autism

  1. Special Needs

    10 Blogs for special needs parents

    By Abbi Perets on Jun 7, 2011
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    Connecting with other parents is a great way to feel less alone and more connected. And if you’re the parent of a child with special...
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    10 Things you should know about autism

    By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 11, 2011
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    Parents of children with autism deal with so much -- from fighting for their child’s rights to judgment from other parents. Here’s...
  3. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Signs of autism and everyday life with an autistic child

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Apr 1, 2011
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    Is autism a part of your life? What are the signs of autism? Find advice, tips, research results and information about an autistic...
  4. Conceiving

    Autism risk increased for closely spaced babies

    By Kim Grundy on Jan 25, 2011
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    A new study states that the closer babies are spaced, the higher the risk of the younger sibling developing autism.
  5. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Can vaccinations hurt your kids?

    By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
    In recent years, vaccination has become an increasingly contentious subject. More and more vaccines are being added to the lists of...
  6. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism signs & symptoms, qualities & quirks

    By Nancy J Price on Jul 7, 2010
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    Could your child be autistic? Unfortunately, it can be really tough to tell. There is no simple way to diagnose autism -- it is...
  7. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism therapies: What educational and medical interventions are available?

    By Marla Hardee Milling on Jul 1, 2010
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    The first question any parent will ask after hearing their child has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder is, "What can...
  8. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Keeping your autistic child safe: Practical tips for parents

    By Mary Fetzer on Jun 1, 2010
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    For most people, home is their castle. As a parent of a child with autism, your home more often becomes your fortress . And...
  9. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Taking your autistic child to a restaurant: Tips on dining out for families living with autism

    By Nancy J Price on Apr 25, 2010
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    Do you avoid eating out because you have a child with autism, and it's just too stressful to take him to a restaurant? We have some...
  10. Books

    Jodi Picoult's House Rules

    By Crystal Patriarche on Mar 12, 2010
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    Everyone loves a Jodi Picoult novel. She's one of America's most popular, contemporary authors - and her 17th novel, "House Rules",...
  11. Special Needs

    What parents of special needs kids wish you knew

    By Abbi Perets on Mar 8, 2010
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    My son has special needs. He has a rare overgrowth syndrome and is developmentally disabled. And when you know that, you might think...
  12. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Games that develop social skills in special needs kids

    By Abbi Perets on Jan 7, 2010
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    One of the most painful parts of parenting a child with special needs is watching your child stand on the sidelines while others...
  13. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Ways to connect with an autistic child

    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 28, 2009
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    "It was impossible to get eye contact, and when I tried to pick him up it was like hugging a bag of nails," says a New Jersey...
  14. Celebrity Gossip

    John Travolta admits son's autism

    By Caroline Goddard on Sep 23, 2009
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    John Travolta has finally admitted that son Jett was autistic, ending years of speculation and denials.
  15. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Tips for talking to family about your child's autism diagnosis

    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Jul 24, 2009
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    You've just learned your child has autism. On top of dealing with your own feelings of shock -- or even relief that you finally have...
  16. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    The upside of autism: Joyful reflections from parents of autistic children

    By Mary Fetzer on May 26, 2009
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    There are countless stories and movies about the challenges and difficulties of raising a child with autism -- dreams are dashed,...
  17. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    When autism is family: What's it like living with a child with autism?

    By Mary Fetzer on Apr 2, 2009
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    Come meet some meet some parents for whom autism isn't just a statistic reported in the news, but actually part of the family.
  18. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    "I'm on a mission to get my son better -- and help others"

    By Nancy Rones on Nov 4, 2008
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    As Ryan faces new and frightening setbacks in his struggle with autism, his parents search for answers and find both purpose and...
  19. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    What autism does to a mother

    By Nancy Rones on Oct 14, 2008
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    Nicole Kalkowski knows that beyond the stress, fear, and family turmoil that come with learning that your child has this devastating...