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Summer in Chattanooga - the Tennessee Aquarium and more

Atlanta area families can enjoy a fun day in Chattanooga this summer for less than a 2-hour drive. Visitors can enjoy Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, a thundering 145-foot waterfall located deep within Lookout Mountain, the Chattanooga Market, which...

A beautiful day in Atlanta for Autism Speaks

Today the annual fundraising campaign for Walk Now for Autism Speaks Georgia culminated in the 2010 Walk at Atlantic Station. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is the signature fundraising event, which brings together hundreds of thousands of participants annually across...

Another beautiful day at Zoo Atlanta

Since Zoo Atlanta has so much to offer, it naturally merits frequent articles, in addition to frequent visits. Special needs children, especially those on the autism spectrum, will benefit from frequent short visits. They will look forward to their favorite...

Are you looking for a great pediatric dentist on Atlanta's west side?

If you're looking for a great pediatric dentist on Atlanta's west side, you need look no farther than Dr. Lisa West's office in Dallas, Georgia. Dr. West's office is conveniently located on...

Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium, which opened in Atlanta in November 2005, is the world's largest aquarium with more than 8 million gallons of water, four whale sharks, the world's largest fish, beluga whales, a penguin exhibit and...

Braving the jungle at Zoo Atlanta for Mei Lan's farewell party

Today's Zoo Atlanta visit was bittersweet, since it marked the beginning of the end of panda Mei Lan's sojourn in Atlanta. Mei Lan - Atlanta's Beauty was born at Zoo Atlanta on September 6, 2006...

Atlanta's Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, which includes an IMAX® Theatre, models of the world's largest dinosaurs and interactive science and nature exhibits, provides a wonderful hands-on sensory experience for all children. The 160,000-square-foot museum...

One smile is worth a thousand pictures with Santa

Parents of autistic children often have a difficult time trying to blend in with or even participate in holiday festivities. Whether you're going to religious services, children's activities, shopping at the mall or waiting in line...

How to have a happy autistic holiday.

Holidays are difficult under the best of circumstances. For an autistic child, the holidays can be a sensory nightmare. Too many lights, too much noise and too many activities. Here are some tips to help avoid the inevitable sensory meltdowns...

Kicking autism one soccer game at a time

Autistic children can have a variety of issues, which affect their ability to function and join other children in physical activity. They may have problems with: Coordination Visual Tracking Slow Reaction Times Short Attention Span Fine Motor Skills See: Autism...

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