In the final webinar of the 2019 webinar series on autism, OneOp discusses the inclusion of young children with autism in a variety of settings. Recently we sat down with several experts in the field of early childhood special education who each share a passion for inclusion.
This blog asks, how do you have difficult talks about child sexual abuse with children, youth, and their parents?
We have a Keurig in our office – a newer, fancy-ish model. We have a box of shared coffee pods, a stash of cups, and often a bottle of coffee creamer someone bought and wrote “for everyone” on the label so we could all partake.
Going to a doctor appointment can be stressful for many young children and their caregivers. However, for children with autism and their families this can be even more stressful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one in every 59 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism and a recent study reports the prevalence of autism to be even higher. The primary characteristics of autism – deficits in social-communication skills and restricted behavior – could impact the experience children with autism, their caregivers, and healthcare providers have during a medical appointment.
This blog highlights the history of Domestic Violence awareness month, as well as shares resources helpful in giving teens and parents tools for support.
By Carol Church As far as financial issues go, experiencing an unexpected windfall or a sudden infusion of cash may sound like a solution in search of a problem. But as anyone who’s experienced something like this (at least on a large scale) can testify, it can be destabilizing to…
Can the retail environment be harnessed to affect positive change? Can retail be used as a means to advocate for public health?