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The Best Schools for Kids With Autism

Autism

Parents of kids with autism or special needs can face the overwhelming task in finding the right school that caters to their child’s unique requirements. Every child deserves access to education that respects their individuality while promoting their growth and development.

The GetSafe team has compiled an essential list of the best schools for kids with autism across all 50 U.S. states.

The Best Dog Breeds for Kids With Autism

March 14, 2024 - Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects individuals in a variety of ways, but common challenges include difficulties with social interaction, sensory sensitivities, and a craving for routine and stability. For families with children on the autism spectrum, the decision to add a dog to their household can be both exciting and daunting. The right dog can provide a child with autism companionship, comfort, and a non-judgmental friend, potentially helping to improve social skills and reduce anxiety. Read more

The Best Vitamin Supplements for Autism

March 14, 2024 - Autism

Vitamins and supplements for autism treatment are often recommended for several reasons, primarily due to their potential to address nutritional deficiencies, support overall health, and possibly improve some symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Autism and Bullying: How To Help Your Child

February 22, 2024 - Autism

Bullying remains a pervasive issue in schools and communities worldwide, and children on the autism spectrum are particularly vulnerable. Their unique social and communication differences can unfortunately make them easy targets.
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High Functioning Autism vs. Asperger’s: Understanding the Spectrum

February 22, 2024 - Autism

What’s the difference between “high functioning autism” vs. “Asperger’s Syndrome?” The conversation around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has evolved significantly over the years, with terms like “high functioning autism” and “Asperger’s syndrome” often used in both professional and layman contexts. Read more

Can You Microchip Your Child? Safe Ways To Track Your Kids

February 13, 2024 - Autism

Can you microchip your child, or are their better ways to track their location and ensure their safety? In an age where the news cycle often highlights stories of missing children, kidnappings, and other safety concerns, it’s understandable that parents might feel anxious about their children’s safety.

Understanding Autism: The Autism Wheel vs. the Autism Spectrum

February 12, 2024 - Autism

Autism is a complex, multifaceted condition that affects individuals in diverse ways. Traditionally, the term “Autism Spectrum Disorder” (ASD) has been used to describe this range of conditions, emphasizing the wide variability in challenges and strengths among those diagnosed.

However, in recent years, the Autism Wheel has emerged as a new model for understanding and representing autism, offering a more nuanced perspective. This blog post delves into the concepts of the Autism Spectrum and the Autism Wheel, explaining how to read the Autism Wheel and discussing why it is increasingly being seen as a replacement for the spectrum model.

6 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Your Aging Parent

Home Safety Tips

When your parent(s) come to live with you in a home you haven’t actually designed and equipped with them in mind, a lot of different emotions and thoughts are likely to arise. No matter how much you love them and how well you get along, you will at least at some point feel a bit of resentment and overwhelm. That’s especially the case if their health issues are considerable and need to be carefully monitored.

Living Alone? How to Ease Some of Your Fears and Anxieties

Home Safety

Living alone at any age, but especially as a senior, can be a somewhat frightening and anxiety-inducing experience. After all, most accidents happen in the home, so there’s that fear of having a fall down the stairs and being unable to call for help. Then there’s also the fear of home intrusion, as well as that sense of loneliness that can sometimes set in.

No matter how old you are, if you live alone, here’s some advice to help you feel at least a little bit safer and a little more relaxed on your own.

Choosing the Perfect Gift for the Senior Members of Your Family

Senior Living

Gift giving, as wonderful as it is, can sometimes also cause a bit of a headache. And if the person you’re gifting is difficult to buy for, it can be a real struggle.

You can also find yourself facing a different kind of challenge – for example, you may be out of touch with what teenagers like to get these days. Or, you may find it difficult to find the right gifts for the senior members of your family.

In this post, we’ll look at seven gifts you should consider for your beloved seniors, from the simple and inexpensive to the indulgent and with a slightly higher price tag.

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