Autism: What You Need to Know
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . March 1, 2025
Kids with ASD are growing and learning, and they have unknown potential.
Special Needs
Accessible Atlanta: All Kids Want to Have Fun!
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . July 25, 2024
Accessibility is one of the biggest factors parents must consider when children with restricted mobility are out and about.
Parenting Children With Rare Diseases
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . July 1, 2024
For three Atlanta-area families, a rare disease diagnosis has led to a path of acceptance, advocacy and love.
ABA Therapy Uncovered: What You Need to Know
By Emily Webb . March 1, 2024
Applied behavior analysis therapy is one step that many families have decided to take to help their child with autism.
Early Intervention: What You Need to Know
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . August 1, 2023
Early intervention — a term that refers to the services and supports that are available to babies and young children with developmental delays and their families — is essential to helping children achieve their maximum potential.
Beyond the Label
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . November 19, 2022
What parents raising children with neurodevelopmental disorders want you to know.
10 Sensory-Friendly Programs and Places in Atlanta
By Atlanta Parent Editorial . April 3, 2022
Places for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders to play or enjoy shows.
Autism Q&A With Kate Swenson
By Emily Webb . March 28, 2022
Author Kate Swenson, the parent of an autistic child, offers advice to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Read All About It: Children’s Books About Special Needs
By Emily Webb . March 15, 2022
More books are not only using special needs as a theme, but are also including characters with disabilities.
Help for Special Needs Families
By Emily Webb . October 15, 2021
Here are some resources to help you find respite care and peace of mind.
