Autism Speaks Walk
Sydney Krebsbach is a young professional who lives in Alaska and just so happens to have Autism. She was formally diagnosed at age 8 and with the help of early [...]
How To Get More Out of Screen Time With Your Child
Deciding how much screen time to allow your child, and how to use that screen time, is an increasingly common concern. Children are learning to use smartphones, tablets, and computers [...]
How the Internet Age Can Affect Memory
Now, more than ever, cutting edge information and technology are right at our fingertips. With the growth of the Internet Age, scientists are giving thought to the effects Internet use [...]
Sleep Patterns & ADHD
Challenges pertaining to sleep loss are common among children and adults diagnosed with ADHD. In fact, there seems to be a cyclical relationship between poor sleep and the behaviors associated [...]
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Disability
Discovering that their child has a learning disability can be fear-provoking for parents. If they lack prior experience with learning disabilities, parents may feel as though they are facing uncharted [...]
Do Girls and Women Camoflauge Autism?
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new estimate of the number of children living in the United States with autism spectrum disorder, a condition [...]
Dispelling Myths About Left Brain/Right Brain
Perhaps you have wondered, at one time or another, about your unique characteristics as a person. Maybe you have contemplated the experiences that led you to a favorite hobby or [...]
5 Steps to Improving Memory
Memory is at the center of everything we do. From routine daily tasks to the unique components that make up our individual personalities, humans constantly tap into their memory “banks.” [...]
IEP vs 504 Plan
Parents wish for their child to get the most out of their education, to excel at what they enjoy, give their best effort to what they find challenging and to [...]
Reading Out Loud Improves Memory
With the school year winding down, end-of-the-year testing and final exams are in full-force throughout area schools. If you’re looking for ways to improve your young person’s memory of learned [...]