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Why Swimming Lessons are Critical for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Research has found that children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than the general pediatric population. Given this heightened risk, the researchers recommended swimming classes should be the intervention of top priority. Learn how lessons can be tailored to children who are on the autism spectrum. ...
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Helping Kids who are on the Autism Spectrum Improve Social Skills

While teaching children proper social interaction is something every parent does, those with children who are on the autism spectrum face a bigger challenge. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder

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Summer on the Autism Spectrum: How to Plan for Progress

For young adults on the autism spectrum, taking advantage of the summer months often is essential to gaining valuable experience, learning new skills, and preparing for the next chapter of

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Defining a Speech-Language Communication Disorder

A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. Whether it affects hearing, language or speech, there are many variables to communication disorders. Learn more here. ...
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6 Ways to Enhance your Child’s Executive Function

Children are not born with executive functioning skills, they are born with a capacity to develop them. Executive function filters distractions, focuses attention, and prioritizes resources to meet life’s changing

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What is a Hearing Communication Disorder?

Learn the differences between a communication disorder and a hearing disorder, both of which affect an individual's speech or their ability to communicate. Each also can range in severity, resulting in many options for treatment or therapy. ...
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Mosaic Weighted Blankets Review & Giveaway

Many kids who have anxiety, sensory or sleep issues might benefit from a weighted blanket that can provide a sense of comfort. Learn more about Mosaic Weighted Blankets, including how to select the correct weight for your child. Also, find out how you can win one! ...
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Help for Parents whose Children Struggle with Impulse Control

Some children grab something they shouldn’t or might yell, scream or jump. While this can be often seen as part of development, sometimes there is more to these impulsive

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Helping Loved Ones with Autism Reach their Goals in 2018

As families look to the year ahead, it is natural to ask how you can better ensure a more productive and positive year for your loved one on the spectrum.

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Connecting for Kids Expands Programming to Solon

Connecting for Kids, a local nonprofit that provides education and support to families with concerns about their child, will be expanding to the east side in 2018 by offering

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