Author Archives: MicheleW

Friday Headlines

Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always, no commentary from us – you decide! US Researchers Identify Two Different Strains of Autism Scientists search for more autism clues New hope for early autism diagnosis via brain maps Field Trips Help Prepare Autistic Adults for Air Travel Downey woman with autism

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Featured Parent – Stephanie

We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Stephanie Stoltenburg: I’m Stephanie Stoltenburg. I have two children; Thomas, 9, and Jada, 6. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? SS: Thomas has Autism. FF: What would you say is your biggest challenge

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Friday Headlines

Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always, no commentary from us – You decide! MRI Shows Differences in Autistic Brain Autism more likely in kids of older dads? What study says Can my taking medication during pregnancy cause autism in my baby?

Interviewees Wanted

We’re running low in the hopper for interview subjects! If you are a parent of kids with special needs – or a professional who works with them – we’d love to interview you. Please email me, (the writer, Michele) at michele@funandfuction.com. We’d love to hear about you!

Friday Headlines

Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. A very short edition this week! As always, no commentary from us – you decide. Vaccine Cleared Again as Autism Culprit Online Game Offers Autistic Children the Chance to Express Emotions

Back to School Encouragement

It’s that time! Back to school! Here in our household, I’ve got one kid started, and one starting on Monday (they’re in two different districts). So! Do you have questions about the Back to School process? Are you confused about something? Are you or your kids struggling with the transition? Head on over to the

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Featured Caregiver – Evelyn

We have a new Featured Caregiver to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Evelyn: My name is Evelyn, and I am the proud Aunt to two amazing kids that live with me. Austin (Iceman) is 10, and Dakota (Stormy) is 6. Their nicknames are because of their medical issues.

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Friday Headlines

Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always – no commentary from us… You decide! Moms Talk: Special Needs Kids and Nosy Moms Mother: Son with Special Needs Given Wrong Medication at Swansea High School {Editor’s Note – I normally shy away from stories such as these when I’m culling headlines

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Featured Parent – Elizabeth

We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Elizabeth: I’m Elizabeth and my kids are Danielle, 7, Sierra, 6, Theresa, 4, Rhianna, 2, and Natalie, 1. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? E: Sierra is severely autistic and almost entirely nonverbal.

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Friday Headlines

Here are this week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always, no commentary from us – You decide! Program Meets Special Needs Colin Farrell discusses his special needs son on Letterman RAFT, Stanford class partner to create special needs math kit ‘Environment’ Poses a Knotty Challenge in Autism Autism, ADHD Share Genetic Similarities Familial

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