Today’s Solutions: December 03, 2024

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How We Rock the Spectrum creates inclusive play spaces for neurodivergent kids

Tiera Turner faced a predicament that many parents of neurodivergent children can relate to when her first son was diagnosed with autism in 2019. She couldn't find a place where her child could be himself without having to apologize or explain himself. Turner has two sons with autism and has Read More...

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Exclusive version of Minecraft helps kids with autism learn social skills

The popular video game Minecraft isn’t usually considered a tool that can help people improve social skills and learn how to build relationships—in fact, many people consider playing video games an antisocial activity. However, the opposite is true of Autcraft, an online version of Minecraft Read More...

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Music education helps children with autism communicate their emotions

We recently wrote about the healing power of music therapy in hospitals. Today, we’re again looking at the power of music, but this time, as an educational resource for children with autism.  Children with autism often have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, but research has shown Read More...

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Research: For children with autism, a cat can be the perfect companion

Cats can be loving and playful companions for anyone, but for children with autism, a new study suggests a cat can reduce separation anxiety and increase empathy. Researchers from the University of Missouri studied children with autism aged 6 to 14 after they adopted a cat into their family with Read More...