Acor’s mother said this was his first time visiting Santa in the classic mall Santa experience and that he was really scared ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

The Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation recently presented a $3,900 grant to Ephraim McDowell Kids Can Do Pediatric ...

Inclusive play transforms toys into access points for learning, confidence, and connection—at every age and ability level.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s Autism Acceptance Month and educators at the Kansas City Autism Training Center say awareness of autism starts with acceptance. “Knowing your child’s interests and ...

Outer Banks Voice For many Outer Banks families, a visit with Santa is part of the seasonal rhythm — a line, a photo, a few hurried words before moving along. For others, ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

Autistic children are frequently assessed by what adults can observe: behaviour, academic output, or apparent compliance .

When our children err, we have a responsibility to respond in a way that meets a developmental need. Yet when my daughters freak out, I freak out. As a therapist, I love to say that to the extent that ...

The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, for many autistic children and their families, it can also present unique challenges.