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When children have special needs, those closest to them may suffer.  Parents of children with special needs often experience emotional problems such as fear, sadness, rage, loneliness, and guilt.  They also experience physical problems such as exhaustion and self-neglect.  Many report their health as “fair to poor“ and over half say their diets and exercise habits have deteriorated since their parenting responsibilities began.  They also report that they do not regularly keep their own medical appointments.  It is important for those caring for those with special needs to address and treat their own issues as well.

Movie theaters around the country are now welcoming Asperger’s and autistic customers.  Traditionally movie theaters can be over-stimulating and confining for people with Asperger’s and autism.  These Asperger’s and autism inviting movie theaters schedule monthly sensory-friendly movie showings.  During these showings the lights stay on and the sound stays low.

There are other options for keeping ADD, ADHD and DYSLEXIA under control without side effects that often accompany a Big Pharma prescription. Like physicians, Big Pharma should take the same oath before dealing out major side effects to children: Primum non nocere.  It means, "First do no harm."

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Data shows that about 6,400,000 children between 4 and 17 have received an ADHD diagnosis in the United States.  This is a 16% increase since 2007 and a 53% rise in the past decade!

Nearly 20% (1 in 5) of high school age boys in the United States and 11% of school aged children overall have received a medical diagnosis of ADHD according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  These rates reflect a marked rise over the last decade. Check back tomorrow for the surprising statistics.

There are many ways certain theater productions are becoming Asperger’s and autism - friendly.  They welcome these patrons and address the sensory overload that usually would deter people with sensory problems from attending. Theaters keep the house lights on but just dimmed.  The play’s noise is reduced.  Actors are introduced to the audience out-of-character before the show begins.  Audience members have stress balls to squeeze during the performance.  People with Asperger’s or autism are free to get up and move around during the show.  If the music feels too overwhelming, they can escape to a designated quiet room.  Some shows offer a downloadable book telling them about the show before the day of the performance so they will know what to expect ahead of time.

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Students with Asperger’s or autism commonly experience anxiety.  They can be overwhelmed by the world around them.  Many have sensory problems in which they feel, hear, and see more sharply.  For example a doorbell might sound like a cannon and a clothing label may feel like a porcupine.  This can easily lead to stress. 

Slowing down, limiting stimuli, and training to better handle sensory stimulation can make a big difference for people with these challenges research suggests.  In future Y3K Tutor In Your Home Blog posts, we will offer advice on how to limit stimuli at home by creating a calming environment and how to better deal with situations traditionally over-stimulating such as at a theater.  If you have suggestions of what did or did not work for your child, please share with us so that we may post to help thousands of parent readers.

If your child has certain special needs issues and invited to a birthday party, try to include them as much as possible.  If the birthday party is a drop off party, you may ask to stick around by volunteering to help all the kids in order to be there for extra support and safety.  Socialization is important and it is your duty to do everything possible to make sure it happens.