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Today on Autism Live, Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares tips on how we can all reduce stress by taking small thoughtful actions. Viewers are encouraged to send birthday cards to a young boy on the spectrum who is about to turn 12. Debra Hosseini from The Art of Autism talks about the role of the arts in the Autism community. Debra also shares the harrowing events that have changed the way her family is treated in their own community and offers hopeful advice to others who find themselves in the same position.

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