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Running On Empty

Have you been suffering from chronic fatigue lately? Find yourself tossing and turning at night unable to shut off your brain? Feeling at a low emotionally, physically or spiritually? Have you lost your appetite?

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Handling the End of School Transition for Your Child With Autism

The end of the school year is a busy but exciting time of year for students and their parents. School parties and summer fun is just around the corner. Kids are eager for vacation and looking forward to all kinds of summer activities. For many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other special needs, the end of the school marks an important transition time for families and teachers including assessing student progress, reviewing Individual Education Plans, developing appropriate goals, and preparing to transition to new teachers, classrooms, or schools. Few programs offer systematic and thorough support for these students and their families to ensure the smoothest transition possible and maintenance of annual gains. Many programs do not offer continuous educational support and most fail to allow time or resources for the current teachers, aides, and specialists to collaborate with next years educational team. Therefore, parents are often responsible to make this transition happen. Here are some tips for getting through the summer and planning for fall for your child with special needs!

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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

Choosing a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you make regarding your child’s well-being. When entrusting your child’s health to a pediatrician, you are bound to have concerns about whether you are picking the right practice or doctor. Here are five questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician. Although not exhaustive, this list points you in the right direction when it comes to selecting a doctor or practice for your child.

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Vaccines and Tylenol

Many families worry when their babies receive vaccines. Some of the concerns are the pain and possible side effects from the shots. I break down normal vaccine reactions into two main types.