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Begin forwarded message:Subject: Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit LaunchedDate: September 14, 2012 10:09:12 AM PDTTo: " Saraf" [ Received this Email in Error? Unsubscribe ][ Trouble Viewing this Email? View in Web Browser ][ Want to forward this Email? Forward this Message ] e-SpeaksSeptember 14, 2012 New Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit features strategies to help families with difficult times Family Services Launches Challenging Behaviors Tool KitSometimes the difficulties of autism can lead to behaviors that are quite challenging for us to understand and address. Most individuals with autism will display challenging behaviors of some sort at some point in their lives. Autism Speaks has created thisChallenging Behaviors Tool Kit to provide you with strategies and resources to address these behaviors, and to help support you and your loved one with autism during these difficult situations. 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