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Jul 9, 2020
4 min

HELPING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM LEARN TO WEAR PPE (FACE MASKS, GLOVES)

For children on the autism spectrum, it might take a long time to become comfortable with masks and gloves. Here are some tips to help them

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Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?

Yulika Forman

May 7, 2020
3 min

Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?

Updated information about services and remote learning for children on IEPs and 504s in MA.

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Surviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individual

Yulika Forman

May 4, 2020
4 min

Surviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individual

Most of us have been staying home for weeks. As a neurodiverse individual, what can you do about the fatigue that is starting to set in?

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Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!

Yulika Forman

Apr 29, 2020
5 min

Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!

I hear from many families that their children have trouble with online lessons. What can we do to help?

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HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

Yulika Forman

Apr 4, 2020
4 min

HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

Now that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.

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SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

Yulika Forman

Mar 21, 2020
7 min

SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

How to manage staying at home with children on the spectrum, with ADHD, anxiety and other related challenges during school closure.

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