Dr. R. Layla Salek knows firsthand the financial strain that families experience when struggling to help a loved one with mental illness or autism. As the daughter of a mother diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Dr. Salek ‘s passion for working with...
More Many parents of children diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome follow a long, twisting path as they try to find out what is going on with their child. Many children with AS are initially diagnosed with everything from ADHD to mood...
More For a parent of a child with autism, it can be a confusing time when it comes to getting the proper diagnosis. However, as many parents that have children with autism will tell you, learning about their child’s diagnosis did not rob them...
More Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) leads many children to success in school and life. It is generally associated with electronic speech-generating devices resembling laptop or hand-held computers, which young people may adopt as a...
More Have I been living in a cave? This was the thought that went through my head when I first learned that both of my children exhibited “poor social skills and autistic-like behavior.” I had them tested at the local public school and that was their...
More Children on the autism spectrum need to be provided with innovative strategies that enable them to learn to negotiate effectively in the real world. This is so they will feel accepted and have the proper skills to become productive adults...
More COLUMBIA, Mo. – The face develops from the same set of cells that are responsible for brain development, beginning with an embryo and continuing through the first 10-12 years of life. Now, University of Missouri researchers have...
More Changing the Mindset of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
More The Road to HomeschoolingI could feel like a failure as a mom. For 6 years I raised a child with special needs without realizing it. I knew he was a bit different; challenging and special, but even having a friend with a child with autism, I...
More Visitors to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores during the holiday season may notice a “Deck the Walls” campaign while waiting for their orders. If they take a closer look, they will see that all proceeds from the purchase of stickers to put on the...
More A Life Transformed by Going Gluten Free, Casein Free and Chemical Free My son threw things, screamed, had uncontrollable meltdowns, had severe sensory challenges, very poor social skills and never changed his diet from pretty much eating...
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