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Twinkle Series: Lawrence’s Musical Journey 

At first glance, there was nothing unusual about Lawrence Wang as a baby. Born healthy and without complications, he was quiet, calm, and observant. But as the months passed, his mother, Anna Wang, began noticing differences. While other toddlers were beginning to speak and interact, Lawrence remained silent. By two and a half years old, he was still nonverbal. At age three, Lawrence was diagnosed with autism. Continue reading Twinkle Series: Lawrence’s Musical Journey 

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Twinkle Series: Charlie Luo: Shining In His Own Way

Charlie Luo is 27 years old. To many people, he may seem quiet or hard to understand. But to his family, he has always been a light, one that never disappeared, even in the hardest years. Born in the summer of 1998 in the United States through induced labor, Charlie arrived healthy and normal, walking at eleven months and saying his first words around one and a half years old… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Charlie Luo: Shining In His Own Way

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Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

In 2001, James Tsao was born via a planned C-section. The entire birth process was normal, the pregnancy no earlier, no later, the birth no longer, no shorter than it needed to be. During the first year of his life, progression and development was seemingly normal, no unusual signs present. However, during his second year, his parents started feeling that something was off.  He became less active, made less eye contact, and showed more and more language delay. His motor skills, social interaction capabilities, and language development seemed to regress, not fulfilling the age development checkboxes… Continue reading Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

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The 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest 

Written by: Amy Han, FCSN Voices Youth Editor Late night discussions flooded the living room, igniting sparks of inspiration in the dimly lit room as neighbors all around slipped into dreams. Huddled at the table were ten families, engaging in a vivid conversation full of hopes, dreams, and visions for a better tomorrow for the special needs community. The organization that volunteers and staff are … Continue reading The 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest 

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