special needs
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These Free Books Can Help Kids with Autism Understand the Pandemic
It can be difficult for any child (or adult, honestly) to grasp all the changes we’ve had to make in our lives this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But children with autism often need a little extra help in understanding why life looks so different right now, especially as we approach the start of…
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How To ‘Hug’ A Kid With Autism
Video: It’s Autism Awareness Month, and to honour it, Sesame Street is showing us how to better support kids on the spectrum. They’ve released a few new short videos featuring Julia, the show’s first character with autism.
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What To Do When Your Kid Is Sensitive To Seams And Tags In Clothing
Little kids are notoriously difficult to dress. Any parent who’s experienced a closet standoff with a naked child six minutes before they’re supposed to be at the bus stop can confirm. It could be that the kid is extremely picky or acting out of defiance, but what if it’s more than that? What if the…
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What To Do If Your Child’s Behaviour Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Partner
“You know those ABC after-school specials where the parents get divorced, and they tell the kids, ‘It’s not your fault’?” asks Catherine, a mum of three in Florida. “They lied. If we get divorced, it is totally their fault.”