As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you may have noticed that your child can be especially sensitive to sensory input. They may be oversensitive to certain sounds, sights, and textures, or they may be under-sensitive and crave more sensory stimulation. Either way, engaging in sensory ... Continue Reading
Adults with disabilities often face unique challenges when it comes to finding services that are accessible and meet their needs. In order to help these individuals find the necessary resources, it’s important to have an understanding of what services are available.If you are an adult with a ... Continue Reading
Claire Ballard graduated from the Academics, Community, Career Development and Employment Program (ACCE) through Easterseals Arkansas in 2020. Claire enrolled in the program to learn more about the careers available to her and explore employment opportunities. In a video interview, which you can ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas Outreach met over Zoom with our Autism Ambassador Aaron Likens to discuss National Autism Awareness Month. Interviewer: Aaron, thank you so much for joining us today. We are really excited about hearing from you. A lot of people know that April is World Autism Month, and ... Continue Reading
In celebration of May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, Easterseals Arkansas is highlighting our services for evaluations and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. In August 2021, we began working on building a feeding program by having staff undergo training to be able to effectively ... Continue Reading
While every college is required to provide basic support for students with disabilities and/or ADHD, there are some colleges with programs for students with learning disabilities that go above and beyond to create an inclusive and supportive environment for their neurodivergent students. Colleges ... Continue Reading
In the early years of life, children are still learning how to interact with others and absorb information from their surroundings. This is why choosing the right preschool is key to appropriate development. Preschool helps children develop important social and emotional skills, such as sharing, ... Continue Reading
