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Al Roker Shares That Autism Has Changed How He Parents: ‘I Want To Be A Better Person For Him’

Al Roker is speaking out about raising his 17-year-old son, Nick, who is on the autism spectrum.

Elementary School’s Moldy Bread Science Experiment Gives Eye-Opening Glimpse At How Germs Spread

A behavioral specialist who works in an autism unit with elementary students teamed up with her special education co-teacher to find an unforgettable way to explain the spread of germs to kids.

Genetic Test Uncovers Girl’s Rare Deadly Illness, CLN2 — And Her Doctors Had Never Heard Of It

The condition comes with a devastating life expectancy.

Cruel Stranger Keys Man’s Entire Car, Leaving $4K In Damages, Because He Didn’t ‘Look’ Disabled

“Have some compassion. Just let people be.”

4-Year-Old Autistic Boy Weighs 115 Pounds, And Mom Suspects He Has Prader-Willi Syndrome

The average 4-year-old weighs about 40 pounds.

Lawmaker Dad Raises Awareness For RSV, An Illness He’d Never Heard Of Until His Daughter Was Diagnosed

RSV can be extremely dangerous — and potentially deadly — among those with weakened or underdeveloped immune systems, including preemies, the elderly, and newborns who have not yet been exposed to germs or vaccinated.

How To Respond When Your Parents Are Critical Of Your Parenting Choices

Nothing hurts worse that when your own parents make snide comments or mean remarks about your parenting skills.

A New Study Suggests Screen Time Might Not Be The Worst Thing For Kids After All

‘The Doctors’ weighed in on a new study that focuses on how screen time impacts the psychosocial development of children.

Leonardo DiCaprio Posts Rare Selfie With Climate Activist Greta Thunberg: ‘Leader Of Our Time’

Leonardo DiCaprio used his Instagram platform to post a rare selfie alongside Greta Thunberg and called her a “leader of our time.”

Sweet Facebook Post Captures The Touching Moment A Firefighter Comforts A 3-Year-Old With Autism

A 3-year-old California girl with autism was overwhelmed during a class presentation when a firefighter took notice and stepped in to comfort her.

9 Ways To Teach Kids To Be Confident (Without Teaching Them To Be Cocky)

If you’re looking to raise kids who are confident, these methods and practices will help.

Stranger Has Gut Feeling About Missing Boy So He Uses Drone’s Thermal Cam to Find ‘Bright Spot’

More than 600 volunteers banded together to find the little boy, joining multiple law enforcement agencies, the FBI, K-9 units, and a state patrol helicopter.

Popular Therapy Dog At A Michigan Middle School Takes Her Official Student ID Photo

The students at Prairieview Elementary School in Michigan welcomed their beloved school therapy dog into the student body with an official school photo.

7 Tips For Keeping The Entire Family Healthy During Flu Season

Flu season is upon us, and parents everywhere are looking for ways to keep their kids as healthy as possible this year. Luckily these 7 tips will help.

2-Year-Old Cancer Survivor With Down Syndrome Hears For First Time: ‘Her Body Started Trembling’

Grace was born with a form of leukemia called transient myeloproliferative disorder. She was only 2 days old when she began treatment.

Girl With Autism Is Having A Bad Day At School When Mom Sees Custodian Getting Down On Floor

Mrs. Esther often says, “The heart doesn’t have a language.”

Teen Gets Bullied After Series Of Drastic Growth Spurts, Now She Has The World’s Longest Legs

She’s 6 feet 9 inches, and her legs measure a whopping 53 inches — giving her the longest legs in the world!

Baby Boy Can’t Stop Smiling After Surgery Allows Him To See Clearly For The Very First Time

Theo Bennett had surgery to remove cataracts from both eyes after being diagnosed with congenital cataracts just a month before.

Toddler Throws Tantrum At Trader Joe’s Checkout, So Cashiers Help Overwhelmed Mom By Dancing

Employees at a Florida Trader Joe’s sang and danced for an 18-month-old toddler who was having a meltdown while his mom was trying to check out.

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley Gushes Over How Much Progress Her Son Has Made Since Autism Diagnosis

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley says her son Greyson has made a ton of progress since his initial autism diagnosis.

Mom Walks In To Comfort Scared Son After Surgery And Sees Nurse Snuggling Him In Hospital Bed

When one of the little boy’s nurses told him it wasn’t time for his mom to come in yet, he asked her for a favor.

Mom Fights Back When Son With Autism Walks Away From School After Argument, Ends Up Punished

“It’s like saying to the blind girl, ‘Well you couldn’t read the sign, so we’re suspending you.'”

Mom Finds Busy Hotel Manager Interacting With Autistic Boy And Writes Message For Boss To See

He very easily could have told Colin he was busy, or to come back later, or any number of things, but he didn’t.

Sweet Students Surprise Their Music-Loving Autistic Classmate By Singing ‘YMCA’ To Him

“It was so amazing to see the smile on his face and just how excited he was.”

Teens With Special Needs Are So Excited For Prom, Only For Chaperones To Kick Them Out Early

The group of friends tried desperately to defend themselves before their entire night was completely ruined, but the aides weren’t having any of it.

Moms Call Out Anti-Vax Neighbor With Scathing Letter Of Warning To Other Residents

A group of concerned moms in Wisconsin wrote a warning letter about their anti-vaxxer neighbor, and it went viral on social media.

Bus Driver Spots Boy With Special Needs Wandering Through Intersection, Becomes Guardian Angel

It’s not clear why or how his chase ensued, but Jonathan ran after the ball — and wound up in the middle of a busy intersection.

Doctors Say Girl Has ‘Vanishing Bones’ That Are Slowly Disappearing From Her Body As She Ages

IMO is incredibly rare; there are only 100 known cases, and there is currently no cure.

Mom Says Teen Daughter Is Being Bullied, Barges Into Classroom To Confront Students Face-To-Face

“Y’all think y’all bullies? I’m a big bully, OK?”

Luke Caldwell, New HGTV Star And Father Of 6, Has 4 Adopted Kids With Special Needs

Luke opened up about being a father.

4th Grader Interrupts Teacher’s Lesson About Autism To Make Announcement About His Own Diagnosis

The class didn’t know about his diagnosis…

Texas Baby Is Born With Almost No Skin On His Body, And Doctors Are Fighting To Keep Him Alive

His head and legs were the only areas covered.

Mom Spots Strange Glow In Daughter’s Eye While Looking At Photo, Then Finds Out It’s Cancer

Taking a second look at her daughter’s eyes in a photo changed their lives.

Mom Says Family Was Kicked Out Of Movie Theater Because Her Son With Special Needs Was Laughing

His mom thought his squeals and yelps of joy were adorable… but apparently, she was the only one.

Garbageman Brings Such Joy To Special Needs Teen That Mom Starts Documenting Weekly Routine

This is so sweet!

Elementary School Turns Cafeteria Leftovers Into Frozen Meals So No Students Go Hungry

Every school should do this!