In what was originally a three-part series, I have decided to add one more essential part about special needs planning and why it’s especially important during a pandemic. In part one of this series, I discussed why estate … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Special Needs Planning Is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 4 of a 4-part Series)
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Researchers Find 102 Genes Linked to Autism
January 28, 2020 by
Tommy and Henry Stevens are identical twins who were born slightly premature and met their milestones later than others their age. As they became toddlers, they still didn’t say a word. Doctors explained to their mother that there … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Happens to Adults with Autism Who “Age Out”?
October 4, 2019 by
Dear Bebe,There is a lot of funding for research about early diagnosis and early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there doesn’t seem to be much attention paid to adults with ASD. My … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Could Something Used to Treat Autism Also Be Used to Treat Dementia?
May 7, 2019 by
Kevin’s mother, Lydia, takes him for Interactive Metronome therapy twice a week to improve his focus. She decided to give this therapy a try, with hopes that he could better sit still in class and attend to learning. Kevin has an … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Happens When a Person with Autism Becomes an Adult?
March 29, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, My niece, Amelia, has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but is high-functioning. What happens to most children with ASD when they transition to adulthood? Thanks!Will … [Read more...]
Print This PageDivision One Cheerleader at Mason is Breaking Barriers
February 12, 2019 by
Ann Catherine Heigl (Pic from Indianapolis Times Sentinel)Ann Catherine Heigl, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, graduated from high school and became a student of George Mason University, through their LIFE program, a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Bipartisan Efforts to Help Those with Mental Illness
March 17, 2017 by
Dear Angel, My son has bipolar disorder, and he was taking advantage of mental health treatment services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since the new administration took office, I know some changes will be made to mental … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeing Her Brother’s Caregiver
May 10, 2016 by
A year ago, Helen Ries’s mother died unexpectedly, and she became the primary caregiver of her brother, Paul Knoll. Knoll has Down syndrome and had lived with his parents most of his life. Ries admits that her first year as a … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs it Dementia or Adult ADHD?
April 5, 2016 by
Ginny is a 58-year-old widow who struggles each day with where she puts her keys, her cell phone, her purse, and even sometimes her coffee cup after she fills it with coffee. She often has trouble following conversations, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeniors Should Be Thankful For This. . .
November 24, 2015 by
This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving, making it an ideal time to give thanks and reflect on the positive things that have happened over the past year. Below are twelve of our blog articles from 2015 that make us and many of our … [Read more...]
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