Sassy Baby’s On the Go Feeding Set for travel and home. Colors may vary in this item.

Whether you are at home, Grandma’s, daycare or “on-the-go” with your toddler in tow, this nine-piece feeding set is great for any feeding occasion. It includes one large sectioned feeding dish with lid and three removable individual dishes with lids that are perfect for snacks or smaller feeding portions. It also includes a toddler feeding spoon that easily stores in the large lid. BPA-free! Age: 6 months + Read more…

“Autism Stereotypes”

As with anyone with a physical or mental disorder, autistic people deal with a wide range of reactions from others, from full support to uncaring ignorance. Unfortunately, even those who support autistic family members, co-workers, and friends may not understand autism very well. This leads to stereotypes, which can result in hatred, embarrassment, or other unhappy situations. By becoming educated about autism, you can help others in your community cope with this disorder.

It is most important to note that not all autistic people are the same. Other diseases and disorders have their own sets of rules, but autism is such a complex medical condition, that everyone reacts differently to it. Autistic people are usually rated on a functional scale, with high-functioning people being able to hold jobs and low-functioning people needing 24-hour-a-day care.

Symptoms include behavioral challenges, uncontrollable movements, speech and communication difficulties, and emotional inadequacies. Some show all symptoms, while other show few, and still others may have most under control to the point where you cannot tell they have autism at all.
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