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Autistic and Unfiltered
Note: Shared anonymously. The writer presents a case of self-identified autism. Views are personal and not to be associated with Future Smart. It is also important to note that not all autistic individuals will achieve…
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The Communication Code: Effective Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs
Therapists and special needs educators buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of communication with our incredible students with special needs. We all know the importance of fostering clear and effective communication. But…
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The Tough Stuff: Why Denial About Autism Hurts (and What You Can Do)
Let’s face it, parenting is a rollercoaster. Throw in a diagnosis like autism, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But sometimes, all these overwhelming thoughts and emotions can morph into denial. We all want the…
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My Story: No Shortcuts for Autism
Sometimes, we learn the hard way that there are no shortcuts for autism. This is an account of just one of the harrowing tales. A reader of our previous blog, “Do Vaccines Cause Autism?”, shared…
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Many parents today are convinced that vaccines for children, such as MMR (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine), are an irrefutable cause of autism. The origin of this theory goes back to February 1998. That’s…
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I Can Hear Everything
I don’t speak much, but I can hear everything. Mama, baba, my brother Ahmed and everyone else calls me Yusuf. I will be five years old in exactly 157 days. I love dinosaurs. And…
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Occupational Therapy: A Helping Hand for Kids with Autism
What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that helps people of all ages participate in the activities they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities…
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Living with My Husband
Children with autism, grow up to be… adults with autism. That is a barebones fact. Children may learn to adapt, but autism isn’t an infection that goes away. Because the world is only just opening…
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Autism: Latest Stats and Prevalence 2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 2020 data on the prevalence of autism in the United States. According to this, nearly one child in 36 8-year-olds has autism. The 2018 estimate was 1…
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6 Reasons Moms Should Not Be Their Child’s Therapist
There are good reasons why we think moms should not be their child’s therapist! We are sure we will receive flak for this hot take. But truth must prevail. Autism, ADHD and other…
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