Autism Silenced This Teenager. It Couldn’t Stop Him From Creating A 70-Minute Symphony
Until three years ago, Jacob Rock had been unable to speak with his family outside of physical gestures, but thanks to text-to-voice software, he transposed the sounds in his head to the concert stage.
How Parenting Kids With Disabilities Affects Marriage
Parents of children with developmental disabilities experience varying levels of stress, but new research suggests that some key factors influence how much their kids' needs affect their marriage.
Pandemic Pushes Parents Of Kids With Special Needs To Breaking Point
Parents are feeling isolated, stressed and overwhelmed at a time when families need more support than ever to deal with a loss of routine, heightened anxiety and other challenges.
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Study: Autism Moms Face Greater Risk Of Heart Disease
Raising a child with autism may take a deeper toll than previously thought with new research suggesting that such moms face a heightened risk of heart disease.
Study: Dads’ Involvement Key For Families Affected By ASD
Many women struggle to deal with stress associated with having a child with autism, but new research suggests that fathers can play a big role in boosting moms' mental health.
Disability Caregiving May Lead To Memory Decline In Moms
The stress of caring for a child with a disability may truly take a toll, with a new study suggesting that mothers of those with special needs see greater declines in memory as they age.
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Respite Care Has Big Impact For Autism Parents
Parents of children with autism often report high levels of stress, but new research suggests that getting a caregiving break for as little as one hour a week can really make a difference.
Autism Moms Face Tough Go At Work
Mothers of children with autism frequently forgo promotions, work fewer hours and decline new job offers as a result of their caregiving responsibilities, new research indicates.
Autism Brings Moms A Whole New Level Of Stress, Study Says
Mothers of children with autism experience more stress than mothers of kids with other types of developmental delay.
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Special Needs Present Extra Hurdles For Grandparents
Grandparents care for nearly 200,000 American children with disabilities. But with limited income and health issues of their own, caregiving can be particularly demanding for this crowd.