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Special needs

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

Special needs

Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

VP of Autism Speaks shares strategies for a successful school year

Lindsay Naeder, MSW

5 minutes

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Co-occurring Conditions with Autism

Autism expert shares why ADHD, anxiety and OCD are common conditions among autistic people.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes

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Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Accommodating my son’s Tourette Syndrome is easier than accepting the social stigma that comes with it.

Nicole Hunt

5 minutes

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My Child has been Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?

While a diagnosis may come with mixed feelings, it also means that you can move forward with services that will help the whole family.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes

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Can Autism be Inherited? A Parenting Expert Weighs In

Why are some people autistic? An expert weighs in on what genetics have to do with it.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes