Our understanding of autism has changed greatly in recent years. Instead of being a singular disorder, autism is now understood to be a spectrum condition with symptoms that vary wildly [...]
The holiday season can be an overwhelming and confusing time for children with special needs. During the holidays, comforting routines and familiar structures tend to go by the wayside. School [...]
The majority of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are diagnosed with the condition around second grade, with most parents spotting symptoms well before age 7.(1) As a result, ADHD is [...]
Language is such an essential part of every aspect of our lives that we experience a range of negative emotions and experiences when we find it difficult to communicate. For [...]
Experiencing a traumatic brain injury is a life changing event. Studies have shown that just under half of people who experience a TBI return to former jobs, but many who [...]
If your child has been recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, or if you’ve been researching information about ASD, you’ve no doubt come across some unfamiliar and even confusing terms [...]
Even in an age of technology, books can help children feel less alone in their conditions and more connected to the world. Books that detail the experiences of characters with [...]
Next month marks the beginning of the new school year for most Maryland students, with some students starting as early as the end of August. It isn’t easy for anyone [...]
Flight attendants regularly remind the parents on flights that, in the event of a crash, they should remember to put the oxygen mask over their own faces before placing them [...]
Autism spectrum disorder is not recognized as a rare condition, with 1 in 55 Maryland children receiving an ASD diagnosis early on in their lives. In fact, Maryland has the [...]
