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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Celebrate a life of love and inclusion on September 25th! Special Olympics and Best Buddies invite you to join the first-ever Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS Day) worldwide. This annual event honors Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s legacy by promoting inclusion, acceptance, and unity for those with intellectual disabilities.

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Life Changing Shoelaces

Transform Your Child’s Life with Locklaces: Say Goodbye to Frustration & Tripping Struggling to help your child tie their shoes? Meet Locklaces – the life-changing elastic shoelaces that simplify shoe-tying for kids, especially those with autism or special needs.

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Tick, Tock… Time’s Up!

Finding time to read together feels impossible on busy days. Yet, small moments of high quality use time can transform your day. Try building literacy habits bite size routines like photographing signs or leaving quick notes. You are doing great.

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Taking Personal Time for Ourselves Away from Autism

Rediscovering joy: Finding personal time amidst autism care Taking personal time is often seen as selfish when you’re juggling the immense responsibilities that come with caring for a child on the autism spectrum. But self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s essential for your well-being and ability to support your family.

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How to Help Students with Special Needs Avoid Bullying

Why Special Needs Students Face Higher Bullying Risks and How Parents Can Protect Them Navigating school can be tough for any child—especially those with special needs. Recent tragedies have shown how devastating bullying can be, making the safety of your precious child even more critical.

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Linda Cage

Meet Nick: A Journey of Resilience and Love See how one mother’s unwavering devotion turned every challenge into an opportunity for growth—not just for her son but for the entire family.

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“ABA-SkiP” – is Ahead of the Game

Discover How SkIP Is Revolutionizing Autism Support in Houston Uncover how this cutting-edge program offers personalized, evidence-based interventions that boost development and help children thrive through expert guidance tailored to their unique needs. From academic progress to mastering daily skills, learn why families trust SkIP for life-changing outcomes.

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Our Experience with Therapeutic Listening as Autism Therapy

Discovering Therapeutic Listening: A Tentative Believe When I first heard about therapeutic listening, I was very dubious. I didn’t understand how wearing headphones and listening to weird sounds was going to do anything except seriously tick Billy off.

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