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Autism Acceptance Issue

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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
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Emotional Regulation In Children With Autism: Strategies to Help Manage Meltdowns, Anxiety, and Sensory Overload at Home and School

Emotional regulation in children is a critical skill for all, but for children with autism it can be particula... Read More

What Emergency Responders Want You to Know About Keeping Kids on the Spectrum Safe

Houston, Texas’ Cy-Fair Fire Department’s Casey Sturgis shares tips to help parents and other comm... Read More

Lessons Learned from Adopting a Child with Down Syndrome

“When expectant or new families call us, they are usually still processing and grieving a Down syndrome ... Read More

Our Journey in Camo: You’re Not Alone

Every semester I teach, I always talk about Broden. I’m honest about his level of severity. It’s m... Read More

Vision, Hearing and Speech
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Growing Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Skills in Teens with Hearing Loss

All caregivers want to help their children become successful. There are many ages and stages a child progresse... Read More

Blindness is Not the Obstacle

Growing up as a blind child could have been a limitation, but thanks to my parents, it became an opportunity. ... Read More

Little Voices, Big Potential: How to Support Speech Therapy at Home

Speech therapy is a common related service for children to have. It is hugely important in the lives of childr... Read More

A Clearer View: Sinclair’s Journey Through Keratoconus with Down Syndrome

Sinclair Darr and her mother, Kimberly, spent decades attending routine medical appointments. Sinclair was a v... Read More

ANNUAL HEALTHCARE ISSUE
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The Unseen Impact: First Responders and the Autism Community

As a parent of a child with autism, I’ve learned that the world, though often well-intentioned, is rarel... Read More

Calm in the Chair: 12 Tips for Stress-Free Dentist Visits with Autistic Kids and Teens

Here’s my advice on prepping your child for the dentist, so they’ll hopefully love going back!

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From Both Sides

I have been a special education teacher for over a decade. Educationally, I excel at the IEP table as a teache... Read More

Tips for Preparing Children for Medical Visits

Medical visits, whether for regular doctor, dentist appointments or urgent care, can be scary, particularly fo... Read More

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