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How to Help Your Child Embrace Halloween
Now that Dr. Anthony Fauci has said it’s safe to trick-or-treat again, we can turn our attention to last-minute Halloween preparations. Costume? Check. Candy? Check. If you’re the parent of a child with autism, there are a…
Detecting and Treating Mental Health Conditions in People with Autism
Those who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a greater risk than most of developing a mental health disorder, which is referred to as a comorbid or co-occurring disorder. Prevalence rates vary widely, but some research…
With Volunteering, Everyone Involved is Better Off
In running a local car show for two decades, Ed Ingle developed a specific set of skills that are worth their weight in gold to Potential Inc., a nonprofit in Newtown that works with people of all ages who have autism and other…
Improving Interactions Between Police and People with Autism
A man stands among an aisle at a store. He doesn’t talk with anyone or interfere with their shopping, but he’s making the store’s employees uncomfortable, nonetheless. He picks up a product from the shelf, examines it closely…