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Autistic kids 'falling through the cracks' as many in N.S. denied financial aid based on IQ
18 Apr 2024 09:53 GMT
… loves princesses, drawing on her iPad and watching cartoons — but … Cynthia Carroll, executive director of Autism Nova Scotia, said too many … only 35 per cent of autistic people also have an … for the program.
Carroll said autistic people often have high pattern …
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A Plea from the Mom of an Autistic Kid: Include Us in Your Plans
16 Apr 2024 18:55 GMT
… loves playing pretend, using his iPad, and being outside, especially … ever attempting to quell the autistic quirks that make Walker, … because I understand autism. I know that being autistic means many different … and just chill with his iPad. One of the things …
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Solving a Puzzle for Local Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum
15 Apr 2024 20:57 GMT
… autistic children. This inspired Jones to open Play-Place Autism … , an art room, an iPad room, and more. One … specialized day care facility for autistic kids. Play-Place’s … For more information, visit autisticplayplace.org.
Autism Hero Walk
The largest …
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Group advises on "intentional inclusion" for Autism Acceptance Month
12 Apr 2024 12:54 GMT
… 44 children is affected by autism spectrum disorder according to the … 50,000 people living with autism in Michigan, about 16,000 … sign language, or pictures or iPads to communicate. To just open … good chance a child with autism also likes to play with …
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Is Center Parcs an autism-friendly stay? An Irish mum shares her review
11 Apr 2024 01:56 GMT
… cranks into life.
Like many autistic children, our five-year- … UK could better cater for autistic children, including SEN hours at … Finn’s vocal stimming or iPads at the table. Many spots … Center Parcs an autism-friendly holiday? Well, as every autistic person’s …
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Slam poetry showcases talents, raises autism awareness
09 Apr 2024 04:07 GMT
… school I would see autistic children in the hallways, … the 15th Annual Autism Community Together autism awareness fair.
Grandparents … the 15th Annual Autism Community Together autism awareness fair.
Grandparents … were each awarded an iPad Air, the high school …
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Worcester County Programs are Giving Those with Autism the Tools Needed to Succeed
02 Apr 2024 23:11 GMT
… Tuesday, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. In light of … pretty neat technology, such as iPads or different tablets that allow … program, much like people with autism, is not one-size-fits … tick."
Two programs, viewing autism as more of a superpower …
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'Early intervention is the best intervention' | Family shares how this local resource helped empower their child with autism
01 Apr 2024 21:47 GMT
… of April kicks off Autism Awareness Month. Therapy Connections … , it also recognizes autism awareness.
According to Autism Speaks, one-in … who has autism.
Garza shared how, though autism is a spectrum … a communication device on her iPad and app to speak …
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Autism 5K Run/Walk returns to Sheboygan Falls this April. Here's how to sign up.
24 Mar 2024 17:18 GMT
… FALLS — The annual Kiwanis iPads for Autism 5K Run/Walk …
The event, during National Autism Acceptance Month, is hosted by … children on the autism spectrum with iPads. With the iPads, children can …
"The Kiwanis iPads for Autism Fun Run/Walk is …
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This golf course architect’s daughter was diagnosed non-verbal autistic. Now he’s helping families facing similar challenges
21 Mar 2024 10:26 GMT
… about 2.8% – identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in … couple created the Helping Enrich Autistic Lives (HEAL) Foundation to … for those affected by autism.
The foundation has since … autism service dogs, as well as the delivery of over 500 iPads …