Premature babies (born before 37 weeks gestation) are at a higher risk of health complications than those born at term. Complications can include, but are not limited to (1): More time spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Breathing problems, such as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) Infections resulting from an immature immune system Brain […]
Tips for Helping Children with Sensory Processing Issues Get Dressed
For children with sensory processing issues, certain clothing items may be bothersome. Even tiny tags and seams can be extremely distracting and upsetting. However, there are also certain types of clothing, such as weighted vests, which may be comforting and calming. On this page, we’ll discuss a few tips that can help parents select clothing […]
What Improv Comedy Can Teach Us About Autism
Second City is a prolific improvisational comedy organization, known for churning out highly-successful comedians like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert. In addition to launching careers and creating a lot of laughs, they also do important work to help people with communication difficulties and mental health issues. Their improv classes for anxiety were designed […]
Interacting with Disabled People: Etiquette Tips and Guidelines
Talking to someone with a disability is just like talking to anyone else. But sometimes, you might feel you are saying or doing the wrong thing. We’ve compiled some basic etiquette tips for spending time and communicating with disabled individuals: General etiquette guidelines If you are having a conversation with someone with a disability, it’s […]
Seizure Dogs: How Can They Help?
Disclaimer: This page is for informational use only. Please note that we do not sell/provide seizure dogs or any other service animals. Continue reading for organizations that can assist you with your search for a service animal. A “seizure dog” refers to a dog that has been trained (or has spontaneously learned) to warn their owner […]