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New York Family

Inclusion In Motion Runs to Break Barriers

The student-led Friday Friends will bring holiday cheer with a visit from Santa on Dec. 20 (Photo provided by the Friday Friends program)

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Friday Friends program fosters inclusivity among students

By Hannah Devlin

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Jim McCann Is Creating Smiles

By Christy Hinko

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Co-Founder Of Uglydolls Debuts Bumpas Dolls

By Anton Media Staff

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New York Family

10 Long Island Play Spaces Perfect for Kids with Special Needs

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Vocation Vocation Vocation

By Christy Hinko

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How to Help a Child Bond With Their Special Needs Classmate

By New York Family

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VIDEO: Experts Discuss Planning for Children with Special Needs in Webinar

By Long Island Press

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Legal Planning For Children With Special Needs

By Jennifer B. Cona , Cona Elder Law

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Webinar to Offer Advice on Planning for a Child With Special Needs

By Long Island Press

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Expert Tips on Easing Back to Speech Therapy for the School Year

By Donna Duarte-Ladd

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Opinions

Post-Secondary Considerations For Students On The Autism Spectrum

By Alison Gilbert

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Five Autism Charities To Donate To

By Anton Media Staff

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Northwell Employee No Longer Shies Away From His Autism

By Anton Media Staff

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How Children Can Make New Friends

By Alison Gilbert

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Travel Tips For Families Of Children With Special Needs

By Alison Gilbert

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Autism Communities: Meeting The Vital Housing Need For Adults With Autism

By Anton Media Staff

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Opinions

Building Good Nutrition In Children With Autism

By Stefani Pappas Sassos

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Strategies For Parents Of Children With Special Needs

By Alison Gilbert

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Long Island Autism Communities Announces New Board Members

By Anton Media Staff

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New Muppet On The Block

By Jennifer Fauci

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Report: Foster Care Agencies Failed Suffolk Child Sex Abuse Victims

By Timothy Bolger

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Long Island Toy Lending Center

By Michael Manukian

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A Parent’s Guide To Sensory Processing Disorder

By Lauren Saccone

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