Valerie Howes

Valerie Howes

Latest from Valerie Howes

You'll love what these parents built for their Blockbuster super-fan son

You'll love what these parents built for their Blockbuster super-fan son

When a boy with autism is heartbroken at the closing of his local Blockbuster video store, his parents surprised him with his very own living room location.

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

Medically correct puppets teach and reassure children about major surgeries

This Special Olympics video about twin brothers has us choking up

This Special Olympics video about twin brothers has us choking up

A powerful new Special Olympics video nails sibling rivalry, sportsmanshship and the twin bond.

Canada just got its first autism-friendly hotel and it's awesome

Canada just got its first autism-friendly hotel and it's awesome

Hotel Port aux Basques rolls out the welcome mat to guests with autism and their families.

Sensory-friendly fun for Autism Month

Sensory-friendly fun for Autism Month

These sensory-friendly events and activities make family outings more fun and inclusive for kids with autism.

Are ADHD meds making your child shorter?

Are ADHD meds making your child shorter?

Taking ADHD meds in childhood may not reduce adult symptoms, but it may affect height. The MTA study makes a case for combining medication with therapies.