One Size Does Not Fit All” with Autism
By Jeffrey Deutsch, Ph.D. and Shannon Doty The holiday season is a time of friends, family, parties, food, and gifts. It …
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Empowering Local Solutions for a National Crisis
I continue to be convinced that the answer to the national disability housing crisis can be found within local …
Everyday Tips From a Mom Who has Learned to Let Things Go!
1. Wear your “Sunday’s best”. Okay, so your child brings stares when you are in public. First of all, get used to it. …
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Letter from a Caregiver: “Losing Myself in Service”
Dear Reader, There is so much beauty in learning, as I have always found it to be a transformative process. Knowledge …
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Mary Joann Lang, Ph.D., ABPN, BCBA-D: Autism, Sexuality, and Best Teaching Practices
At the Autism Society, 2013 Conference, an enlightening presentation by psychologist and Board Certified Behavior …
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Madison House Comments on NBC’s “Rock Center” Segment About Controversial Business Practices
Via email June 28, 2013 Madison House Autism Foundation works to address the issues of autistic adults by enabling …
Desi’s Desk: Tragedy Shines Light on Policy Matters
Alex Spourdalakis, an autistic teen with very high support needs, was tragically murdered by his mother and godmother …
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Clarence E. Schutt, Ph.D.: Reflections on Fatherhood, Autism, and Hope
Insights on being a father of a son with autism from Clarence E. Schutt, professor, research scientist, philanthropist, …
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Words From Brent Wood: A Grandfather’s Wisdom
A message of hope for fathers and grandfathers from Brent Wood, attorney, philanthropist, educator, and …
Desi’s Desk: Social Enterprise Employs Autistic Adults to Make Sunshine State Cars Shiny!
“The biggest thing we want to accomplish is change the ways communities we work with think about …
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