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Ricky Seale Signs with The Buffalo Bills
August 31, 2015
Ricky Seale, the undrafted rookie out of Sanford, signed with the Buffalo Bills. Ricky Seale spent his free time as an occupational therapist for children with autism. He worked for an organization called ACES. “I will say it was a very great experience and it’s a very humbling one,” Ricky Seale said. Seale recalled a…
ACES Clinical Leaders Present at Sold-Out Aut...
August 25, 2015
On July 26th, a sold-out conference comprised of educators, autism professionals, and researchers gathered at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas for the 7th annual Adventures in Autism conference sponsored by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (named after ACES Founder and CEO, Kristin Farmer). Senior members of the ACES clinical team were…
Back to School Tips
August 13, 2015
You deserve a gold star for all the work you do to make back to school time manageable for the whole family. Starting a new school year can be scary and stressful for parents and children alike. Aside from holidays, for the majority of the year your child with autism is following a predictable routine…
Gratitude
July 27, 2015
Once a year, at about this time, we are reminded to be thankful and grateful for what we have and for the people in our lives. We’ve heard the phrase “a little gratitude goes a long way”. That’s an important reminder to take the time to express that we are appreciative and grateful for the…
ACES San Jose Team Autism Walk Exceeds Goals
June 22, 2015
The ACES Team in San Jose exceeded their fundraising goal in the recent Bay Area, California walk benefiting Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is an advocacy organization in the United States that sponsors research and conducts activities to increase awareness and understanding of autism. “Each year we have a goal for the walk of between $2,000-$4,000,…
Siblings on Father’s Day
June 19, 2015
Families with a child with autism might have siblings who may or may not also be on the spectrum. These parents understand the balancing act of meeting the demanding needs of the child with autism while also providing other siblings with the time and attention they too deserve and need. The father-child bond is strong…