The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a crucial tool designed to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in the classroom. The IEP process can be complex and overwhelming for both parents and educators, but …
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The number of genetic variants implicated in autism is large and growing, but it’s increasingly clear that identifying these variants is only the beginning of the quest to understand the biology of autism. Genes not only store information but also …
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You can get sets of nifty fidget toys, of all kinds and sizes and shapes, from many occupational therapy catalogs, but you can also assemble a good batch of them yourself, from easy-to-find items. Try, for starters: A balloon filled …
There was a time when I was visiting my aunt, I went to the grocery store and left my son who is autistic with my husband and Uncle. Some how my son unlocked the door to the backyard where there …
Family’s that deal with autism on a daily basis deal with a whole different set of stressors. Like going to an amusement park and hoping there are just a few minor melt downs if any, on your visit. Going shopping …