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Jul 15

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Gluten Fee & Dairy Free Nightmare

by Joe Normal I think the single hardest thing we’ve ever had to do or endure for our child was to put him on a Gluten-Free and Casein-Free diet… and maintain it. Every parent of a child with Autism has heard about the Gluten Free / Casein Free (GF/CF) Diet, and some of the more […]

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May 15

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What is Music Therapy

What is Music Therapy and How Can it Help an Individual with Autism? by Allison Lockhart, MT-BC A music therapist walks into an elevator carrying a load of instruments. An individual in the elevator eyes the instruments curiously and asks, “What are you lugging around all those instruments for?” The music therapist responds by ...

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Feb 15

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MEDICATION… At What Point Do We Surrender?

MEDICATION… At What Point Do We Surrender? (by Joe Normal) Gut instinct has served me well over the years. My gut is what I call my “primary brain,” and I have the evidence all around me that says I can truly trust my gut and let it lead me artistically and in my creativity, and […]

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Dec 14

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Interview with Michael Scott Nelson

Michael Scott Nelson of TUFF / 1988 / Kill Country and other notable acts talks about drums, music, and his family. From the studio to the road, Michael talks about balancing his career with his family and spending time with his 5 year old grandson, Sid, who was diagnosed with Autism in 2013. What band’s/projects […]

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Oct 14

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Interview with Joe Normal – Guitar Player and Autism Dad

Our Interview with Joe Normal Joe talks about the journey from the early days in The Zeros to Cold Blue Rebels and The Conductors and all of the ups and downs in between. Joe, let’s start by hearing about your musical journey up to this point. What bands have you been a part of and […]

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Sep 14

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Interview With Dr. Michelle Hintz

A Look into Music Therapy.             Interview with Dr. Michelle Hintz of Cadenza Center for Psychotherapy and the Arts of Hollywood, FL By Chris Wilson Music is a tool used by most of us on a daily basis. It can help with our mood, or give us that boost we […]

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Aug 14

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We Rock for Autism – Bracelets for Sale

We Rock for Autism is very happy to announce that we just started selling our new silicone bracelets. The bracelets are sold in sets of two (2) and each set contains one (1) black and one (1) white bracelet. 100% of the proceeds goes to helping children receive music and art therapy and music and […]

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Aug 14

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Autism CARES Act signed

Autism CARES Act signed into law by President Obama Source: www.NJ.com Every year, some 50,000 youth with autism come of age in the United States. No one can say for sure what adulthood will hold for them, but legislation signed into law by President Obama Friday will help ease the burden on them and their […]

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Jul 14

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A Weekend of Fundraising

So, my family and I spent the weekend fundraising for We Rock for Autism! We started out on Saturday, the girls have been asking all summer long to set up a lemonade / bake sale stand. Teresa, my wife, did all of the baking (cookies, brownies and cupcakes) and made several jugs of lemonade…both pink […]

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Jul 14

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Tulsa Named Autism-Friendly City

Story taken from TulsaWorld.com Originally Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:00 am By SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer Tulsa has become the first autism-friendly city by having first responders and more than 100 local businesses trained to recognize and properly respond to people with autism. The designation was spearheaded by ...

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