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People always Ask Me What’s “Wrong” with My Child?

From Good Housekeeping

The woman in the hardware store sauntered by our cart, stopped, and leaned in toward me. “Can I ask,” she said, “what’s wrong with your baby?”

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/people-always-ask-whats-wrong-151441662.html

Video Shows Sensory Overload From the Perspective of a Boy on the Autism Spectrum

Elisabeth BrentanoBy Apr 01, 2016

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Editor’s note: The video in this article shows flashing lights, bright colors and loud, sudden noises, which some readers may find triggering.

Alexander Marshall, 10, of West Yorkshire, England, is the star of The National Autistic Society’s new Too Much Information campaign, and he’s featured in a short video that shows what sensory overload can be like.

Tommy Hilfiger Launches Adaptive Collection for Children With Disabilities

Tommy Hilfiger Launches Adaptive Collection for Children With Disabilities

Melissa McGlenseyBy Feb 23, 2016This article discusses a Disorder

 

Now, children of all abilities can wear Tommy Hilfiger clothing.
A nonprofit organization called Runway of Dreams worked with the brand to launch an adaptive version of select styles from its children’s line, which will be on sale startingTuesday.
Two children, one with a limb difference, wearing adaptable clothing

#hilfiger #fashion #special_needs #pws http://ow.ly/YEZrN

I Have Autism. Here Are the 5 Things I Want Parents to Know.

I Have Autism. Here Are the 5 Things I Want Parents to Know.

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(Photo: Alex Lowery)

I was diagnosed with classic autism when I was 4. I found the word a terrifying place. In some ways, it’s still a frightening place for me. But I have reached a point where I am a professional public speaker on autism.

Five Predictions about Video Accessibili

Five Predictions about Video Accessibility for 2016 http://ow.ly/XROXv

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2015 was a year where we saw tremendous growth in awareness about video accessibility due to changes in the legal landscape, especially as it relates to the deaf and hard of hearing. As these trends continue into the new year, our predictions below are based on issues that were left unsolved in 2015, expected outcomes of recent changes in regulations, and increased awareness of video accessibility issues…..