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Help for a 2-year-old with autism

Children with developmental disabilities such as autism tend to be more easily overwhelmed and upset than typically developing children.

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Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

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Distance learning tips for children with autism

Here are some things you can do to give your child with autism the most successful distance learning environment possible.

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Helping kids with autism get used to wearing face masks

As with all new things, it will take your child some time to adjust to wearing a mask. But with practice and patience, most children can get used to it.

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Autism and anxiety

It is common for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to have a higher chance of also being diagnosed with anxiety.