by programgraphics@thehelpgroup.org | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog
Building Bonds: Neurodiverse Girls and Their Path to FriendshipAn interesting discovery in the area of autism reveals a significant underdiagnosis of autism among females. In fact, the prevalence remains at a ratio of four boys diagnosed for every one girl, and at our...
by programgraphics@thehelpgroup.org | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog
The Benefits of After School Enrichment Programs When Kelani was six, she watched her grandmother sew quilts on an old-fashioned sewing machine and became fascinated. She asked her mother to teach her to sew and quickly her passion and skills grew. Kelani’s mother...
by programgraphics@thehelpgroup.org | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
Summer camp: a place to have fun, enjoy recreation, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friends. But for children with autism and other developmental challenges, the prospect of attending camp may be daunting. That’s why we at The Help Group’s Kid’s Like Me have...
by admin | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog
As we have all been dealing with an unprecedented global pandemic; after nearly a year of stay-at-home orders, prolonged social distancing and challenges for some in virtual learning, many parents and their children’s mental health hangs in the balance. With the...
by programgraphics@thehelpgroup.org | Jan 24, 2021 | Blog
As we embark on the year anniversary of uncertainty, changes to our everyday lives and “social distancing” due to the global pandemic, the need for social connections is more apparent than ever. While this year at home has challenged us in many ways, it has also...
by programgraphics@thehelpgroup.org | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog
As this unprecedented and challenging year comes to an end, it is extremely important to keep in mind that many children are experiencing what is now coined “Zoom Fatigue” as a consequence of distant learning due to Covid-19. Dr. Jena Lee indicates that Zoom fatigue...