Not sure how to explain autism to your child? CaringTide shares simple, age-appropriate ways to help kids build empathy, understanding, and real friendships with peers who have autism.
Learn how congenital heart disease (CHD) overlaps with intellectual and developmental disabilities and discover advocacy tips, school supports, and trusted family resources.
After guardianship is granted, families often have questions. Learn who needs the paperwork, how to honor autonomy, and when to explore supported decision-making.
Medicaid waivers can provide critical support for children with IDD/DD. Learn how they work, why waitlists are long, and how to get started.
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As a parent of a child with intellectual disabilities, I have come to understand the true meaning of inclusion. Inclusion is not just a buzzword or a policy—it is a…
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I've been thinking about how important it is for us dads to have a support system when raising kids with special abilities. I've experienced this firsthand with my boys who…