There’s a new kid on the street. Sesame Street that is. This month, Sesame Street will introduce a new Muppet character to their gang live on television. Her name is Julia. She is four years old, very curious, and loves to paint, draw, and pick flowers. Julia likes hanging out with her friends Elmo
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Struggles of Special Needs Siblings
Kids who grow up with a sibling with special needs may have more of a chance to develop amazing qualities like patience, kindness and compassion. But, they also have struggles. Sometimes they can feel overlooked (unintentionally) by parents and other family. Or, they may be singled out and called upon to ‘step up’ their responsibilities
Read MoreNew Technology May Predict Autism in Babies
New research shows that doctors may be able to predict autism now at an earlier age than ever using special MRI images of a child’s brain. Children with a sibling who has autism are thought to have a one in five chance of developing it also. Current diagnostic measures typically detect the condition after two
Read MoreHeading on Vacation? 5 Travel Tips for Children with Autism
Whether your family’s pleasure is a sandy beach or grassy park, or something in between, one thing is certain when traveling with kids…there are bound to be hiccups along the way. For autistic children, who thrive on set schedules and take comfort in places that are familiar, a vacation can be, well, downright stressful. Here
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