When the pandemic is over, my life won't go back to 'normal'
If missing birthday parties or not going to the movies really bugs you, remember that for parents of kids with disabilities, it’s always been this way.
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Where I live in Alberta, we have been put back into lockdown. I understand that I have a lot of privilege and the lockdown does not affect me in a major way. Believe me
Pandemic Parenting Series on Motherly
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Wondering if your child may be autistic?
Autism is a complicated diagnosis that can only be given by a specialist. If you’re concerned about your child, here are some of the less obvious autism signs that you may want to investigate.
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