Exercise is an important component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all children. In the United States, over 16% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age are considered overweight or obese.1 For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this percentage is even higher with 19% of children with ASD classified as
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The chaos of packing, airport crowds and security, lengthy car rides and yes, even overexposure to family and friends is enough to erode any holiday traveler’s festive spirit. Add traveling with children into the equation, especially when special needs are involved, and some parents might wish they could just stay home. But a few preparations,
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Do you know how I feel? The ability to identify with other people’s emotions can elude children who struggle to process verbal and non-verbal cues. How can parents and teachers coach kids to develop empathy, a key to successful relationships at every stage of life? We asked Lauren Zimet, a leading speech pathologist who works with
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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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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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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
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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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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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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We have a new Featured Professional to introduce you to! Debra works with kids with special needs and graciously answered a few questions. Fun and Function: Who are you and what is your profession? Debra Blatt: Name: I am Debra Blatt, and I’m a Speech Language Pathologist. FF: What company do you work with? DB:
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