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Tag Archives: autism spectrum disorders
Caring for the Caregiver
By Dr. Elizabeth Reeve (with Elizabeth Verdick) Your 13-year-old daughter just spent 45 minutes in the bathroom doing her hair while texting her friends in anticipation of her first big middle school dance. She’s focused on how she looks and … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities, Parenting
Tagged ASD, Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, caregiver, caring for kids with autism, children with special needs, Free Spirit author, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, self-care, special needs students
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Holiday Chaos! Preparing Children with Autism for the Disruptions of the Holidays
By Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, M.D., authors of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) Here come the holidays! If you’ve got a child who’s on the autism spectrum, life is about to get … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities, Parenting
Tagged Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, children with special needs, FSP author, holiday stress, holiday stress in kids, holidays, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, special needs students
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Helping a Child on the Autism Spectrum Transition to a New School
By Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, M.D., authors of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) Summer is over—as a parent, you can breathe a sigh of relief. No more hearing “I’m bored!” every day. … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities, Parenting
Tagged advocating for your child, Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, children with special needs, Free Spirit author, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, middle school, school success, special needs students
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