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Making Sports a Safe Space for Kids

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Sports are a great way for kids to stay active, develop their social circle and gain confidence. That can be especially important for kids...

Dungeons & Dragons and … Autism?

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When I tell people that I use the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in my group therapy sessions with individuals with autism, the question...
Children play educational games with a sensory bin in kindergarten

Autism: Sensory Issues and Therapy Solutions

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  Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70%...
Autistic child girl holding ribbon symbol of colorful pieces of jigsaw together for day of raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world.

Benefits of Early Diagnosis for Children on the Autism Spectrum

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  During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different. “We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that...

How to Create a Sensory-friendly Haircut Experience

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Going to get a haircut for the first time can be a scary experience for kids, but the fear tends to subside with more...

Poetry Connections: Social Emotional Learning

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If you’ve noticed colorful poetry displays popping up in bookstores and classrooms, abundant as spring daffodils, there’s a reason. April is National Poetry Month. The...

Parent You Should Know: Tara Gillespie

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Full-time artist and full-time mother Tara Gillespie works to bring her dreams into reality, both on and off the canvas. At her Dream Topography...

Snack Time as a Vehicle for Culture Sharing

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By Jackie Beach Much research has been gathered regarding the development of racial and ethnic biases in children. For one, we know that children as...

For Kid- and Family-friendly Workouts Anywhere, Focus on Functional Movement

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With kids, it may already feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance your exercise needs with those of your children. According...
Baltimore's Child Editor Lindsay C. VanAsdalan on Fox 45 morning news

ICYMI: Baltimore’s Child Summer Camp Tips on Fox 45 News

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  Baltimore's Child Editor Lindsay C. VanAsdalan shares some summer camp tidbits with Fox 45 News (WBFF) in Baltimore for families still considering signing their...