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Handing over the important responsibility of managing your child’s healthcare needs can be daunting. However, you can assure your child’s school is ready to respond to his/her health needs by taking proper steps to prepare your child’s medications and medical plans for the school and by communicating effectively with the teachers, school nurse and administration.

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Helping your child with autism prepare to go back to school

The new school year can mean excitement and new beginnings for many students. However, for some youth on the autism spectrum, aspects of a new school year can also be stressful and overwhelming. There are several ways you can prepare for this change.
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Dealing with separation anxiety in children

Separation anxiety ebbs and flows throughout childhood — even teenagers can experience it. As parents we immediately want to help our children feel better. However, trying to make your child’s feelings disappear with soothing can make them come back with more intensity.

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