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Professionals, Parents Share Strategies to Make Face Masks More Comfortable for Children With Autism
Wearing protective facemasks has become essential during the Covid-19 pandemic. For people with autism, sensory issues can make wearing these masks unpleasant, and in some cases extremely uncomfortable. This is…
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In a recently published paper, researchers at the University of Miami outlined the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic for children and adults with autism and their families, and what health…
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The Coronavirus quarantine has been challenging for both students with autism and their teachers, forcing them to adapt to a new system of virtual, remote learning. Gina Whitener, an occupational…
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Ellie Lymon, a native of Chicago, was diagnosed with autism at age 4 after persistent speech delays. While the future may have seemed uncertain at the time, Lymon, now 14,…
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While autism affects 1 in 54 children in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control, overcoming stigmas and gaining societal acceptance remains an ongoing challenge for many of…
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 1 in 88 children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). After their son Derek was diagnosed with autism, Keiny Goulart and her…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced most people to venture outside wearing protective face masks for their own safety and to prevent the spread of the virus. For many people with…
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Savannah Patterson is a senior at Beaumont School, and is one of 10 finalists for The Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out, which awards $100,000 to winners of essay and…
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The Coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted the daily routines of many people on the autism spectrum. Logan Richards, an 11-year-old boy with autism and dyslexia from Hull, England, shared experience…
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