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Family Voices
An Autism Family's Journey | Sirena Shares Her Story and Community Support
Summary
Sirena describes her family's journey and the community support they found along the way.
- Length
- 9:36
- Captions
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- Transcript
- No transcript available yet
- Produced by
- Autism Broadcasting Media Channel
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Key topics
- Family experience
- Community support
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Using this video
This is one family's experience, shared in their own words. Every family's path is different.
Questions to reflect on or discuss
- What kinds of community support were described, and are similar options available where you live?
- What would you want to tell another family at the start of their journey?
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Related ABMC guides
- Newly diagnosed: first steps for families and autistic adultsPractical first steps after an autism diagnosis for a child or adult: understanding the report, early intervention, school services, coverage, and support.
- Autism resources by state: how to find local helpHow to find autism services in your state using official directories: early intervention contacts, school special education offices, Medicaid, and local disability services.
Official resources
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