autism

  1. Special Needs

    Divorce: Does "Down syndrome advantage" exist?

    By Maureen Wallace on May 23, 2013
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    Can a child's extra chromosome exponentially strengthen a marriage? Research points to a lower divorce rate compared with parents of...
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Saturday in the park with autism

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on May 13, 2013
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    When Birth to Three (early intervention services) first came to our home to assess my son at 18 months, they asked my husband and...
  3. Special Needs

    Operation House Call teaches compassion for special needs

    By Maureen Wallace on May 9, 2013
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    The Arc of Massachusetts began a program to teach medical students about intellectual and developmental disabilities more than 20...
  4. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Waiting on the world to change

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on May 6, 2013
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    Several months back, apropos of nothing, my 7-year-old son on the autism spectrum turned to me and said, “Hey, Mom. Your body is a...
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    Parenting and autism: Angela’s story

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Apr 30, 2013
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    Angela Hanratty of Staten Island, New York, juggles her accountant job with raising her two kids with autism. Motherhood has brought...
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    My Phil of autism

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 29, 2013
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    At least once in a lifetime, everyone should be blessed enough to experience a child in a state of pure and unadulterated bliss. My...
  7. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Epilepsy drug, autism linked

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 24, 2013
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    A new study links the use of an epilepsy drug during pregnancy to a higher risk of autism and related disorders.
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    Parenting and autism: Jessica’s story

    By Maria Mora on Apr 22, 2013
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    Twelve years ago, Jessica Watson’s daughter was diagnosed with autism. Watson drove home from the doctor’s office envisioning a...
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    Autism and those who will not see

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 22, 2013
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    In last week’s column we were introduced to Richard Bernstein, a blind-since-birth attorney and force of nature who raises...
  10. Children's Health

    Beyond autism awareness: Preparing for the future

    By Jessica Watson on Apr 17, 2013
    Autism rates began to rise almost 20 years ago, which puts us at the beginning of a boom in teens and adults with autism heading out...
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    Parenting and autism: Amy’s story

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Apr 15, 2013
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    Amy Friedman’s son was diagnosed with autism at 3, but she had already been suspicious of his development long beforehand. The...
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    Autism: There are none so blind as those who will not see

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 15, 2013
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    Last week, Chabad of Westport, Connecticut and The Friendship Circle of Stamford, Connecticut co-hosted an event to help raise...
  13. Special Needs

    Parents find creative ways to fill children’s needs

    By Maureen Wallace on Apr 12, 2013
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    How many times have you thought wow, I wish someone would invent [fill in the blank]? Meet three parents who fulfilled a need for...
  14. Children's Health

    Beyond autism awareness: Explaining autism to your child

    By Jessica Watson on Apr 10, 2013
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    As the numbers of children with autism continue to rise, there is no doubt your child will encounter kids with autism in school or...
  15. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    How to explain autism to curious children

    By Alicia DiFabio on Apr 9, 2013
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    If your child stares, points or asks indiscreetly, “What’s wrong with that kid?” don’t feel ashamed. April is Autism Awareness Month...
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    Parenting and autism: Miriam's story

    By Maria Mora on Apr 8, 2013
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    With her Aspie son on the verge of puberty, writer Miriam Kamin is shoring up for a host of new challenges. Her down-to-earth,...
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    Imagine a world without autism

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 8, 2013
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    In 1933, King Kong climbed it. In 1939 (and 1957, 1993 and 1999) it served as the centerpiece for on-screen Hollywood movie couples...
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    Best iPad apps for children with autism

    By Nichole Beaudry on Apr 2, 2013
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    Apps for the iPad are making an amazing difference for many children on the autism spectrum. But which apps are best, and how do you...
  19. Children's Health

    Study: Vaccines not linked to autism

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 2, 2013
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    A new study debunks myths that the current vaccine schedule is linked to autism.
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    Parenting and autism: Maria’s story

    By Maria Mora on Apr 1, 2013
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    When Maria Mora’s son was 18 months old, she began noticing patterns in his behavior and a frequent, unusual squeezing motion that...
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    Autism: For me? You shouldn’t have

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 1, 2013
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    Some years ago — never mind how long precisely… my birthday was something to celebrate. Something over-the-top. Something that...