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NJ Preschoolers have the highest autism rates in the nation, researchers say
“One in 35 children in New Jersey was diagnosed with autism by their 4th birthday, according to the study published by the federal Centers for Disease Control on Thursday. Those children were more likely to have attracted the attention of pediatricians and...The Best Hotel and Resorts for Children with Autism
Spring Break is here, and Summer is Coming (GoT joke), and with it comes vacation planning. Traveling with children on the spectrum is always a Herculean challenge. On the one hand you recognize what a Super Parent you are for accepting the challenge to expose your...How Students Can Find Mental Health Services on Campus
Entering and/or living on campus brings in new experiences for every incoming student as it usually means their first time living independently. Thankfully colleges are becoming aware of various mental and developmental conditions and providing services, allowing...Is the American special education system failing children with autism?
Education is a preparation for the future and special education is no different. It is not just about therapy and it definitely is not a form of daycare. Education and therapeutic services need to have an awareness of each child’s strengths and weaknesses with...
Animal Assisted Interventions For Autism Spectrum Disorders
From motor skills, building rapport, managing anxieties, providing sensory image to just plain fun, the benefits of horseback riding for individuals with special needs is tops. Horse riding found to significantly reduce autism symptoms in...Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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