From the moment I learned that my seven-year old son was diagnosed with autism, the three words I heard over and over again were: consistency, schedule, and routine. Now, I’m an organized person but keeping to…
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With the advance of technology, it's a groundbreaking moment for humanity. We can now do things we never thought possible, like communicating with people from other countries in real-time or curing previously incurable diseases. But…
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When it comes to helping children with autism to achieve their learning goals, and to become participating, contributing, and independent members of society, intensive applied behavior analysis, or ABA, is currently the educational treatment approach…
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Having a child with autism can be tough on a marriage. Besides the emotional and financial strains that come from providing for a child with autism, there’s a huge time commitment involved with therapies and medical…
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You've likely heard the phrase, "a child never acts for no reason." A child may act in a certain way for numerous reasons. Perhaps they feel overwhelmed, stressed, or never ate enough breakfast. Unraveling the…
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The AWAARE Collaboration, website and materials were developed by the National Autism Association to prevent wandering incidents and deaths in the autism community. Please visit NAA’s AWAARE website for extensive resources and vital information to…
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Bella's story is a profoundly sorrowful yet uplifting one. Born with Trisomy 18, she defied all the odds and achieved her fourth birthday. Amidst a heated presidential campaign, Rick Santorum abandoned it all to stand…
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Lunch time turned frightening for a boy in Valley Stream, Long Island. Nicholas Landecho choked on a taco in the school cafeteria. Teachers patted him on the back trying to help, but it was a…
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One special high school athlete's true love is being taken away from him. Brett Bowden will no longer be able to play football because of his age, and no exception is going to be made…
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Those familiar with Jenny McCarthy may know that she recently closed her school for autistic children. The reason behind this closure is even more heartbreaking than the closure itself. Mcarthy is an actress and activist…
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