Tag: autism awareness
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My Child Is Not ‘Naughty’; He Has Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To the man I encountered at the grocery store last week, who felt the need to scold my son for being “naughty,” have you any idea of the fear you instilled in him? To the mother who disregarded my child’s attempt to greet you and remarked to a mutual friend, “He does…
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Emotionally Unprepared for School Lockdown Drills
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer was an emotional rollercoaster for me. As a parent of a child with special needs, I was worried as my son, Alex, has a late birthday. Born just a couple of days before the cut-off date, I wrestled with the decision of whether to hold him back a year.…
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What Medical Professionals Should Keep in Mind About Autism
Get Pregnant Fast “Does anyone know a insert profession here who connects well with children with special needs?” – a common plea from parents of special needs kids on local social media groups. Last year marked the first time my son made it through a dentist appointment with relative ease. Initially, he flapped his arms,…
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Sesame Place Becomes the First Theme Park Recognized as a Certified Autism Center
Get Pregnant Fast As April marks National Autism Awareness Month, it’s a fitting time to highlight Sesame Place, the beloved Sesame Street theme park in Pennsylvania, which has achieved the remarkable status of being the first theme park worldwide to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. This recognition, in partnership with the International Board…
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Stop Using Autism as a Reason to Avoid Vaccination: Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media. I often find myself scrolling through various posts, trying to avoid the political debates that seem to lead nowhere. It’s disheartening to see so many people treating every article with a byline as credible information. My perspective…
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The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting The Essential Guidance I Never Knew I Needed After My Child’s Autism Diagnosis by Jenna Oct. 20, 2023 Throughout life, certain pieces of advice resonate deeply and linger long after they are given. There’s guidance you hold dear, and then there’s the advice you smile at politely while internally dismissing it…
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How My Son’s Autism Diagnosis Led to My Own Journey of Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Current research on autism in young girls is notably scarce. The division of diagnostics and research by gender is an emerging field, suggesting that the prevailing estimate of autism affecting boys at a rate of 4:1 compared to girls might be significantly outdated. After my son’s diagnosis, I embarked on a relentless…