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Autism-Friendly Shows Planned for Broadway
...Both shows will be altered to adjust to the sensitivities of children with autism. No jarring sounds or strobe lights will be used. Quiet areas with beanbag chairs and coloring books will be set up within the theatre and staffed by autism experts, in the event anyone feels overwhelmed during the performances....
Financial > Grants
Susie Bean Helps Families with Special Needs
...prints on children's clothes and stationery. The project is called Susie Bean. Thirty percent of all profits go to charities and thoroughly researched...city around the world." Organizations that want to participate in the Susie Bean scholarship project must be able to identify families needing financial support...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Help Group Serves Children with Autism
Visitors to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores during the holiday season may notice a "Deck the Walls" campaign while waiting for their orders. If they take a closer look, they...
Therapies > Occupational
Why Your Child's Handwriting Struggles May Be an OT Issue (And What to Do About It)
Handwriting problems often signal deeper motor and sensory processing challenges that occupational therapy addresses at the root.
News > Advocacy
How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate: A Complete Guide to Special Needs Advocacy
...understand a vocabulary you never asked to learn. But here's what many parents don't realize at the start: you already have everything you need to be an effective advocate. You know your child better than anyone else in that room. Advocacy isn't about becoming a legal expert or learning to argue. It's...
Assistive Tech > Hearing
Assistive Technologies Transforming Communication for the Hearing Impaired
...better in noisy environments. Cochlear Implants for Severe Hearing Loss. For individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, cochlear implants may be an option. These surgically implanted devices directly stimulate the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound. Cochlear implants have an external part...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Demystifying Gastrointestinal Problems in Autistic Children
...includes a comprehensive medical examination along with detailed observation of behaviors is crucial. For instance, a change in a child's behavior could be an attempt to communicate physical discomfort or pain. Managing Gastrointestinal Issues: A Holistic Approach. Considering these complexities, managing...
Education > Online Learning
Unlocking Potential: How Online Learning Platforms Benefit Special Needs Students
...potential of such individuals. Technology and Special Needs: A Commendable Marriage Adapting to the traditional methods of learning often proves to be an uphill struggle for special needs students. In this context, technological intervention proves to be a game-changer. By creating a flexible and conducive...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Science Of Meditation And Autism
...and increase self-awareness. The Science Behind Meditation And Autism. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests Meditation can be an effective intervention for those on the autism spectrum. A 2013 study found that after eight weeks of mindfulness training, autistic adults reported...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Case Studies - How Meditation Has Helped Those With Autism
...Meditation gave me the power to overcome my autism and to create the life that I wanted. "Meditation And Autism: A Case Study". Meditation has been shown to be an effective intervention for individuals with autism. A recent study found that after eight weeks of meditation, participants had significantly lower...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Jesse Saperstein: A Role Model for Change
...why he would jump out of a plane, Jesse Saperstein does not hesitate to reply, "Because I'm insane." All humor aside, he adds, "I thought it would be an exciting an creative way to stop bullying." Indeed — is there anything more exciting than skydiving? Jesse Saperstein is a best-selling author and...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
Aren’t We All Special? Don’t We All Have Needs?
...No one is perfect and why should we be? That is not why we were created. We were created to be there for one another in times of need. This could be an everyday issue like I burnt my finger or tripped over my own two feet. Sometimes they are more than that though, sometimes they are more powerful or...