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Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder — Disability Scoop
Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder Family caregivers of people with disabilities are experiencing isolation, anxiety and other ill-effects from the coronavirus pandemic in far greater numbers than others, new research finds. Read More > Alvin Kutil
Couples With Disabilities Navigate Red Tape On Way To Altar
Couples With Disabilities Navigate Red Tape On Way To Altar Marriage often means sacrificing much needed government benefits for people with developmental disabilities, but a proposed law could change that. Read More >
The convenience of labeling your child ADHD or ASD: Incompetent parents excuse their failings AND rake in sympathy – NaturalNews.com
Protect Health Care for Kids
Just another example of how the Governor thinks of no one else other than himself. He prides himself on holding the line on budget concerns, well this is a huge hole that can’t be fixed later! Send this to everyone … Continue reading
Twitter: ““We know that disability is strongly linked to poverty. Almost one in three families with a disabled person are facing extreme financial har… https://t.co/6k4cFIx4NN”
https://twitter.com/scope/status/937981985234046977?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=51d7baf8b63641a2aeb6d5ac3e8c6c17&uid=298259831&nid=244+281088017 “We know that disability is strongly linked to poverty. Almost one in three families with a disabled person are facing extreme financial hardship" – @markatscope responds to @jrf_uk UK Poverty 2017 report: http://bit.ly/2A60ks6 #SolveUkPoverty
How To Teach Children About Autism | Care2 Healthy Living
Parents Give Back to Support Autism Services for Children and Adults at Rutgers | Media Relations
http://news.rutgers.edu/feature/parents-give-back-support-autism-services-children-and-adults-rutgers/20170618#.WVe5kevyvIU ’I not only wanted it for my son but for the other families in the school because we know how hard it is.This fundraising event answers the call of families who need help.’ – Mike Maron, founder of DOORS … Continue reading
Engaging Siblings of Adults with Autism in Future Planning – The Asperger / Autism Network (AANE)
http://www.aane.org/engaging-siblings-adults-autism-future-planning/ Engaging Siblings of Adults with Autism in Future Planning RESEARCH STUDY Boston University is doing a research study to develop a new program to increase siblings’ involvement in future planning for their brother/sister with autism spectrum disorder. We … Continue reading
How do you calm an autistic child?
Peter Flom, LD adult. Creator of www-IAmLearningDisabled-com. Author of "Screwed up Somehow … Written Jan 31 There’s no universal answer, but, in general, autistic kids who are in a meltdown respond well to a lessened sensory environment. Darker room (not … Continue reading
Calling All Military Families!
Military families have an especially difficult time providing services for those children on the Spectrum. Here’s a guide that can help you navigate this problem.
Daily Life with Asperger's 