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How do families strike a balance, ensuring that siblings feel just as honored as their special need child, who requires more time and attention?
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Autism is an umbrella term encompassing a number of neurological disorders characterized by deficits in language, developmental and social skills. While there is no cure for autism, an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report states that “children who receive early intensive behavioral treatment have been shown to make substantial, sustained gains in IQ, language, academic performance and adaptive behavior” as compared with untreated children.
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Mary Anne Hammond, a Kansas City Education Coordinator for Autism and Related Disorders says, “Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) are complex, biological, developmental disabilities that affect social interaction, behavior and communication.” The three classic disorders of ASD’s are listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
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Do acronyms like PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified) or ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) really tell us anything about what’s going on inside the child? Learn the value of labeling special needs.
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A father shares his touching account of his child's victories despite disabilities.
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Sometimes it’s gradual, as it was in our family. We didn’t have a firm diagnosis of high-functioning autism until age 5, even though some signs were evident from age 2. And sometimes right from birth, or even before, a diagnosis like Down’s syndrome is already in place. No matter when you get the news, it’s a life-changing moment. But while you’re embarking on a journey no parent chooses to take, you don’t have to travel alone.
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One father shares his journey into playgroups with his son who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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As the parent of a child with ADHD, you can help your youngster transition comfortably and successfully into a new school year by following these tips.
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ADHD
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In a National Health Interview Survey 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that approximately 7.2 percent of children ages 3 - 17 were affected by ADHD. There are three subtypes of ADHD: inattentive; hyperactive-impulsive and combined, depending upon the specific symptoms the person has. How can you, the parent, help to make your child’s school experience successful?
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The American Library Association (ALA) gives the Schneider Family Book Award to an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. The following books opened my eyes to living life with a special needs child. Young children don't seem to fully understand the differences between disabilities and diseases. The key word is difference . I recommend these books to ALL readers, as it makes us aware, and more accepting, of the amazing diversity of human life right in our midst.
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One mother explains Asperger's Syndrome in simple, practical terms.
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Nearly 1 in 166 of newborns will retreat into the world of autism. Although it is usually diagnosed when a child is three to four years old, you may sense that something is wrong as early as 18 months.
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