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Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies. As any parent of a food allergy child will tell you, it can be stressful and frustrating — not to mention, extremely worrisome. With Halloween around the corner, consuming one piece of the wrong candy can have dangerous effects. After all, some of the […]

Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids, but it may offer certain challenges for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Members of the Autism Parent Advisory Board of the Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles partnered with Kathryn Smith, RN, DrPH, nurse care manager in the Boone Fetter Clinic, to provide tips every parent and […]

You adore your sensitive, active or “spirited” child, but his sensory needs pose unique challenges.  Here are some parenting tips from an occupational therapist for creating a supportive environment at home for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Explore your own sensory needs Are you overwhelmed in crowded places or bothered by background noise […]