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Doctor Claims Autism Prevention Possible
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Robert Melillo, an internationally known lecturer, author, educator, researcher and clinician specializing in the areas of neurology, rehabilitation, neuropsychology and neurobeha… -
Asperger's Syndrome Unfairly Linked to Newton School Shooting
The aftermath of the Newtown Connecticut shooting tragedy has spawned a wide range of questions regarding gun control and school safety. One of the questions I find myself asking is why the media is frequently associati… -
Helping Kids Cope
Rochester Community Schools has released a response to the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in the way of a helpful article to help kids cope with tragedy. The article is written by school psychologist Dr. Char… -
Unique Back to School Supplies Ideas
When writing up the school supplies shopping list for back to schoolseason, the first few items that typically come to mind are pencils, paper, scissors, etc. But, there are other items that are not-so-obvious, yet s… -
iPad App for Speech Delays: Panda Pal
Technology has progressed at light years compared to when I was helping my son with speech and language delays associated with Aspberger's Syndrome (an ASD). In recent years iPad Applications (apps) for children with sp… -
Speech Delays Could Signal Other Problems
Our friends at Yahoo! Shine sent us a link to help parents who may have trouble deciding if their toddler or child may have a speech delay. The article, Twenty-Five Words Every Toddler Should Know, is designed to sh… -
Hazing and Harassment Prevention
Bullying is something that many associate with elementary school; however, it is a form of harassment that can continue well past high school into college. Bullying most often occurs where adult supervision is low or… -
Helping Children Overcome Grief During the Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of unbridled joy for children. Sadly, if a child has experienced a loss, the holidays can be an extremely difficult period. Family traditions during the holiday season can be… -
5 Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs Children
The usual stress of the holiday season can be trying for parents and children. For special needs children, the stress of the holiday season is often amplified as schedules become hectic and comfortable patterns become… -
Recipe: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Muffin
I know the rigors of cooking and baking treats for a child with severe food allergies. Thankfully there are many gluten-free recipes you can make at home to ensure you're baking treats that don't have allergins your…

