For more on autism, please see these articles at LDS.org:
•Chad E. Phares, "A Good Example," Friend, Oct. 2009, 18–19.
•Sandy Tanner, "Hayden's Friends," Friend, May 2009, 42.
•Kathleen L. Peterson, "The New Disabilities Web Site," Ensign, Mar. 2009, 40–45.
•Sally Johnson Odekirk, •
Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Come What May, and Love It," Ensign, Nov. 2008, 26–28.
•Andrea Worthington Snarr, "Cultivating Sensitivity to Others," Ensign, June 2008, 59–63.
•Annie and David Braithwaite, "A Letter to Tommy," Ensign, Aug. 2007, 9.
•Cindy Gritton, "Joshua's Walls," Ensign, Mar. 2007, 26–29.
•Richard M. Romney, "Jason Alford of Huntsville, Alabama," Friend, Mar. 2007, 18–20.
•Anne Collinson, "Sowing Seeds of Love," Ensign, Jan. 2007, 62.
•Kelly M. Smurthwaite, •
"Embracing Members with Special Needs," Ensign, Aug. 2005, 12–15.
•Gayle M. Clegg, "Teaching Our Children to Accept Differences," Ensign, June 2004, 40–44.
•Donna Alldaffer and Richard M. Romney, "Cameron Blackwell of Jeffersonville, Indiana," Friend, Aug. 2002, 20–22.
•Karen T. Sheets, "'Sing More!'" Ensign, July 2001, 23.
You can also find more information about autism—including ways to help, teaching tips, and additional resources—at disabilities.lds.org.
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