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Parents Facing Chronic Stress

by shelly andrews | Feb 20, 2015 | blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments

By Jonathan Slack, Market Research & Development Specialist, AHSS Studies have found that parents of children on the autism spectrum suffer highly elevated stress levels.  One study even found that the hormone levels of parents with children on the spectrum was... Read More

Bringing a Student into the Classroom – Why we do what we do

by shelly andrews | May 16, 2014 | blog, Why We Do What We Do | 0 comments

“When my client began services with AHSS, she had difficulty following 1-step directions, maintaining attention to tasks, engaging in cooperative play with peers, and she typically used scripted language. Since March 2011, she has made tremendous progress in all... Read More

Holiday Survival for the Special Needs Family

by shelly andrews | Nov 19, 2012 | blog | 0 comments

“The holidays are coming.” That statement is enough for discomfort to become evident on any special needs parent’s face. The holidays are often a hectic, overwhelming time for the special needs child. There are many changes to the schedule and many... Read More