Beach and pool season is upon us! Everyone is happy to be able to spend time outdoors playing and swimming. Do you know how to stay safe outside this summer? The following links offer many tips for children and adults. Enjoy and stay safe!

Like any diagnosis or condition, misinformation leads to inaccurate stereotypes or myths. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is no exception. ASD symptoms and their severity vary widely across three core areas: social interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. It may result in relatively mild challenges for someone on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum. For others, symptoms may be more severe, when repetitive behaviors and lack of spoken language interfere with everyday life. Learn more about 4 common myths about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Read our latest blog post on the importance of developmental screenings for children. Learn the difference between development monitoring and developmental screening and more. Click here to read.

-Social Skills Activities for Kids by Natasha Daniels LCSW

-How To Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown

-It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success by Richard Lavoie

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