Every couple has inside jokes that probably sound strange to people on the outside. This newlywed learned that after a conversation about her husband’s wedding ring took a very unexpected turn. Her husband wears his ring on a necklace because of sensory issues, something everyone in their friend group already knows. But when one friend spotted him…
Every couple has inside jokes that probably sound strange to people on the outside. This newlywed learned that after a conversation about her husband’s wedding ring took a very unexpected turn. Her husband wears his ring on a necklace because of sensory issues, something everyone in their friend group already knows. But when one friend spotted him…
It began with an everyday encounter. One family with an autistic teen shared a concern with a local police officer. Soon after, an idea was born that sparked a growing movement. The issue at the center of it all affects millions of families across the United States: How can first responders better understand and communicate with neurodivergent individuals during traffic…
It began with an everyday encounter. One family with an autistic teen shared a concern with a local police officer. Soon after, an idea was born that sparked a growing movement. The issue at the center of it all affects millions of families across the United States: How can first responders better understand and communicate with neurodivergent individuals during traffic…
When my son Merrick was little, I knew he was different. He was always smarter than he could fully show us. He could name dozens of animals, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Monster Jam trucks and Pokémon, and could sit for ages completing 200-piece puzzles. He knew all his letter sounds, but somehow couldn’t…
When my son Merrick was little, I knew he was different. He was always smarter than he could fully show us. He could name dozens of animals, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Monster Jam trucks and Pokémon, and could sit for ages completing 200-piece puzzles. He knew all his letter sounds, but somehow couldn’t put…
Two decades ago, autism was diagnosed infrequently across the Middle East, leaving many children and adults without the support they needed. Today, diagnoses are rising sharply. Around 1.8% of children in Saudi Arabia are estimated to be on the autism spectrum, while in the UAE, autism affects 1 in 146 births. According to the WHO,…
Two decades ago, autism was diagnosed infrequently across the Middle East, leaving many children and adults without the support they needed. Today, diagnoses are rising sharply. Around 1.8% of children in Saudi Arabia are estimated to be on the autism spectrum, while in the UAE, autism affects 1 in 146 births. According to the WHO,…
Listen to this article 00:03:52 One of the best ways to reach and reassure kids, and parents alike, is through a trusted and reliable child-friendly medium. No one understands this better than Tara Carman-French, Director, ADHD, LD, and EF Coach at Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre. Tara and staff have been working with neurodivergent individuals…
Listen to this article 00:03:52 One of the best ways to reach and reassure kids, and parents alike, is through a trusted and reliable child-friendly medium. No one understands this better than Tara Carman-French, Director, ADHD, LD, and EF Coach at Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre. Tara and staff have been working with neurodivergent individuals…