Fresh Moves in the Science of Autism Screening
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier...
Benefits of Nature for Neurodiverse Children
One in five children in the United States, which equates to more than 14.5 million children, has special healthcare needs such as physical, developmental,...
Brain-Training Center Comes to Howard County
The Brain Balance Achievement Center program is coming to Howard County, offering resources for children and adults who aim to improve their focus, cognitive...
Fitness for All
Physical fitness can reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions, improve mental health and enhance a person’s overall quality of life—but not everyone...
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Every child deserves to have a family, but just one generation ago, many children with disabilities were considered unadoptable.
This was the case when Robin...
Pathways to Employment: Vocational Education for Young People with Disabilities
Parents everywhere share a common goal—that is, to develop their kids’ skills and strengths to lead their best lives. Over time, their children's experiences...
When to Disclose Your Child’s Disability at School
For people with “invisible disabilities,” life can feel like a long series of decisions to disclose or not to disclose.
Kids with nonapparent disabilities start...
Seeing Invisible Disabilities in a New Way: Surprising Strengths
One of the first questions people ask me when they find out that I have “invisible” or “hidden” disabilities is, “What does that mean?”...
Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know
When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to...
The Special Fathers Network: Connecting Fathers of Children with Disabilities Through Shared Experiences
Fatherhood often comes with a heavy expectation for dads to be strong no matter what, but dads need support, too—especially when circumstances fall outside...
