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Tips for picking toys for kids with special needs

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 · 1 comment

When picking out toys for kids on the autism spectrum, consider their sensory, physical and cognitive needs. Some toys may help them develop in...
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North Texas speech therapist shares favorite toy

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 · 1 comment

Anyone heard of Hullabaloo? North Texas speech therapist Julie Liberman recommends this game for any Christmas must-have list: "Hullabaloo...
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North Texas nutritionist treats kids without medication

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A nutritionist in Plano treats autism, ADHD, food allergies and other childhood disorders without medication by...
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Missing boy with Asperger's lived in NYC subways

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A 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in New York City's subway systems, surviving on snacks and water. Francisco...
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Autism moms have stress equal to combat soldiers

New research shows mothers of adults or adolescents with autism suffer frequent work interruptions and and fatigue...
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Boy with autism has weekly show at school

A sixth-grader at an Arizona elementary school is making himself known by telling jokes to his peers every Friday,...
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Artist with autism draws NYC skyline from memory

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CBS news reports on an artist with autism who can draw the entire New York City skyline after flying over it for...
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October is Sensory Awareness Month

For Sensory Awareness month, spend time learning more about sensory processing disorder (SPD) and how it impacts a...
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Actress wishes Travolta had spoken sooner about son's autism

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John Travolta admitted his son had autism months after his death during an extortion trial in the Bahamas. Another famous autism mom says she wishes...
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Parents allege 'waterboarding-like torture' of special ed children

Five families of special needs children at a Montana middle school say two teacher's aides abused their...
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