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April 2021 – Editor’s Note
April is Autism Awareness Month. Let’s talk statistics. According to Spectrum: “About 7 percent of children born preterm are autistic, compared with 1 to 2 percent of children in the general population.” Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives such as long-term intellectual and developmental disabilities and problems with their lungs, brain, eyes and other organs. Crystal Ball … Read More
April 2021 – After the NICU
Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy may be more likely to show signs or symptoms of autism than other babies. Are you years out of the NICU and now have a child with an Autism diagnosis? You are not alone. Here are a few suggestions for helping you and your child thrive: Don’t wait for a diagnosis. Seek help … Read More