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Autism SOS: Three Warning Signs of Autism in Toddlers
First, the good news: Research shows that early intervention can be extremely effective in improving or reversing traits commonly associated with autism. Now, the bad news: The younger children are, the more difficult it is to pick out autism warning signs in their behavior. Which is particularly bad when you understand that the earlier you start addressing developmental delays, the…
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint “You know, during this pandemic, I get less grief about not being near people.” Who said this? My child. My son with autism. What did he mean? He meant that pre-pandemic he got “grief” from peers/people/fellow gamers, etc. about how he distanced himself. Which meant that other people had…
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint “You know, during this pandemic, I get less grief about not being near people.” Who said this? My child. My son with autism. What did he mean? He meant that pre-pandemic he got “grief” from peers/people/fellow gamers, etc. about how he distanced himself. Which meant that other people had…
Five Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Child’s Engagement With Tech
When I started to write this article I thought about safety; all of the important things you need to know about how to keep your children safe in this digital age; how to protect from negativity, etc, etc. Then I thought, NO! We need to think about how we as parents engage with our kids…
Soaking Feet in Epsom Salts
Nothing feels better than giving your feet a break after a long day and soaking your feet in Epsom salt has many health benefits. Epsom salt is made of magnesium sulfate. When absorbed through the skin, magnesium sulfate draws toxins out of the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling and relaxes muscles. In addition to soothing sore and achy feet, Epsom salt can reduce foot inflammation, remove foot odors and soften rough skin on your feet. In fact, if you are having trouble removing a splinter from your foot, an Epsom salt foot soak can be effective in drawing it out.