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The Dangers of Cold Weather Wandering
Itās that time of year again. The time when the temperature drops down and stays there for months on end. Itās also one of the...
Christmas Wish List
Christmas is coming! Check out our Wish List for ideas to bring joy to your family as you gather around the tree. Dear Santa, For...
To Grandmotherās House We Go: Traveling for the Holidays with Special Needs
Almost one third of Americans will travel for the holidays, many of them to visit family. These trips can seem a little daunting for special...
UBE3A & Mutation: How This One Gene Mutation Can Lead to Autism
There are over one thousand different gene mutations that can lead to autism, and for a long time all researchers could do was catalog the...
Recent Debate on Autism Screening: You Decide
Last month the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) worked on putting together an official recommendation on screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in young...
How to Detect a Special Needs Diagnosis Early
Many cognitive or physical developmental disorders begin showing signs and symptoms very early in a childās life, even as young as 6 months old. In...
New Innovative Products to Keep Children Safe from Wandering
49% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are prone to wandering. Fortunately, people are becoming more and more aware of wandering, and itās become easier...
Autism and Wandering Behavior: Tips for Going Back to School
According to the CDC, 1 in 68 children has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and studies have shown that 49% of ASD children are prone...
Is Your Child Prone to Wandering?
Wandering is a common problem with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders, or ASDs. Sadly, many parents of ASD children arenāt told about this tendency,...
Realities of Wandering
The Why and the How of the Special Olympics
Everyone knows about the Special Olympics, but do they really understand the impact? Sure, it gives those with special needs an opportunity for involvement that...
Spotlight: Special Needs Expos ā Long Island 2015
Special needs can mean a lot of things so there is no way to effectively define it. Like each individual, it takes on its own...
A Better Quality of Life with Autism
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we spoke to momās of children with special needs to hear about what products they love and trust. Here...
Safety Concerns for Those with Alzheimerās or Autism
Despite the very different natures of Alzheimerās and Autism, some of the safety concerns are the same. When it comes to identifying safety risks and...
The Effect of Wandering: Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts
When it comes to a missing person, every second counts. Whether it is a child or adult, action must be taken in order to retrieve...
Top 10 Signs of Onset of Alzheimerās
With over 5 million Americans now living with Alzheimerās disease, it is extremely important to understand the early onsets in order to catch it quickly...
The Realities of Wandering
Just do a simple Google search on āAutistic children night wanderingā and you will find article after article about the realities of true dangers that...
Make Your Home a Safe Haven
For most people, home is a safe haven. But for parents of a special needs child, your home can feel like a danger zone, with...