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School Accommodations For Children With Autism (Part 2)
In my previous blog, I discussed school accommodations for children with autism. An accommodation is an extra advantage or program or strategy assigned to a specific child.When a child needs something in a school setting that is different than what the typical kids receive, thats called an Accommodation. Typically, these accommodations are discussed during a childs IEP. They are initiated on a daily basis by either an aide or a teacher. And …
Overweight Kids Need Help Getting Healthy, Not Foster Care
Last month, an obesity specialist at Childrens Hospital Boston and a lawyer at Harvards School of Public Health set off a firestorm parenting debate: they recommend
Vegan: Great For Kids!
Bill Clinton and Mike Tyson have joined the ranks of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi in adopting a vegan diet, clearly signaling the popularity of the diet among adults.
Spoiling on a Dime
Not too long ago, one of Avas little friends shared a secret with me, My mommy says that Ava gets whatever she wants. Some parents may take offense to this, but its not exactly untrue.
Does Fish Oil Make Your Baby Smarter?
Many women take fish oil supplements during pregnancy at their doctors’ encouragement. This substance has long been thought to boost a baby’s cognitive development, but according to a new study, the key ingredient in fish oil, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), is actually of no help in that arena.