Day School & Transition Services Serving Students Age 5-22
January 5, 2016
January 1st starts the season of making resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and be kinder to our fellow humans. For parents who have a child on the spectrum, your list may look a little...
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December 28, 2015
Turning 18 years old in our society means a person has reached the age of majority and now has legal rights that were once controlled by parents. Those rights could include decisions about medical treatment,...
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December 8, 2015
The terms Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorder are thrown around and used interchangeably, often confusing the true meaning and characteristics of each. While there is considerable overlap among the different forms...
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December 1, 2015
“Tis the season to be merry and bright, right? Decorating, shopping, family gatherings and, of course, gifts are some of the mainstays of the holiday season. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years, however, can bring both...
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November 24, 2015
How does the law protect children and adults with autism and autism spectrum disorders? Legislation for people who have been diagnosed with autism exists in the areas of education, health insurance, financial security and guardianship. ...
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November 17, 2015
Ever wonder about the prevalence of speech disorders and how they can impact your child’s behavior and learning? According to the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders(NIDCD) the prevalence of speech sound disorders...
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November 10, 2015
Being the parent of a child or children with autism has its own unique challenges dealing with day-to-day events. But being the parent of children both on and off the spectrum can be the biggest...
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October 27, 2015
College is such an exciting time. Adjusting to a roommate, a new social life, independence, and of course, the ever popular dining hall food are just a few of the types of transitions late teens...
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October 6, 2015
The Halloween traditions of dressing up, trick-or-treating and carving the family pumpkin have long been favorites of children everywhere. Of course, who doesn’t like candy? While Halloween can be a lot of fun for most...
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August 18, 2015
Remember that Staples commercial, “Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” song playing as parents prance around the store happily gathering school supplies all the while their children mope at the thought of the...
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