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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Some days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute -- the inconsistency There is...
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The Many Faces of Autism
His parents called Nathan their "gentle giant." At age six, he was big for his age but wouldn't hurt a fly. He appeared to be shy and fearful at all social activities—from playing with other...
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Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew
Author's note: When my article Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew was first published in November 2004, I could scarcely have...
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NLD: What is it?
Nonverbal communication: any communication that doesn't express language directly, but often augments it, including facial expressions, gestures, body posture, and speaking distance. MORE THAN 75% OF ALL...
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"Space" Podcasts for Students
Astronauts must train years for any one given spaceflight, but what kind of specific training is required to work in the unique environment of space and why is it so important? Have you ever wondered what...
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Teaching Our Very Youngest at Home
Every parent today is aware of the value of reading aloud to their toddler or preschooler. But did you know that there is a lot more you, as a parent, can do to get your young child ready for all the years...
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Backpack Safety
Parents spend an average of $1,098 (1) and countless hours ensuring their children get off to the right start for the school year – from school books to electronic accessories to nutritious snacks – and...
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ADHD Child? A Letter for their Teacher
Do you have an ADD child going to school this year? The following is a standard letter given to many teachers by the parents of ADD children. Although teachers are learning more and more lately about ADD, many...
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A Parent's Guide to Grade Six, Seven, and Eight Children
It's 9:00pm Sunday evening and the house has grown suspiciously quiet. The seeming serenity is shattered by a yell from your grade six child's...
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Prepping for Kindergarten
If your child is beginning school in September, you are likely feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Starting school is a major transition for children and their parents but there are some steps you can...
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Back-to-School: Get Organized and Get Ready for the Best School Year Ever
Starting to panic when you think of all the things that stand between you, the kids, and that first day of school? Becoming increasingly convinced...
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Beat the Back to School Blues
Coping with the fear of the unknown, meeting new teachers, plus the anxiety of being separated from parents and siblings are all bound to make children nervous when beginning - or returning to school. Specialists...
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Slaying the Homework “Beast”
Fall means back to school, and though kids love to learn, most of them don’t love homework. The very word conjures up nasty images of monotonous exercises. Too often, the dreaded “homework...
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What Did You Learn in School Today?
"What did you learn in school today?" "Nothing." "Anything interesting happen? "Nope." "Did you like it?" "It was OK." Does getting your kids to offer...
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Back-to-School Survival Guide
Hey, moms and dads, it's back to school time again-that crazy time of year when you might as well just camp out in the mall parking lot rather than driving back and forth across town in some unending quest...
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