For children on the neurological spectrum, there is a 28 time higher risk than that of typical children for suicidal thoughts or attempts. Depression was the strongest single predictor of suicide contemplation or attempts in children with autism. Penn State College of Medicine researchers New Study Finds AI Can Detect Hidden Depression in a Child’s…
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Joanna’s Voice For Those Growing Up With Apraxia
“I want people to know that having verbal apraxia doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your life to the fullest.” ~Joanna Bendel “If you are growing up with apraxia, or you grew up with apraxia, I want you to know that you are not alone. You see, I have it too, which means that we’ve…
Cherab Presents Chris’s crowdFunnit Birthday Party
“Bullying has left a mark on Chris’s soul. As a result, he suffers bouts of both anxiety and depression that others hate him and is afraid to leave our house. Chris who is on the autism spectrum desperately needs to know that he is worthy of having friends and that he is not alone” ~Mary…
Circle Of Friends
“I then let them know that Scooby Doo doesn’t talk like everyone else -“but he’s lots of fun and a cool dude to hang out with right?” Description of a “Circle of Friends“ If your child has or is being teased, the following is an effective evidence-based technique that I first learned about from an…
How to Prevent, Deal With Bullying of a Speech Impaired/Special Needs Child
“Every child has the right to an education and; every child has the right to be safe”~The United Nations Charter of Rights for Children Teasing… It’s something you fear if you have a late talker, and it’s something that does break your heart if it’s happened, but… All kids can feel bad about themselves at times…