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Autism and Sleep: Strategies for a Better Night’s Sleep
By Taylour Arami Sleep impacts the well-being and health of every individual, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder...
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May 20, 20244 min read


How to Navigate Cicada Season with Sensory Sensitivities: Tips and Tricks
Chicago Non-Profit Anticipates Bothersome Sights and Sounds of Cicadas PRESS RELEASE | Northbrook, IL, April 30, 2024 By mid-May,...
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Apr 30, 20242 min read


Aging Together: Embracing Our Support Systems When There Are Exceptional Needs
By Karen Kaplan, MS As each of us ages, me included, we realize our needs change, our physical body requires adjustments, and our social...
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Apr 17, 20243 min read


Nonprofit CEO Helps Dreams Come True in the Autism Community
By Haiku Haughton EXCEPTIONAL SPOTLIGHT For our first exceptional spotlight, we introduce Jeanetta Bryant, the CEO of Bright Feats...
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Mar 29, 20244 min read


Producer Scott Steindorff’s Movie "Understanding Autism" Shines an Valuable Light on Neurodiversity
By Ron Sandison, M Div Understanding Autism premieres April 4th, 2024 "There is a lot of misunderstanding around autism, and through a...
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Mar 23, 20249 min read


Is Your Exceptional Child Receiving the IEP Benefits They Deserve?
By Karen Kaplan, MS Is your child or loved one with an Individual Education Program (IEP) not receiving their education benefits? It...
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Mar 2, 20245 min read


Helping Special Needs Teachers and Parents Find the Answers They Seek
By Karen Kaplan, MS Do you know the old phrase, “As one door closes, another one opens?” Yes, when one solution does not resolve the...
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Feb 8, 20248 min read


Empowering Awareness: Teaching People with Differently-Abilities to Recognize and Confront Bullying
By Karen Kaplan, MS “I am not perfect, but I will always be real,” said Tupac Shakur. "All I can do is be me, whoever that is,” said Bob...
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Feb 8, 20244 min read


Exceptional Advice on Parent Mental Health
By Meshell Baylor, MHS "Your mental health matters more than any external validation." Life can be a rollercoaster ride when being a...
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Feb 8, 20244 min read


Caring for the Aging Caregiver: Advocate for Autism and Special Needs
According to the Institute of Aging, 65% of older people with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends to assist.
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Jan 19, 20244 min read


Powering Up Your Day and Supporting Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan, MS Many people believe we need to find a way to recharge each day to empower us in our lives. I assume it would be the...
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Jan 18, 20244 min read


From Waffle Makers to Batman Toasters: Fun Eating Motivators When There is a Sensory Sensitivity
By Karen Kaplan, MS If you are a parent, teacher, speech therapist, an individual on the autism spectrum, or a person with sensory...
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Jan 17, 20246 min read


Putting Back Mentor Programs Will Help in Neurodivergent Classrooms
By Karen Kaplan, MS Did you know most school districts in California that serve a larger population of students with neurodiversity are...
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Jan 17, 20245 min read


Getting to Know a Loved One with Different Abilities Through Holiday Wish Lists
By Karen Kaplan The season is upon us as Christmas decorations appear in stores, holiday music is played, and family holiday films are...
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Dec 10, 20233 min read


We Need to Know About ALL the Senses to Better Help Children with Different Abilities
By Karen Kaplan One of the positives about research is that it is ongoing and always coming up with new information to help us understand...
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Nov 2, 20234 min read


Learning Differently When There are Different Abilities: Drum It, Paint It, Dance It, and Plant It
By Karen Kaplan, MS Schools seem to focus on the read it, write it, tell it, hear it, finish it, and put it away mantra. How about we try...
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Oct 19, 20234 min read


Parents, Become THE Developer of Life Skills When There Are Different Abilities
By Karen Kaplan, MS Are you a parent who nurtures independence? Have you gathered as much knowledge as possible about your child’s...
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Oct 19, 20235 min read


The Rise of Autistic Voices: The Time Has Come for Us to Be Heard
By Siena Castellon The voices of the autism community are rarely heard. At a time when social justice and inequality are at the forefront...
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Oct 19, 20236 min read


How Can We Help Teachers Be Successful in the Classroom When There are Different Abilities?
By Karen Kaplan There are so many things a teacher needs to know to be successful in supporting students with different abilities. I...
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Oct 18, 20236 min read


Top Advice When a Child Struggles with Executive Functioning
By Karen Kaplan Executive functioning consists of specific cognitive processing skills necessary to learn, work, live, and function...
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Sep 13, 20235 min read
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