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We Rock the Spectrum is a Welcoming Play Place for All

Leigh Ann Martin - February 11, 2025

Have you heard of Carmel’s newest indoor kids’ gym? Our family was recently invited to a birthday party at We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS),...

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Local Spotlight: Sensory Play Date

Nicole Sipe - May 7, 2021

Kate Broyles wanted to create a store where everyone is welcome. So she opened Sensory Play Date in Carmel, a specialty toy store focused...

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Local Spotlight: No Label at The Table Food Company

Tessa Judge - July 22, 2019

Shelly Henley needed a plan. Her son, Jacob, was approaching his 18th birthday and he wouldn’t be going to college, nor did he have...

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Sensory-Friendly Summer Fun

Tessa Judge - July 22, 2019

Summer has arrived in all its splendor. School is out, ice cream trucks have hit the road, pools have opened and the great outdoors...

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Air Travel and Autism

Tessa Judge - June 17, 2019

If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you understand the importance of routine and structure in your child’s world. You also understand...

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5 Tips for Connecting with Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Rachel Dupree - May 1, 2019

Nearly 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder, meaning there is a good chance that you and your family will meet a...

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Managing Your Expectations

Indy's Child - October 30, 2016

Every parent of a child who has autism wants their child to be the best that they can be; to achieve maximum outcome. But...

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Best playgrounds for kids with autism who are runners

Maggie Loiselle - October 10, 2016

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Indy's Special Child magazine, a limited edition publication dedicated to the families of children with special...

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Helping Kids on the Spectrum Adjust to a New Routine

Indy's Child Staff - May 12, 2016

Summer vacation, with its long days and seemingly endless unfilled hours, is the highlight of the year for many children. But for those kids...

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6 Ways I Wasn’t Prepared For A Special Needs Child

Lori Fulk - March 10, 2015

I am often called upon to meet with parents who have a newly diagnosed 2e child. 2e, or "Twice Exceptional" is a broad term...

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