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Sensory Difficulties in People with Autism

I found this list very helpful in understanding how a person can measure another personʼs sensory difficulties. It looks like good explanation of sensory processing issues for a layperson. What are sensory difficulties? Difficulties with loud noises, smells, being hugged, walking on certain surfaces, and having certain foods in your mouth are some examples. People…

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Helping Your Teen Put Together College Applications

So what does it take to get into college? Well, the answer depends on quite a few factors. The type of major, high school academics, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, the personal statement, the interview, extra-curricular activities, leadership skillsthe list goes on and on. Thats why, as Ive said many times before, its best to start thinking about college early. How early? In my opinion, it truly is never too early.

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Julie Andrews on Helping Every Child Find the Princess Inside

Julie Andrews has teamed up with Target and The Walt Disney Company for the first ever National Princess Week – a celebration of each child’s unique spirit, or “sparkle,” as the lovely lady herself calls it. “Throughout my career as an actress and author, I’ve encouraged children to use their imaginations and dream big,” she said. Andrews has written several children’s books with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton including a New York Times best-selling series about a little girl who finds the princess inside of herself.