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World News
Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks
NPR - Michaeleen Doucleff
Is it possible to raise children without shouting, scolding — or even talking to kids with an angry tone? Last month, we wrote about supermoms up in the Arctic who pulled off this daunting task with ease.
Autism
‘I can’t leave my adult son alone. Not even to use a public bathroom.’
mamamia.com.au - jj@FAKEmamamia.com.au
As I was trying to convince my daughter, Casey, to take her finger out of her ear and wash both hands, the middle stall door opened and a young girl …
Classical Music
Benefits of Classical Music for Special Needs Children
yellowpinemusicandharmonicafestival.org - by Elsa
[ad_1] For years, we’ve known that listening to music has benefits for children’s development. CD series like those from Baby Einstein have become …
Autism
Pittsburgh's Kennywood Theme Park Is Now a Certified Autism Center. Here's Exactly What That Means
PureWow - Katherine Gillen
Research shows that outdoor play can be therapeutic for kids on the autism spectrum. Exciting news, then: Pittsburgh-area theme park Kennywood just …
Autism
Income for Every Artist with Autism
zenaviv.com
Autism
Great Wolf Lodge raising funds for World Autism Month
wiscnews.com - Christopher Jardine
Great Wolf Lodge is “going blue” during the month of April, collaborating with Autism Speaks in a drive to raise at least $70,000 for World Autism …
Self Compassion
How to Raise a Child Who Is Resilient
Real Simple - Jennifer King Lindley
Resilience—not letting setbacks destroy you, learning from them, trying again—is one of life’s great skills. This is how you teach it. I now realize …
Self-confidence
22 Positive things you should say to your children
aleteia.org - Aleteia
These simple expressions can help them grow in self-confidence, knowing they are appreciated and loved. Helping our children build self-confidence is …
Dell Technologies
Dell hiring program aims to create opportunity for adults with autism
statesman.com - Nicole Cobler
After a successful pilot in Massachusetts, Dell Technologies is expanding its autism hiring program to Central Texas. The Round Rock-based tech giant, …
Autism
Woman on Having 3 Autistic Brothers: ‘Taught Me Everything I Know to Be True About Life’
theepochtimes.com - Louise Bevan
“I know you have heard of autism. I know you may think you know what it means,” writes author Mandy Farmer in her touching book From …
New Jersey
New Jersey autism rate soaring compared to other states in CDC study
Fox News - Danielle Wallace
New Jersey has seen an increased rate of autism in preschool-age children over the past four years compared to children in other states, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control
Lifestyle (Canada)
9 Conditions That Look Like Autism—but Aren’t
readersdigest.ca - Emily Shiffer
While the symptoms may seem similar, these conditions aren’t actually autism. Here’s how medical experts tell the difference. 1 / 10 Photo: Nixx …
U.S. Dept. of Defense
Medical Marijuana Use For Autism Approved By Colorado Governor
thefix.com - By Paul Gaita
Parental groups who advocated for the bill say that the outcome was worth the long wait. "This passage happened for a reason," said Michelle Walker …
Home
Target's New Sensory-Friendly Home Line Includes Affordable Weighted Blankets for Kids
hunker.com - Katie Maguire
Launched within their existing Pillowfort brand, the company’s line of whimsical kids furniture is designed specifically for kids who are looking for …
Philadelphia, PA
Boy With Autism Found Alone in Philly Reunites With Family
nbcphiladelphia.com - David Chang
A boy with autism who was found by himself in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section Monday has been reunited with his family. The boy was found on Walker …
Autism awareness
thegardenisland.com - Jessica Else The Garden Island
PUHI — A hodgepodge of colors are mixed and melted together to make the puzzle-piece crayons that Shana Cruz hands out during the month of April. It’s …
Applebee's
Card tricks turn hotel worker and boy with autism into fast friends
ABC News - Genevieve Shaw Brown
At first, Colin Haas and Kahlief Hill seemed an unlikely pair. But then Colin asked if he could show Hill a card trick -- and a friendship quickly …
Mississippi
Mississippi celebrates World Autism Awareness Day
newsms.fm - by Alex Paton
April is celebrated as Autism month and specifically, April 2nd is recognized as World Autism Day. Mississippi is honoring the people in the state …
Saskatoon, SK
More understanding of autism needed, mom says
ctvnews.ca - Nicole Di Donato
Carol Tebay’s oldest son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was in Grade 5. She said it was challenging to understand at first. …
Disability
World Autism Awareness Day 2 April
un.org
2019 World Autism Awareness Day observance “Assistive Technologies, Active Participation” Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. United Nations …
Colorado Politics
Gov. Polis signs bill authorizing medical marijuana use for autism into law
coloradosun.com
Colorado has added autism spectrum disorders to the list of disabling medical conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment. Gov. Jared Polis …
Local Police Departments Distribute Decals To Help Community On World Autism Awareness Day
cbslocal.com - CBS Pittsburgh
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On World Autism Awareness Day, local police departments are using a simple tool to help …
Special Education
Distraught mother claims another parent grabbed her eight-year-old autistic son's shirt and screamed obscenities in his as
dailymail.co.uk - Brittany Chain
A distressed mother has shared her horror after her autistic son came home from school visibly shaken and complaining he was abused by another parent. …
Autism Spectrum
Heartwarming video shows teens teaching boy with autism to skateboard
New York Post - By Raquel Laneri
An emotional post on a mom’s Facebook page has the internet crying on World Autism Awareness Day 2019. Kristen Braconi of South Brunswick, NJ, shared …
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs to hire more people with autism, dyslexia and other disorders
FOX Business - Jade Scipioni
On the heels of World Autism Awareness Day, investment bank Goldman Sachs announced it is launching a new program to hire more people with autism in an effort to boost diversity. In a memo to employees
Autism
Once non-verbal, man with autism writes children's book so kids feel less alone
TODAY - Meghan Holohan
Parents In "I Will Light It Up Blue," young twins with autism learn how to speak up for themselves. Growing up, Kerry Magro forged his own path. Diagnosed with autism at age 2, he often felt isolated confused
Autism
McGivney Children's Centre announces layoffs to autism workers
windsorstar.com - Taylor Campbell
The John McGivney Children’s Centre is being forced to lay off 17 employees because of changes to the funding model for autism services in Ontario, a …
Autism
Families rally for national autism strategy
ottawasun.com - Joanne LauciusMore from Joanne Laucius
They brought banners, placards and service dogs. About 200 people, mostly families who have children with autism, rallied on Parliament Hill on …
Sesame Street
What Sesame Street's Julia Wants Your Kids to Know About Autism
Parents Magazine - Hallie Levine
Find out how the story behind Sesame Street's first muppet with autism is getting even more special this National Autism Awareness Month. Pinterest Since its launch in 1969, Sesame Street has been a trailblazer