By Wendy PittardAutism Services CoordinatorThe Arc of Madison CountyHave you ever been concerned about your child’s development or wondered if they are progressing as they should? It is easy to begin comparing your child’s development to other children around you. Sometimes children need a little extra help in meeting their developmental milestones. Children can show … Continue reading The Arc of Madison County
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LIVING ON THE SPECTRUM
By Jan Stephens and Jennifer Vann Valley Speech TherapyE-Mail | Telephone Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by difficulties in communication and social interactions which affect how people communicate, learn, and behave. ASD is a fairly common disorder. According to the CDC one in 36 children are now being … Continue reading LIVING ON THE SPECTRUM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
By Adilene GuzmanCommunity Outreach CoordinatorHAPPI Health Adults and children with developmental disabilities are not a part of a small group. In the United States, over 6 million people have some type of developmental disability, with one in six children having more than one developmental issue. These disabilities are impairments in physical, learning, language, or behavioral … Continue reading Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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