Common Thanksgiving Challenges for Kids with Attention Issues
By Lexi Walters Wright, contributor for Understood.org (for learning & attention issues) As delicious a holiday as Thanksgiving is, it can be difficult for kids with attention issues like ADHD. Read about typical Turkey Day trouble spots and find out what you can do to help. Scenario #1: Interrupted Routines The problem: If your family is traveling for Thanksgiving, your child may be sleeping in a strange place and following an unfamiliar schedule. Even if you’re hosting, you
The Kids who Beat Autism
By Ruth Padawer, Contributing Writer for The New York Times At first, everything about L.'s baby boy seemed normal. He met every developmental milestone and delighted in every discovery. But at around 12 months, B. seemed to regress, and by age 2, he had fully retreated into his own world. He no longer made eye contact, no longer seemed to hear, no longer seemed to understand the random words he sometimes spoke. His easygoing manner gave way to tantrums and head-banging. “He
For some parents of autistic children, Jerry Seinfeld’s self-diagnosis was ‘a slap in the face’
By Peter Holley, Reporter for The Washington Post When Kim Stagliano saw an "NBC Nightly News" clip of Jerry Seinfeld saying he’s on the autism spectrum, the first thing she did was get angry. The next thing she did was get on Twitter. [Tweet] @KimStagliano: THIS is autism - my 3 girls @JerrySeinfeld 1 does not speak,. 1 in single words, 1 paralyzed by anxiety. [Tweet] @KimStagliano: This is autism, wandered and drowned. @JerrySeinfeld Mason was his name. [Tweet] @Kim Staglia
Jerry Seinfeld to Brian Williams: 'I Think I'm on the [Autism] Spectrum'
Reported by Maya Rhodan of TIME, Inc. Jerry Seinfeld said in a recent interview he believes he has traits that align with those who have autism spectrum disorder. “I think–and on a very drawn out scale–I think I’m on the spectrum,” Seinfeld told NBC Nightly News’ Brian Williams. “You’re never paying attention to the right things. Basic social engagement is really a struggle..." To continue reading the full story, visit TIME magazine's website at: http://ti.me/1EaQ4F2. #autism
Understand Your Child's Anxiety (Infographic)
By Renee Jain, Chief Storyteller at GoZen.com, via Huffington Post: Parents If you've never suffered from anxiety, it can be challenging to understand what a child is truly experiencing. In fact, excessive worrying may seem like a normal part of growing up and something kids just have to "deal" with. This [linked] infographic breaks down the very real and often debilitating feeling of anxiety. Recognizing how and why the brain and body transform in moments of anxiety is a fir