Common Autism Myths Debunked

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The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders is increasing each year, and this has lead to an increased awareness of autism in the general population, but it also means that there are lot of misconceptions floating around.  The following are a few of the more common misconceptions and myths surrounding autism.   [...]

What to do if your child is being bullied?

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What to do if your child is being bullied? Bullying among children is an intentional aggressive behavior quite commonly found in children. It is oftentimes the physically stronger child that bullies the timid or weaker child. Bullying assumes many different forms -such as physical assault, verbal teasing or name-calling, intimidation using menacing gestures or social [...]

Millie Mae Raising Awareness of Ataxia.

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  After speaking with Millie Mae’s father I thought it would be a fantastic to share Millie Mae’s inspirational journey.To help raise awareness of Ataxia.   In February 2010 Millie then aged 8, was diagnosed with Friedreich Ataxia (a rare neuro-muscular condition effecting every nerve and muscle including her heart). Ataxia has no rules with each [...]

Does giving your child a bottle at bedtime make you an irresponsible parent?

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    While I am not ashamed nor feel bad for saying all my 6 children have taken a drink, either milk or juice to bed with them – in a bottle. Quick shock horror, this is so wrong for so many reasons I know but … I like my babies to sleep. There is [...]