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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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?
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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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 Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Adrena Luster: I’m Adrena Luster, and my child is Qualin, 2 1/2 yrs old. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? AL: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and ADHD. FF: What would you say is your biggest
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Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always, no commentary from us – You decide. Grocery Cart for Special Needs Children Heads to Market Special Needs Met Through Special Magazine Scientific Learning’s New Software Improves Communication Skills in Kids With Autism Autism: Blue Shield agrees to cover ABA! But there’s a
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Need your help, faithful readers! At the request of our psychiatrist, we attempted to wean my son off of his medication. It lasted about 3 weeks before we determined that he is not ready, and put him back on the meds. During the time that he was off his meds, he began sleepwalking. We’ve had
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