While the average neurotypical child might be thrilled and excited about summer vacation, all the changes in routines and people can be very overwhelming for children on the autism spectrum. Often, the influx of sudden…
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If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably noticed—more and more kids are being diagnosed. In some classrooms, it’s one in every few children. It’s not something happening “out there” anymore—it’s part of everyday life for so…
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Every parent wants to find the right tools to help their child thrive, especially when raising a child with autism. Over the years, families have turned to therapy, special learning programs, and creative activities to…
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Children with autism are at a higher-than-average risk of drowning for several reasons, including the difficulties associated with finding a qualified instructor to effectively teach them how to swim. Another reason autistic children are more…
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Lately, there’s been much more talk about helping young people with autism and other disabilities find their place in the world, not just in school, but in life. People finally realize that these kids have…
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New research has uncovered an intriguing fact – children with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are about 14xs as likely to develop autism spectrum disorder as children without DM1. This finding is significant considering DM1…
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Recently, there's been much talk about autism—but not everything you hear is true. With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel confused about what to believe. That’s why Dr. Shanon Taylor, a professor…
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KultureCity has partnered with Lush Cosmetics to create a sensory-inclusive shopping experience in retail stores. So far, 25 of Lush’s shops have launched a pilot program to meet customers where they are instead of making…
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If you have been reading up on current research in the field of autism, you probably know the rates of autism are rising, and the cause is still not completely understood. The CDC released new…
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Autism has been in the spotlight over the past few years for several reasons. For one, more individuals than ever before are getting diagnosed on the spectrum, and for another, several organizations and individuals have…
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