Why boys are diagnosed with autism 4X more
Although most of us know that more boys than girls are diagnosed with autism, until recently, no one understood why. But a new study out of George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health...
View ArticleAutism Awareness Campaign comes to your town
Biggest loser couple shares biggest gain: Help for son with autism Phil and Amy Parham feel they’re on the most important mission of their life: traveling the country spreading hope for families...
View ArticleThe Autism Spectrum: Three Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Thrive
If your child has been diagnosed with autism, Asperger’s or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, you probably know that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) varies in its degrees and severity of symptoms. And...
View ArticleThe Latest Research on Autism
Few development disabilities are undergoing as much research right now as autism. Although most experts agree that it’s a result of a neurological disorder, the type and severity of symptoms can vary...
View Article25 of the Latest, Greatest and Most Important Brain-Related Stories
Few would argue that the brain is the most complex organ in our body, which may explain why scientists are constantly discovering new things (both good and bad) about this enigma. From Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleSocial Media for Special Needs Support and Information
If you’re on social media, there are a lot of people, organizations, and businesses competing for your attention. As a busy parent of a special needs child, your time is limited and wading through the...
View Article10 Books for Families With A Child on the Autism Spectrum
Most parents who learn their child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are eager to read everything they can on the subject. From books and magazine articles to the latest scientific research and white...
View ArticleTen Myths About Learning Disabilities (and Why They’re False)
It’s not your fault. You’ve taken the advice of well-meaning experts, Googled a few topics, and heard that tutoring helped your neighbor’s daughter after she missed two weeks of school due to...
View ArticleWhy Bullies Target Struggling Students (And How You Can Help!)
We’ve seen examples of “old-fashioned” bullying since the TV made its appearance in the American household; the mean boy shoving the weaker child on the playground, or the rich girl making fun of the...
View ArticleAutism Spectrum Disorder: Targeting Weak Brain Skills
Ask the average American what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks like and they’ll probably describe a smart kid who’s a math genius but has few communication skills. While that may be the case for...
View ArticleIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs): The Basics
You may have heard of individualized education programs (IEP) in passing, but until your child needs one, it’s not likely you’ll do a ton of homework to find out what they are. Here’s a quick rundown...
View ArticleSchool-related Stressors for the Parents of Special Needs Children
If you’re the parent to a special needs child, you probably don’t need to be told what your stressors are. But sometimes it helps to get tips that have worked for other parents. Here are some of our...
View ArticleThe Special Needs Brain: Research That’s Changing How We Address Learning...
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is March 13-19, 2017 The Special Needs Brain: Research That’s Changing How We Address Learning Struggles Every year, for one week in March, the Dana Foundation and its...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Training Weak Cognitive Skills
In recent years, the medical community has broadened its reference of autism to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although the new term covers a wide range of deficits and functions, it provides no more...
View ArticleTen Myths About Learning Disabilities (and Why They’re False)
It’s not your fault. You’ve taken the advice of well-meaning experts, Googled a few topics, and heard that tutoring helped your neighbor’s daughter after she missed two weeks of school due to...
View ArticleWhy Bullies Target Struggling Students (And How You Can Help!)
We’ve seen examples of “old-fashioned” bullying since the TV made its appearance in the American household; the mean boy shoving the weaker child on the playground, or the rich girl making fun of the...
View ArticleAutism Spectrum Disorder: Targeting Weak Brain Skills
Ask the average American what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks like and they’ll probably describe a smart kid who’s a math genius but has few communication skills. While that may be the case for...
View ArticleIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs): The Basics
You may have heard of individualized education programs (IEP) in passing, but until your child needs one, it’s not likely you’ll do a ton of homework to find out what they are. Here’s a quick rundown...
View ArticleSchool-related Stressors for the Parents of Special Needs Children
If you’re the parent to a special needs child, you probably don’t need to be told what your stressors are. But sometimes it helps to get tips that have worked for other parents. Here are some of our...
View ArticleThe Special Needs Brain: Research That’s Changing How We Address Learning...
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is March 13-19, 2017 The Special Needs Brain: Research That’s Changing How We Address Learning Struggles Every year, for one week in March, the Dana Foundation and its...
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