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The “Othering” of Autism
Social Engagement > Discrimination

The “Othering” of Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...— and I was angry. Because did the narrator not mean to say, "he's a great opera singer, and he just so happens to have autism"? There is such a negative implication with the word autism, and I wonder how all the negativity impacts children with autism and their families. We often hear "I hate autism"...
Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family
Parenting > Diagnosis

Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family

By Oliver Smith
...developmental delay or intellectual disability have a genetic cause. That doesn't mean testing always finds an answer. Plenty of results come back unclear or negative. But when it does identify a variant, it can change the medical plan, connect families to condition-specific resources, and sometimes clarify what...
When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations
Career > Discrimination

When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations

By Oliver Smith
...from retaliation include: termination, demotion, reduction in hours or pay, reassignment to a less desirable role, removal of job duties, unwarranted negative performance reviews, heightened scrutiny, exclusion from meetings, and changes in working conditions that make your environment more difficult. Not...
Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.
Social Engagement > Friends and Family

Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.

By Aiden Moore
...no agency can match is the texture of the community. Members share what worked, what did not, and who handled a difficult afternoon with patience. Negative experiences get aired alongside positive ones, which is how any real network functions. The group also addresses something the general babysitting...
Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society
Social Engagement > Discrimination

Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society

By Isabella Lewis
...many barriers to full inclusion in society. These challenges can include: Inaccessible physical environments that limit mobility and participation Negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination Lack of accommodations and support in schools, workplaces, and community settings Limited opportunities...
Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals
Career > Advancement

Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals

By Grace Lee
...work. Some common workplace challenges include: Navigating the hiring process and interviews Lack of wheelchair accessibility or assistive technology Negative attitudes or discrimination from employers and coworkers Rigid policies that don't allow flexibility for medical needs Employers can help by providing...
Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
Career > Advancement

Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace

By Grace Lee
...and keep a job. Common workplace challenges include: Inaccessible buildings or workspaces Lack of assistive technology Inflexible work schedules Negative attitudes from coworkers Lack of transportation options It's important for employers to be aware of these challenges. They should work to remove...
Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities
Career > Discrimination

Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities

By Oliver Smith
...treat a worker unfairly because of their disability. What matters is the negative impact on the employee. Why Disability Discrimination Still Exists. Several...allow disability discrimination to continue in the workplace, including: - Negative stereotypes and assumptions about what people with disabilities can do-...
Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet
Health > Nutrition

Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...self-control, meltdowns, anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity, irritability, depression, mood swings, aches and pains and a host of other ailments and negative behaviors. To learn more go to www.Feingold.org Let us now talk about hints for ridding your body of gluten and casein. Many people are not aware...
Special Needs App of the Day: Motion Math Hungry Fish
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Motion Math Hungry Fish

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...goldfish must be fed with numbers. There are up to 18 levels of increasing difficulty, from matching numbers, to adding and subtracting, and even negative numbers. Pinching bubbles together adds the numbers inside and works on fine motor skills. As you feed the fish, it grows bigger. If he doesn't eat...
Special Needs App of the Day: Math Plus Minus
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Math Plus Minus

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...questions you want in each round. Select multiples of 10 starting from 10 and going to 100. The "-" button on the settings screen turns on or off the negative number function. You can also turn off the...
Alternative Therapies: Inherent Risks and Effectiveness #1: Hyperbaric Oxygen
Health > Alternative Medicine

Alternative Therapies: Inherent Risks and Effectiveness #1: Hyperbaric Oxygen

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Autistic Syndrome (ASD) grows, there are many therapies utilized in this field that had not been scientifically assesse d and may potentially have negative effects on the patient. One of these is hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Through my years of dealing with patients with the diagnosis of ASD and Cerebral...

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