Tips for Parents and Teachers to Support Autistic Children in Developing and Maintaining Friendships

• By: April L. Coleman, PsyD Georgia Autism Center
• September 29th, 2022
• children, Fall 2022 Issue, friendships, parenting, peers, relationships, social and emotional learning, social groups, social skills, social stories, students, teachers
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Friendships play an important role in the lives of children and teenagers. These relationships help with childhood social and emotional development in many ways, including: managing emotions, responding to the feelings of others, listening, problem solving, navigating conflicts, sharing and...

Supporting Caregivers During the Pandemic

• By: Alyssa SooHoo, PhD St. Joseph’s College
• April 1st, 2022
• anxiety, caregivers, COVID-19, mental health, social groups, Spring 2022 Issue, stress, virtual meet-ups
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The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the lives of many. Beginning in March 2020, many became immediately isolated, experiencing increased stress and anxiety. Parents caring for children of all ages were impacted by these variables the most. It is already known that parenting is a stressful...