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Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

Autism and Oral Health–What You Need to Know

Autism and Oral Health–What You Need to Know

While every autistic child is different, dental visits can be overwhelming and frightening.

Jan Stewart

30 Quotes to Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

30 Quotes to Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month this April, we've rounded up 30 beautiful quotes, one for each day.

Jan Stewart

How Your Culture May Affect Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis

How Your Culture May Affect Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis

Parents and caregivers from other cultures may have an even tougher time understanding the concepts and terminology surrounding autism.

Jan Stewart

Autism and Restrictive Eating–What You Need to Know

Autism and Restrictive Eating–What You Need to Know

For autistic children, restrictive eating is very common. Jan Stewart shares common concerns, how to assess and practical strategies to help.

Jan Stewart

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Did you know that over 50% of autistic children have sleep problems? Sleep is important, so here are the top strategies for autistic children.

Jan Stewart

Holiday Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Autistic Children

Holiday Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Autistic Children

When the excitement around the holidays and sensory overload gets overwhelming, these tips can help.

Jan Stewart

How to Support Children With Autism

How to Support Children With Autism

When it comes to caring for autistic children, we can face seemingly endless highs and lows. Here's how to support them as caregivers.

Jan Stewart

How We Talk About Autism is Evolving

How We Talk About Autism is Evolving

Author, Autism mom and Chair of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Jan Stewart shares what you need to know.

Jan Stewart

It's International OCD Awareness Week–What You Need to Know

It's International OCD Awareness Week–What You Need to Know

One family shares their story of an OCD diagnosis and advocating for the treatment that ultimately helped

Jan Stewart

How to Find Autism Services and Supports

How to Find Autism Services and Supports

Resources available in both Canada and the US for families navigating an autism diagnosis

Jan Stewart

Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

VP of Autism Speaks shares strategies for a successful school year

Lindsay Naeder, MSW

Co-occurring Conditions with Autism

Co-occurring Conditions with Autism

Autism expert shares why ADHD, anxiety and OCD are common conditions among autistic people.

Jan Stewart

Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Accommodating my son’s Tourette Syndrome is easier than accepting the social stigma that comes with it.

Nicole Hunt

My Child has been Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?

My Child has been Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?

While a diagnosis may come with mixed feelings, it also means that you can move forward with services that will help the whole family.

Jan Stewart

Can Autism be Inherited? A Parenting Expert Weighs In

Can Autism be Inherited? A Parenting Expert Weighs In

Why are some people autistic? An expert weighs in on what genetics have to do with it.

Jan Stewart

How Accurate are Online Autism Tests?

How Accurate are Online Autism Tests?

Jan Stewart

I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned

I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned

Allow your child to redefine what you think you know—especially about play and experiencing the world.

Valery Brown

Navigating Disney World with a Special Needs Child

Navigating Disney World with a Special Needs Child

The services, landmarks and insider tips you need to make your trip to Disney World equally magical for everyone in your family

Dan Pitman

How Autism is Diagnosed and What to Expect in the Process

How Autism is Diagnosed and What to Expect in the Process

Author, Autism mom and Chair of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Jan Stewart shares what you need to know about how autism and diagnosed.

Jan Stewart

Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

One toddler, two cochlear implants, and the many things I’ve learned raising a child with hearing loss.

Christine Murray