Autism Awareness

What Are the Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

The CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network has reported that one in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterized by cognitive impairments, repetitive behaviors, communication difficulties, and social impairments.  If you are wondering whether your young one has ASD, chances are that you have…

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What’s Next? 5 Key Steps to Take After an Autism Diagnosis

According to a recent study conducted by the CDC, approximately 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. Better awareness around ASD has led to a better understanding of how it can be recognized and managed, but parents might still find it difficult to cope with their child’s diagnosis without proper support.…

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Meet Hansen

USAF Staff Sergeant, Husband, New Father & Dyslexic It can be hard to take the first steps to schedule an assessment for yourself or your child. You may find yourself thinking that labeling the situation won’t make it better. According to, Hansen, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Initially diagnosed with dyslexia in the…

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Dyslexia – There’s an App for that!

Today, there’s an app or computer program for just about anything, and that includes helping people who struggle with dyslexia learn to improve their reading, comprehension, spelling, and writing skills. If you or a loved one struggle with dyslexia, taking advantage of these resources can really improve performance in school and the workplace, more easily…