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Comic Book Heroes: Dad, Son with Autism, Create Series

June 16, 2022 by Guest Contributor

The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse feature a superhero with autism, inspired by the illustrator’s son and his nightmares.

Filed Under: education, NYC, relationships Tagged With: Art, Autism, Brooklyn, comics, creativity, sons, special needs, working parents

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Help Kids with Autism Cope with Change with These Tips

August 3, 2020 by Guest Contributor

Aaron Sheldon and his son, Harry, offer five tips to help kids with autism cope with a change in routine in a “Dads Change” video.

Filed Under: parenting advice, parenting styles Tagged With: Autism, coping, Dove Men+Care, special needs, tips, video

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Disability Rights Movement Can Inform Today’s Parenting

July 8, 2020 by Vincent O'Keefe

Americans with Disabilities Acts turns 30 in 2020. Lessons can be learned from those who inspired naysayers to back disability rights.

Filed Under: education, ethnicity / race, parenting advice Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, books, disabilities, movies, special needs, tips

Becoming Superheroes of Central Park Save the Day for Father, Son

June 13, 2017 by Chad R. MacDonald

Dressing up as comic book crimefighters sparks imaginative play in at-home father and his autistic son as they makes friends, make better world for all.

Filed Under: NYC, play Tagged With: Autism, Central Park, Manhattan, parks, special needs, superheroes

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Never Say Autistic Kids are ‘Just Brats’

July 6, 2016 by Chad R. MacDonald

Some people simply dismiss an autistic child as just being a brat. A parent of a child on the autism spectrum explains why this is a mistake.

Filed Under: health, NYC, parenting advice Tagged With: Autism, behavior, special needs

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Daughter’s Cleft Lip Makes Dad Question What is “Normal”

June 29, 2016 by Guest Contributor

“Normal” gives a statistical concept an inappropriate emotional connotation. I don’t want that burden placed on my little girl with her cleft lip and palate

Filed Under: health, relationships Tagged With: daughters, hospitals, Roberto Santiago, special needs

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