One of the challenges encountered by Autistic children is fear anxiety or trauma during medical trips, which can contribute to their avoidance of healthcare. In fact, children with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk – four times more likely – of having unmet...
It’s been a breath of fresh air for Kristyn Traynor, a mother in the Sacramento area, to discover activities and playgroups where her 3-year-old daughter, Bloom, can now play and feel at ease. Kristyn’s daughter was diagnosed with autism just last year and is...
While Autism awareness has significantly improved over the years, children living in under-served areas still face challenges in accessing quality care. Many research studies have shown that African-American children, as well as Latino children, are diagnosed quite late in their lives compared to Caucasian...
A new UCLA study has discovered a correlation between multilingualism and improved cognitive functioning in children, especially those with autism. This study, published in the journal Autism Research, adds to previous research that has already highlighted the benefits of raising multilingual children and stressed...