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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Special Needs School Bus Crashes On Route 4 Special Needs School Bus Crashes On Route 4
Special Needs School Bus Crashes On Route 4 UPDATE: No serious injuries were reported following a crash involving a school bus carrying children with special needs on Route 4. Six children, the driver and an aide from the Windsor Academy in Ridgewood were aboard the bus when it was involved in a crash with a private vehicle on the eastbound highway in Teaneck near the Hackensack border around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Bergen County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Keisha J. McLean said Thursday afternoon. One youngster was taken to Holy Name Medical Center by the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps with a minor injury, McLean said. The lo…
From Early Signs To Treatment: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Autism From Early Signs To Treatment: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Autism
From Early Signs To Treatment: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Autism In America today, Autism spectrum disorders are being diagnosed in ever increasing numbers.  Nationally, roughly 1 in 68 children are identified with an autism spectrum disorder -- or ASD -- according to the Center for Disease Control. However, experts estimate that number is even higher in New Jersey, with 1 in 45 children being diagnosed with an ASD. "Due to the prevalence of these disorders, it's crucial for parents to know how to recognize the warning signs, seek help if they are worried about their child’s development and understand what interventions are available if their child …