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Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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Well I gave Sean his very first successful haircut!!!! No crying, and he sat like a big boy. I am so proud of him. I even used the clippers. I can hardly believe it. Things are getting better and this is a huge step for Sean. Yeah!!!! Denise

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Go Sean! That's awesome that he didn't cry. The sound of hair clippers can be very annoying to our kids. Great job!

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Wow thats great.I just cut my sons hair while he was sleeping.I cant do it any other way.i think some clippers are louder than others too.No way could I do that yet.good jog!

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Ya see every day is a new day, take the good with the bad! Sean, WOW! YOU WERE SO HELPFUL TO MOMMY! She love you, and is so proud to see her little man sit their and get a haircut, can we have a handsome picture of your new haircut? Wow! 2 sucess stories tonight! I love it! Good work denise, you never gave up on trying, that is why it will all work out!

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THAT is so cool! Isnt it funny how we celebrate our victories? ;) Im so excited for him and for you. I cant wait for that day for Cameron. Love ya

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woohoo! yes it is funny we celebrate our little victories, kinda like all the things people take for granted, we see them as huge steps, and they are huge steps and we are lucky enough to learn that through our kids.

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hooray~ Im so happy for you* and sean. Doesnt the hair cut turn out sooo nice when that happeneds :) :)

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YAY SEAN!!! YOU ROCK,DUDE!! Mom, you rock,too. BIG,BIG HUGS to both of you!!!

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COOL! Just don't get too discouraged if next time he's back to being upset though. But that's awesome! Shows that our persistance gets them places!
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