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Global Insights > Healthcare
The Healthcare Transition at 21: How to Prepare Your Child (and Yourself) for the Shift to Adult Care
...than their peers without transition support. They're screened for cancer less...to 17 receive adequate transition support, according to Got Transition and MACPAC....Exists. Most adults with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, or intellectual disabilities...differences. Adult providers (internists, family medicine doctors, specialists in adult...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Finding Your People: A Complete Guide to Support Groups for Special Needs Families
...know you need support. Everyone says...you need a support group and finding...evaluating support groups for special...mechanics. Types of Support Groups: Who...They Serve. Support groups aren't...serves. Parent support groups are the...condition-specific: autism, Down syndrome,...Caregiver support groups cast...disabilities, extended family members in guardianship...Association and Family Caregiver Alliance...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Supporting Siblings of Children with Special Needs: A Parent's Guide
Your 8-year-old asks if she caused her brother's autism. Your teenager cancels plans to help with therapy...yet. 84% of adult siblings report that childhood family stress related to their brother or sister's disability...false hope. They're asking whether this is their family's permanent reality or something temporary they...
Lifestyle > Travel
Sensory-Friendly Vacation Destinations for Families with Autism and SPD
...staff trained in autism support, and environments...trained in autism support, and environments...specifically for autism and sensory needs....who understand autism, sensory processing...work for every family Judgment-free...expected and supported These features...certification. Certified Autism Centers (CAC)....offers Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation...that complete autism training and meet...
Therapies > Speech
How AAC Devices Help Nonverbal Children Communicate
...can express becomes a daily weight for the whole family. AAC, short for augmentative and alternative communication,...goal of speech. For many children, it actively supports speech development by removing communication frustration...the cost of a dedicated SGD. For children with autism who are already drawn to tablets, these apps tend...
Health > Exercise
The Activity Gap: Why Kids with Disabilities Exercise Far Less, and What Families Can Do
...in eight. The gap is about access, design, and support. It shows up early. Why the Gap Exists. Access...change. Social factors matter too. For a child with autism or ADHD, a typical group fitness class or team...scheduling flexibility that isn't available to every family. The motivation may be there; the logistics frequently...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Autism Diagnosis
"The Autism Diagnosis". The...Diagnosis". The autism diagnosis can be...of children with autism. There are also...There are also many support groups available....With the right support, parents can learn...their child with autism. "The Importance...the child and the family. It can allow for...for the entire family. "The Benefits Of...
Social Engagement > Community Living
Sixth Annual "Mardi Gras for Autism"
To support autism charities and special... To support autism charities and special education,...Grill's sixth annual FREE family carnival benefit, 'Mardi Gras...carnival benefit, 'Mardi Gras for Autism' will be held outside Bourbon...from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The family-friendly, all abilities, free...
News > Research
Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...books, Editor of "The Heart of Autism" blog, Creator of the charity,...Creator of the charity, (ASDS) Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports,...(ASDS) Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports, Philanthropist , Inspirational...of positive attitude. The support of her family, doctor and her...attitude. The support of her family, doctor and her unrelenting...
Parenting > Self-Care
Resources to Reduce Stress in Parents
...biggest challenges that parents of children on the autism spectrum must cope with is their own stress. How...opinions on how and when to discipline your child with autism If your child has siblings, you probably find...sibling's difficulties. You may have the challenge of family members and friends who simply don't...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
Support Groups Where I Actually Felt Supported – Go Figure!
...attending Autism-specific...Autism-specific Support Groups,...actually felt supported and understood...attend a Support Group that...that was supportive and,...diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum....experience with Support Groups for...for the Autism community...how little support they received...child with Autism, this wasn't...wasn't very supportive, and...as much support as possible...running the family business...
Parenting > School Years
Helping the Siblings of Children on the Spectrum
...anger, and the daily challenges that a family with a child on the spectrum lives...children, whether they are on the autism spectrum or not. Double Check Your...doesn't seem like such a concern in a family with neurotypical children, when the...children, when the younger sibling has autism, this can create a high level of stress...