Understanding the Needs of Foster Children
There are nearly 400,000 children living in the foster care system in the U.S. Some of these children are there only temporarily because their…
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Bullying: A Problem Parents Must Take Seriously
A generation or two ago, parents viewed schoolyard bullying as little more than a childhood right of passage. But bullying is not what it…
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Activities for Kids With Autism
An autism diagnosis doesn’t have to prevent your child from enjoying the usual pleasures of childhood—games, time with friends, and learning about the surrounding…
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Signs of Autism in Toddlers
A few decades ago, children with autism might be well into their teenage years before getting an accurate diagnosis. Early detection means better treatment,…
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Are There Types of Autism? Understanding the Autism Spectrum
If you spend much time on parenting message boards, you’re bound to find parents debating the finer points of the autism spectrum. “Does my…
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April is Autism Awareness Month
Autism. The diagnosis can send chills down a parent’s spine, and for good reason. Autism has historically been portrayed as a devastating illness that…
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