Special Needs

If there’s one thing that all kids need and all parents desperately want for them, it’s sleep. But for families of children with autism,...

The dentist’s chair isn’t a favorite destination for anyone, but add in sensory sensitivities, oral aversions or communication issues, and a simple cleaning becomes...

Pool season has arrived, bringing with it swimsuits, sunscreen and, for parents of children with autism, added anxiety over keeping their kids safe around...

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

Stories shape children’s views of the world – and books that portray kids with special needs in positive ways encourage friendships among all kids....

“If I say everything I see, I might ruin someone’s day!” Ava Driskell is singing to herself, repeating a musical reminder meant to help the...

The CDC reports that approximately 1 in 68 children in the United States have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. In honor...

Below-zero temperatures and piles of snow are enough to make anyone feel a bit claustrophobic this time of year. Finding indoor spaces for children...

For many parents of children with special needs, planning a date night can be especially anxiety provoking, as preparing their children for this experience...

Growing awareness about autism is fueling a push for earlier intervention aimed at shoring up deficits in a child’s brain development giving them a...