How to Find a College for a Child With Autism
Students with autism can get admitted and succeed in college, especially since more schools have support programs to help them.
Students with autism can get admitted and succeed in college, especially since more schools have support programs to help them.
A new study confirms that ASD can be detected early. Here are four things you can look for in your one-year-old and other signs at older ages.
Parents of children with autism, ADHD and other special needs have turned to gravity blankets as a sleep aid. A pediatrician urges caution.
A special needs trust is a good start, but how do you fund it?
The increase is "startling," according a Rutgers professor.
April is Autism Awareness Month! Celebrate at events in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware.
Updated: April 17, 2019 Kiera, an 11-year-old Glenside, PA girl who suffers from seizures, is sleeping much better now. So too is Grace, an eight-year-old with autism, from Harleysville, PA. Both children are using medical marijuana for their medical conditions.…
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It's never too soon to have a child tested if you suspect a learning different or other disability. Kids take bigger strides the sooner they start getting support.
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Is your child with autism prone to wandering, also called eloping? Find out how to reduce the risk.
Plan ahead for the transition to adulthood so your son or daughter with special needs can find the right path after high school.
Is it possible for a child to lose or outgrow a diagnosis of autism? Local experts tackle this sensitive issue.
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What overlap exists between these two diagnoses?
Experts discuss the importance of identifying autism early and choosing the right therapy for your child to build toward future successes.
Learn how to make Halloween more comfortable for your child with autism with these tips from FirstPath Autism.
Local mom Lori DeMonia's family faves includes good autism support resources
10 things kids with autism want the world to know
Autism teaching methods parents can use at home
Kids with autism are more likely to have weight issues. Learn how to help kids with ASDs get active in the Philly area.
Two occupational therapists discuss the pros and caveats of using assistive technology with children on the autism spectrum.
More girls than you realize are diagnosed with high functioning autism. Here's how to spot symptoms of Aspergers and autism spectrum disorders.
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