Special Parents of Spcial Kids Interview
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Am I Chinese Enough?
I have always felt embarrassed whenever I speak Chinese. Whenever I have to order food in a Chinese-speaking place, my throat closes and I get tunnel vision. Even when I do manage to speak, I’m acutely aware of how much I stutter when I speak Chinese or how often I mispronounce something. As such, I…
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How To Make ABA Work For Your Family
There’s no cure for autism – and there is no need to cure autism. While therapies can bolster skills needed to navigate successfully in the world, they are not magic wands, and it’s crucial for parents enrolling their child in therapies to understand that their child will not “outgrow” autism, nor can professionals “fix” autism.…
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Who We Are
Our emotional wellness influences every aspect of our lives. It also affects our families, friends, communities, and employers. Behavioral and mental health is connected to educational outcomes, productivity, crime and life expectancy. Building their own and each others’ emotional wellness is in everyone’s COMMON INTEREST. We believe that people should have say in the usage…
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Get Me Some True Love
In fairytales, a true love’s kiss conquers all evils and vanquishes all illnesses, but true love isn’t always pleasant in real life. Love means allowing your kids to fail; setting boundaries so there would be long-term safety. It involves making difficult decisions and sticking by your loved ones even when they’re no longer so lovely.…
