What Happens When Kids With Autism Grow Up?
When Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is discussed, a major emphasis on childhood and early intervention is usually a part of this conversation. This is great news, as there is endless …
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Special Needs and Friendship
When a parent or caregiver receives a diagnosis for their child, a myriad of thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears flood that parents mind. The medical and financial costs, the emotional …
Strategies That Help Kids With ADHD
According to the latest statistics (from 2016) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 9.4% of children have received a diagnosis of ADHD. The …
The Spectrum Six: Six Positive Results of Having ASD
If you, or your child, has Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, you are probably aware of the many struggles and challenges that come with the diagnosis: Difficulty reading social cues …
Six Things You Need To Hear If You Are Parenting A Child With Special Needs
Parenting is hard. Parenting a child with special needs is super-hard; so hard that it catapults your parenting karma into superhero status. We know that there is nothing that we …
Facts About Autism
Autism prevalence rates are growing. Most recent estimate from the Center for Disease Control is 1 in 68 children impacted by an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is almost 5 times …
Taking the “Dis” Out Of Disability: Understanding Autism’s Power
If you have a child with autism, you may be concerned about what his or her life will look like in the future. Will she be able to hold a …
Red Flags and Warning Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Aspergers
Red Flags and Warning Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Aspergers: No big smiles or joyful expressions by 6 months: By age 6 months, children begin to exhibit social reciprocity. …
How To Help Kids Deal With Bullying
Bullying continues to be a major factor in schools and child environments. While policy makers, schools, and parents have increased efforts to prevent bullying and respond quickly, the increase in …
When Should Parents Get Involved With School?
0Being a parent is a constant tight rope balance between support and enabling. The goal is to eventually launch children into the world as productive and independent as they possibly …