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Tip of the Month
It's Halloween Time!

The little ones are excited to go Trick or Treating. Let's keep everyone safe by following a few simple steps.

Be sure your child's costume fits well so he can walk with ease. Also, face makeup (if not allergic) is better than a mask that might obstruct his vision.

Never let your child go to anyone's home you don't know. Stay in familiar areas.

Have your child wait to eat any treats until they can be inspected by a parent.

It's a good idea to carry a flashlight so cars can easily see your child.

Remind your children to be polite and respectful.

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Applications for grant money are again available. The deadline is November 12th. Applications must be postmarked by that date. There is still time to apply! Everyone who applies has an equal opportunity to receive a grant. Please don't let the opportunity pass. Send in your application now!

The following story is printed with permission of the writer's parent. The author has Autism and has been active in helping people to better understand it.

To view Aaron's own hand written letter, click here

Heartstrings will be a feature each month for readers to share personal stories. If you would like to submit a story for the newsletter, please send it to me at
AutismHearts@stny.rr.com Please know that this newsletter is on the internet, so anything you say can be viewed by anyone. If you wish to submit a photo, attach it to the story. Also, I must be able to reserve the right to edit for space and content if necessary. Sandy

Reader's Reviews
Have you read a good book on Autism lately?
If you have and would like to share a title and make a comment about it, please email it to me at
AutismHearts@stny.rr.com
I will then place it here for all to share! Sandy

The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson, an interesting story of a journalist and his quest to help heal his son through his love of horses.

Discover the Possibilities with Visual Strategies-from East Tennessee Autism Society--Read here.

Disabilities and the Workplace: A Fact Sheet-According to Marketresearch.com-Read here