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Parents of autistic children need to take key steps to deal with higher risk of drowning
Read full article: Parents of autistic children need to take key steps to deal with higher risk of drowningSince the beginning of 2023, 55 children have died from drowning in Florida, 9 had been diagnosed with autism.
Teacherโs perspective: โIf you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autismโ
Read full article: Teacherโs perspective: โIf you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autismโA teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
โWhat should more people understand about autism?โ Your responses are so important to read
Read full article: โWhat should more people understand about autism?โ Your responses are so important to readConsidering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโd ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Tell us: Whatโs something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: Whatโs something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโd ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
5 activities for children with autism whoโve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
Read full article: 5 activities for children with autism whoโve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemicOne way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a childrenโs developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
โUnderstanding, accepting, embracing:โ How these twins with autism inspire their community
Read full article: โUnderstanding, accepting, embracing:โ How these twins with autism inspire their communityFor Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Aspergerโs syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
Is autism โawarenessโ enough? Some advocate for Autism Acceptance Month
Read full article: Is autism โawarenessโ enough? Some advocate for Autism Acceptance MonthApril has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the U.S., as a way to empower people living with autism and their families.
InterContinental Miami lights up blue for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Read full article: InterContinental Miami lights up blue for Autism Awareness and Acceptance MonthIn honor and celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, InterContinental Miami hotel hosted a lighting ceremony, April 1, in which the 34-story building gleamed blue and light up Downtown Miamiโs iconic skyline.