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Past articles by Jamie:

Dollywood Is the First Theme Park in the World with a Calming Room for Kids with Autism

The room offers a quiet retreat from the park for guests with sensory issues. → Read More

This Mom of a Child with Special Needs' Open Letter to Their Neighbors Really Hits Home

We can all benefit from the message behind this letter. → Read More

Strange Beauty: One Mom's Take on Raising a Child with Autism and Cerebral Palsy

Author Eliza Factor chats with us about raising a child with multiple disabilities. → Read More

This Film About an All-Autistic Swim Team Is Worth Diving Into

Mark your calendars and be sure to watch this excellent documentary about an all-autistic swim team. → Read More

A 2-Minute TSA Pat-Down of a Child with Special Needs Should Not Happen

Outraged by a lengthy, unnecssary TSA patdown of a child with special needs, one mom investigates ways she can make travel easier with her own disabled child. → Read More

A 2-Minute TSA Pat-Down of a Child with Special Needs Should Not Happen

Outraged by a lengthy, unnecssary TSA patdown of a child with special needs, one mom investigates ways she can make travel easier with her own disabled child. → Read More

New App Helps Kids with Special Needs Express Themselves via Emojis

Emojability is a free app made especially for kids with speicial needs. → Read More

Sensory-Friendly Events for Autism Awareness Month

Many businesses have exciting sensory-friendly events planned for April, during Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. → Read More

This 13-Year-Old Is Climbing Mountains for Kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A 13-year-old climber hopes to raise $1 million for kids with a disabling muscle condition. → Read More

We May Be Able to Diagnose Autism Before Age 1

Researchers say a new test may be able to predict an autism diagnosis before a child's first birthday. → Read More

Study: Bullying Affects Kids with Disabilities More Over Time

A new study shows bullying affects kids with disabilities more as they get older because of a lack of social skills. Now the question is: What can we do to prevent that? → Read More

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney Has Some Great Advice for Raising a Reader

Bestselling children's author Jeff Kinney reflects on how he learned to enjoy reading and offers some advice for parents on raising readers. → Read More

Toddler with Down Syndrome Rejected by Talent Agency Lands Modeling Gig

This adorable toddler with Down syndrome just landed a modeling contract with Osh Kosh B'Gosh! → Read More

Bravo! Toys "R" Us Stores Offering Quiet Shopping Hours for Kids with Autism

Toys "R" Us stores in the UK are offering a "quiet hour" for shoppers with autism this holiday, and we'd love if U.S. retailers did the same! → Read More

All the Feels: See This Mom's Heartwarming Post about Her Son's New Autism Service Dog

We love this post about how the long-awaited arrival of a service dog filled a mom with hope for her son's future. → Read More

This Doctor Is Recreating Popular Toys for Kids with Disabilities

Dr. Galloway's team is modifying popular toys to help kids with mobility issues get moving, and they're making it easy for parents and programs everywhere to join in. → Read More

Treating an Autistic Person Like a Person Doesn't Make You a Hero, It Makes You Human

My son shouldn't be an object upon whom others can perform so-called "good deeds." → Read More

Could an iPad Game Diagnose Autism in Kids?

New research points to yes! → Read More

This Mom of a Child with Special Needs' Open Letter to Their Neighbors Really Hits Home

We can all benefit from the message behind this letter. → Read More

Must-Watch Video: Teens With Special Needs Siblings Explain Why #MySisterMatters

Three teenagers share their experiences growing up with a sibling with special needs in this powerful video. → Read More