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You don’t seem autistic to me: The female experience
Even if you feel you may know the basics of autism, chances are these are traditional autism stereotypes, which are behaviors more typically expressed by men on the spectrum. Women have culturally higher expectations of socialization, and those expectations carry through to autistic women.

Muffin cup meals
Stocking the freezer with ready-to-eat meals is a smart way for busy families to put home-cooked food on the table. Unfortunately, unless that casserole has had time to thaw it’s going to be a while before supper is ready.

Welcome to The Rainbow Room
If you’re looking for ways to keep your creative kids engaged, head to the mall. The upper level of White Oaks Mall just welcomed The Rainbow Room, a nonprofit creative space and art gallery.

Read like a “Jeopardy” champion
If that’s true for him, imagine how engaging they can be to your children. These days there are nonfiction books for kids on just about any topic your child might be interested in, but if you’re not sure where to start, here are a couple of informational books that my kids and I have enjoyed.

Family event calendar
Illinois Drill Team Association State Finals.