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Health & Daily Care

From mealtimes to vaccines and everything in between, this information will help you establish routines for the day to day needs of your child.

 
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My Community

Connect to a network of parents and professionals and develop your own support network of peers and advisors.

 
Establishing Services
 
 
 
 

Establishing Services

Don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by all the acronyms? Learn how to navigate the system of care and tips on preparing for IEPs.

 
Meet Our Experts
 
 
 
 

Meet Our Experts

Our panel of experts combine medical and therapeutic perspectives with years of experience working passionately alongside famiiles and children with special needs.

 
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Tools & Resources

A library of resources, reference links and easy to print guidelines for you to post on the fridge and share with others!

 
Love, Laugh & Live
 
 
 
 

Love, Laugh, & Live

This section is devoted to our amazing moms. It's ok, in fact we encourage you to laugh and develop goals for YOURSELF! Share your secrets of sanity and be encouraged to take time for you!

 

Autism

Autism

Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. and it is easy to be overwhelmed by conflicting information out there on causes and treatment. We help you find out the signs of autism in a young child and offer the latest on what reliable research says on the possible causes and treatment of autism. Learn more information on what is right for your child and find support through a community of families sharing their experiences.
 
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Autism Articles
Wandering for children with special needs can lead to children getting lost and parents needing to contact local police or fireman to help locate their child.
Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg introduced amended legislation that would provide individuals with autism and pervasive developmental disorders access to insurance coverage
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The risk among male children is greater than 25 percent, and over 30 percent for "multiplex" families.
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New Studies Linking Environmental Factors to Autism Cause Controversy.
Temple Grandin shares her expert knowledge and personal experience on teaching and autism.
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Four recent studies related to the cause of autism in children
A current study has been released reporting a possible link between autism and living near freeways
Family members and professionals are often puzzled about what to do when an individual begins to ask repetitive questions
Parents are invested in improving their child's vocabulary and reading skills
The brain does not tell the body to stop growing if the boy or girl’s developmental level is younger than their age
Most parents have had some experience with a child who has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up frequently during the night, and/or only sleeps a few hours each night
While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of sons/daughters on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges
There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship
CA State Senate and Senator Steinberg Host Hearing on insurance coverage of autism
What Every Parent Needs To Know About Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Autism Insurance Coverage
List of Autism Interventions
A powerful story about one mom’s journey thru autism with her son.
This report provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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We hope that the National Standards Project will help individuals with ASD, their families, caregivers, educators, and service providers to select treatments that support people on the autism spectrum in reaching their full potential
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Although no one knows the cause of autism, most believe that genetics plays a role
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