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DOCUMENTARY: ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM - Compass ABC at TV

May 2, 2010 from 10pm to 11pm
DOCUMENTARY: ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM - Screening on ABC 1 on Sunday 2 May at 10.05pm (Compass)Alone in a Crowded Room explores the line between ability and disability and takes us beyond our preconceptions of one of the most mysterious and challenging disorders of our time. This one-hour documentary tells the stories of four autistic adults – James, Jeanette, Wendy and Akash - who share with the audience their difficulties with perception, empathy, emotion, and the practicalities of daily life…See More
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Monique Nazzari left a comment for Patrick Richards
Hi Patrick, How are things for you all? How was Thailand? How is James going on the diet too? Love to hear your news and hope to come back to Tassie in next couple of months and maybe catch up.. >Love Mon
Apr 16, 2010
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Hi Liz, how are things going for you this year? How are Eric and Kirsten liking school? love to hear from you.. Monique
Apr 16, 2010
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Autism Awareness Month REFLECTIONS - April from Social Understanding Network (SUN)

Welcome to The SUN News--a weekly update from The Gray Center’s Social Understanding Network (SUN)! One of my favorite aspects of working for The Gray Center has been meeting people with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I find them to be genuine, interesting, (mostly) honest, and talented. Their perspectives on life are unique, and often their ability to focus on one thing, or to notice minute details puts this "too busy to notice or sit still for long" person to shame.I know…See More
Blog post by Monique Nazzari Mar 30, 2010
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Nutrient Therapies Lecture at Melbourne City

May 12, 2010 from 6pm to 7pm
Hi to all members of our groupPlease see the attached flyer which invites you to attend a Public Lecture by Dr William J Walsh (Bill), chief scientist at the Walsh Research Institute.· Date : Wednesday 12th May 7.30-9.30pm· Location: Room C902 (9th Floor) Victoria University of Technology 300 Flinders St Melbourne· Small charge: $20· Numbers are limited to 70 so book early! Please see attached flyer for booking detailsThis is a fantastic opportunity to hear one of the leading researchers using…See More
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Dr. Tony Attwood - Key Learnings of Autism Thought Leaders

As a part of the ongoing "Key Learnings of Autism Thought Leaders" Feature Program series, Craig Evans, founder of Autism Hangout interviews noted author and...
Video posted by Monique Nazzari Mar 5, 2010
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Free site option - Wordpress

For those interested in keeping a journal or wriiting about their experiences about autism (or anything really!) this is a great free site - with lots of options - you can read my experiences in story form here -http://mcnazzari.wordpress.com/I welcome any feedback or discussion! Love to hear your stories toothanksMoniqueSee More
Blog post by Monique Nazzari Mar 2, 2010
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Monique Nazzari commented on Monique Nazzari's blog post 'Animals and autism - A Friend Like Henry'
thanks Gahana, I just saw your comment1 its a great idea to take oli to a pet store - interesting as we used to do it regularly at a local one before he started school and havn't really for a long time - maybe a connection there? thanks and…
Mar 2, 2010
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'Don't mourn for us" by Jim Sinclair

I recently came across this one of many articles I read (and largely disregarded) when Oliver was diagnosed- http://www.autreat.com/dont_mourn.htmlI really appreciate it now much more and by reading it have found that I have grown a little through this experience of autism.What do we learn from this experience that life has brought our way?love to hear yours.peaceMoniqueSee More
Blog post by Monique Nazzari Feb 27, 2010
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Monique Nazzari left a comment for meredith drysdale
Oh dear Mere! what a wonderful surprise to see you (your silhouette anyway!)..welcome to autism reflections..how are you and what brings you here? love Mon
Feb 27, 2010
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meredith drysdale is now a member of Autism reflections Feb 27, 2010
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Gahana commented on Monique Nazzari's blog post 'Animals and autism - A Friend Like Henry'
I think a good way to reintroduce Oli to dogs and birds. Start with a cute puppy at a petstore or a friends puppy. They are the sweetest lovebugs when they are tiny. He doesnt have to touch it, just see it from a distance. don't put any…
Feb 25, 2010
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Monique Nazzari commented on Monique Nazzari's blog post 'Animals and autism - A Friend Like Henry'
Thanks Gahana! I have asked him through energy work and my answer is vibrations...It seems so rather than one experience as it has been a gradual thing that his tolerance has declined..though I do remember a time a dog jumped on him but the intense…
Feb 22, 2010
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Gahana commented on Monique Nazzari's blog post 'Animals and autism - A Friend Like Henry'
Awesome, Thought-provoking video. <3 Have you ever asked Oli why he doesnt like dogs and birds? I wondering if he ever had a negative experience with them. (or it could be sensory) Love and Light. Was just thinking of you this morning.
Feb 20, 2010

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Artists and Autism Site

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april is International Autism Awareness month

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Free site option - Wordpress

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'Don't mourn for us" by Jim Sinclair

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