Best Buddies Program Promotes Inclusive Friendships in Arkansas Schools
Best Buddies works with middle school through college students, offering training to students who want to be a buddy to a student with a disability.
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SPONSORED: 5 Tips for Parents: Development Guide for Children Under 5
When it comes to raising a happy and healthy child, it’s vital to understand the five key growth areas during the critical development years before kindergarten. In fact, “Children who have parents that work on these skills at home progress at a much faster rate as opposed to those that do not,”...
Two Ways to Support Arkansas Children's Hospital in March: Radiothon & Pancake Day at IHOP!
We're already looking forward to the month of March, because we'll have two chances to support a truly worthy cause: Arkansas Children's Hospital! The 12th Annual Champions for Children Radiothon will kick off March 3, and 11th Annual National Pancake Day at IHOP will be served on March 8.
Sign Up for Community Connections Spring Programs for Kids with Special Needs
Community Connections, a local nonprofit organization that provides extracurricular activities for differently-abled kids, will kick off its free spring programs this month in Little Rock, Conway and Russellville.
Aging With Autism: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood
According to a 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, one in 68 8-year-olds has been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder, a 30 percent increase over 2012 estimates. But this uptick is nothing compared to the surge seen two decades ago.
Jaelyn Cooper: Proving That Her Academic Success Won't Be Determined by Her Struggles
Jaelyn Cooper isn’t just her diagnoses; she’s also an honor graduate from The Baptist Preparatory School (formerly named Arkansas Baptist Schools), and now a freshman at University of Central Arkansas where she’s deciding between a major in communications or education.