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People Around The World Are Mailing Shirts After One Mom’s Facebook Plea
We’ve all had that one item in our closet we can’t live without. We snatch it up in every color and pray it never goes out of stock or fashion. But, for Deborah Skouson, the mother of a girl with...
View ArticleMom Won’t Soon Forget College Football Star Eating Lunch With Her 6th Grader
Sometimes the world can be a lonely place, especially for a special needs child. Take the story of Bo Paske, a 6th-grade student at Montford Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Most of the time,...
View ArticleCollege Football Star Has Another Surprise For The Boy He Ate Lunch With
Remember our story about Bo Paske, an autistic 6th-grade student at Montford Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida? Florida State University receiver Travis Rudolph and some of his teammates were at...
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Toys’R’Us To Test ‘Quiet Hour’ For Children With Autism
As any parent can tell you, shopping with kids is rarely a walk in the park. Sometimes it feels as though stores intentionally make the experience as stressful as possible! From piles of colorful...
View ArticleThe NFL Is Making This Year’s Pro Bowl Autism-Friendly
The NFL wants to give kids on the autism spectrum a positive game-day experience. As a first step, the league is making Sunday’s Pro Bowl game “autism-friendly” by providing these small fans with...
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This Incredible Poem Written By A Boy With Autism Will Move You To Tears
Here’s a story sure to make you smile—and also possibly make you cry. Benjamin Giroux, a 10-year-old boy from Plattsburgh, New York, has Asperger’s syndrome—a form of autism. He was recently given a...
View ArticleNew Research Shows Doctors Could Identify Autism In Babies Before Age 1
New research suggests doctors may soon be able to predict which infants are likely to develop autism. Researchers who conducted the study, the results of which were published in the journal “Nature,”...
View ArticleMeet Sesame Street’s New Muppet Julia—Who Has Autism
Since its start in 1969, “Sesame Street” has been synonymous with educational television. It is a program that taught us our ABCs and 123s and now, years later, is doing the same for our children....
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This Teacher Created A Special Chair That’s A Game-Changer For Kids With...
One special needs teacher at Raymond Ellis Elementary School in Illinois is going above and beyond for her students. Amy Maplethorpe is a speech pathologist, and many of her students have difficulty...
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7 Signs Of Autism In Babies And Toddlers
As with any health issue, it’s best to get diagnosed as early as possible. The same goes for children with autism. According to the CDC, every one in 68 children in the United States has an autism...
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Target Debuts Sensory-friendly Clothing For Kids
Raising a child with sensory issues can be a difficult undertaking when something as simple as choosing clothes to wear can be a struggle. A nationwide chain seeks to make the lives of parents of...
View ArticleOne Community Pulled Together To Give A Disabled 21-year-old A Birthday Surprise
When her son Matthew was turning 21, Indiana mom Kim Davis-Robinette knew she wanted to go all out to celebrate his milestone birthday. Matthew has a brain malformation and cerebral palsy and is on...
View ArticleBarber Goes Above And Beyond To Give Child With Autism Great Haircut
You probably take the simple act of getting a haircut for granted. But for those living with autism, who often struggle with a hypersensitivity to sound and touch, this everyday task can be quite the...
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This Mom And Her Non-verbal Son With Autism Won Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Say Mama’...
One mom’s emotional journey with her son has led the pair into the national spotlight, thanks to an honest and touching video. Kate Swenson’s 6-year-old son, Cooper, is on the autism spectrum and...
View ArticleScientists Discover The Brain Is Part Of The Lymphatic System
The human body is miraculous, and as much as we now know about how it functions, there is still so much we don’t know. But one thing we’ve known since just about the 17th century is that we all have a...
View ArticleDad’s Emotional Message To People Who Didn’t Invite His Son With Autism To...
A father would do just about anything for his son. But some things are just out of a parent’s control, such as party invites from classmates. One dad recently shared an emotional message for all of...
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How To Find A Sensory-friendly Santa Claus In Your State
Brayden Deely’s parents never thought they would be able to get a traditional Santa picture over the holidays. Not because their 6-year-old was scared of Old Saint Nick. Brayden, like thousands of...
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This Dad Launched A YouTube Series To Show His Kids Their Disabilities Don’t...
If you or someone you know has a child with a disability, you likely understand how difficult it can be for the child to fit in with their peers. As a parent, it can be just as hard to watch them...
View ArticleThis Barber Has A Clever Way Of Giving A Haircut To A Boy With Autism
A barber named James Williams—aka Jim the Trim, in his native Wales—was recently filmed doing a very special deed. He went above and beyond to ensure a boy with autism was able to get a haircut that...
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Sesame Place May Be The World’s Best Theme Park For Children With Autism
If you have a child with autism, there may be no better theme park in the world to take them than Pennsylvania’s Sesame Place. The amusement park, which is based on the beloved TV show “Sesame...
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A Major League Baseball Team Just Signed The First Player With Autism
In a historic first for Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals recently signed Tarik El-Abour as the first player known to have autism. El-Abour grew up in San Marino, California, where he...
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‘Sesame Street’ Launches Kickstarter To Prevent Bullying Of Kids With Autism
One in 68 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the advocacy organization Autism Speaks. Yet despite the prevalence of autism, these children are bullied more...
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Boy With Autism Builds World’s Largest Lego Titanic Replica
The world’s largest Lego replica of the doomed Titanic liner was built over 700 hours — 11 months — by a 10-year-old boy from Reykjavik, Iceland, who is on the autism spectrum. It will make its...
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Theme Parks, Other Family Destinations Accommodate Families With Autism
A vacation to an amusement park can be a daunting venture for any family, but for a family of a child with special needs, that trip may seem like an impossible dream. “You’re always on edge,” said...
View ArticleDad Dresses Up As Spiderman To Comfort His Son With Autism
Dale Grounds, a single father from Nottingham, England has found a way to help his 8-year-old son when he’s feeling overwhelmed. The 8-year-old, Reece, was diagnosed with autism in 2015 and, since...
View ArticleThis Video Showing A Store Employee’s Sweet Gesture For A Teen With Autism Is...
A grocery store employee is being lauded for helping a teen with autism stock shelves in a fridge. Sid Edwards and his son Jack Ryan Edwards, 17, visited their local Rouses Market in Baton Rouge,...
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This Zoo Is Hosting A Special Sensory Holiday Lights Event For People With...
Navigating the holiday season can be difficult as a parent, especially a parent whose child falls on the autism spectrum. But, thankfully, there are tips and tricks to make the holiday season a whole...
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‘The Good Doctor’ Has Been Renewed For Season 3
Fans of ABC’s “The Good Doctor” will be glad to know that Dr. Shaun Murphy will be back at St. Bonaventure Hospital for yet another season. ABC gave the show an early renewal for a third season, and...
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This Orlando Attraction Has Become The First Autism-Certified Water Park In...
There’s an exciting new attraction in Orlando, but it’s not notable for having the most exhilarating rides or over-the-top snacks. In fact, this fun-filled water park has been around for a while, but...
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Another Study Finds No Link Between Autism And Measles, Mumps And Rubella...
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not increase the risk of autism and does not trigger autism in children who are at risk, according to a new study of over 650,000 children. Researchers used...
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‘Good Doctor’ Star Freddie Highmore Opens Up About Playing A Character With...
“The Good Doctor” is one of ABC’s most beloved dramas. While some critics complain that the show is too sentimental, millions of viewers disagree and say that the show’s heartwarming message is part...
View Article‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Julia’s Family For Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, and the folks over at “Sesame Street” are celebrating in a major way — by introducing the world to Julia’s family. Julia was the first-ever “Sesame Street” character...
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These Theaters Are Now Offering Sensory-friendly Movies
If you have children with sensory disorders, autism or any other special needs, you’re most likely aware that a trip to the movies might not be their favorite thing. The dark room, the loud noise —...
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Beaches Resorts Completes Certification For Children On The Autism Spectrum
Parents of children with special needs have to navigate the world a little differently when it comes to everything from toys to education to travel. Fortunately, there are now more vacation options...
View ArticleWhen This Boy With Autism Broke Down, A Theme Park Employee Stepped In To...
While Spider-Man was off-duty, a real-life superhero swung into action to comfort Lenore Koppelman’s son. She and her husband, Steve, took Ralph, 9, to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in...
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These Seat Belt Covers Could Save Your Child’s Life In An Accident
No one likes to think about what may happen to their children in an emergency like a car accident. But, one mother of five worried about her daughter with special needs getting the appropriate care if...
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This Kind Man Befriended A 7-Year-Old Boy With Autism On A Flight
When her 7-year-old son had to fly solo to visit his dad, Alexa Bjornson was a little worried. Bjornson’s son, Landon Bjornson, has autism, and traveling can be difficult for him. Because the mom...
View ArticleThis Dog Playing Jenga Will Make Your Day
I know who I’m inviting to my next game night! An Australian shepherd named Secret, who lives in Washington with her human, Mary, has learned how to play Jenga, and she’d probably beat most people. In...
View ArticleThis High School Student With Autism Got A Silent Ovation At His Graduation
Graduation day brings images of cheering and boisterous celebration for the outgoing high school class. It’s a day filled with anticipation and excitement for the graduates, their families and...
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You Could Be A Character On ‘Rick And Morty’ With A $10 Donation For Autism...
Are you a “Rick and Morty” fan? What if I told you there’s a chance you can go beyond just watching it and actually be a character on the show?! Wubba lubba dub dub! The team behind the popular Adult...
View ArticleThis Football Team Showed Up For A Boy’s Birthday Party After Learning He...
For his ninth birthday, Christian Larsen wanted a birthday party with all of his classmates. Larsen has autism, and according to his mom, Lindsay, has struggled with connecting with his peers...
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A House-shaming Note Inspired Neighbors To Help This Mom Whose Son Is...
Randa Ragland has a lot happening in her life right now, but an angry note she discovered in her mailbox, with no name or return address, made her take pause. The note shamed Ragland for the outward...
View ArticleLittle Boy Holds Hand Of Classmate With Autism Who’s Crying On First Day Of...
The first day of school can be intimidating for kids. And Connor Crites, an 8-year-old boy living with autism, was particularly anxious about the new school year. Crites was starting second grade at...
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Snow White Soothed A 6-year-old Boy With Autism At Disney World
Any family who has traveled to Walt Disney World in the middle of summer has experienced the challenges of this vacation. Sure, it can be a place of magical memories. But the summer crowds and searing...
View ArticleA Therapist Helped A Nonverbal Boy With Autism Communicate With His Father On...
Not all communication is verbal, and no one knows this better than a professional speech-language pathologist. So when Rachel R. Romeo, a developmental neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist,...
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4 Of Kodi Lee’s Best Performances On ‘America’s Got Talent’
Kodi Lee is the official winner of 2019’s “America’s Got Talent.” The 22-year-old singer and piano player from Lake Elsinore, California, who is blind and has autism, immediately captivated both the...
View ArticleThis Mom Shared A Heartwarming Photo Of A Custodian Comforting Her Daughter,...
For kids with autism, everyday activities like eating lunch in a busy cafeteria can be overwhelming. When Kenlee, a fourth-grade student at Passmore Elementary School in Alvin, Texas, was having a bad...
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This Barber Moved His Chair Outside For An Overwhelmed Boy With Autism
Sometimes, the smallest of gestures can have a huge impact. The story of Marco Conti, the barber who moved a chair outside his shop for a child, has gone viral for all the right reasons. Conti’s...
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The Minnesota Vikings Set Up A Sensory-inclusive Room At Their Stadium For...
Football stadiums can get quite loud, and one NFL team has created a space for people with conditions that may cause them to need a break from the noise. The Minnesota Vikings have opened a...
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A Recent Study Found A Link Between C-sections And Autism, But How Concerned...
A recent analysis suggests that children who are born by cesarean delivery may be more likely to develop autism or attention deficit disorders, but medical professionals caution that more nuanced...
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