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When the Magic is Loud: Experiencing Theme Parks with Sensory Sensitivity
The first time we went to Universal Orlando, we enhanced our experience. We stayed in a hotel for two nights and spent time at Universal and Islands of…
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What Happens When Someone Dies: Perspective from a Young Child
When I was six years old, we had a family friend who was very sick with an unidentified disease. This friend was eleven years old. I remember we…
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Adapting Holiday Plans for Peaceful Celebrations
This is the first year I think he has lit the menorah all by himself, and he did great! Happy Hanukkah to everyone who celebrates! Today was a…
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Effective Tools for Achieving Goals Despite Chronic Pain
Chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming to navigate especially when you have other responsibilities too. Sometimes you feel like you can never catch a break- from going…
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First-Then Strategies to Manage Expectations for Neurodivergent Individuals
Today my son had an appointment to get evaluated for ASD and was expecting to leave school early. He didn’t really care about the doctor appointment; he cared…
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Understanding Maladaptive Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Have you ever been in public when you experienced a ‘big moment’ as a parent or caregiver of an individual who is neurodivergent, or are you an adult…
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