Smrithi KarthikeyanApr 3, 20211 minMinnesota COVID-19 Resources for Autism/Special NeedsHello, Blue Birds! For #AutismAwarenessDay, we thought about putting together a specific list of resources relating to ASD/special needs....
Smrithi KarthikeyanSep 10, 20201 minBlue Birds Reads: Fall Edition!As fall season starts to kick in, books are a great escape from the cooling climate surrounding us! For this segment of Blue Birds Reads,...
Smrithi KarthikeyanAug 3, 20203 minEmbracing AutismFrom complex problem solving to regulating the vital functions, our brain is like a marvelous super-computer that controls every aspect...
Lena CopperJul 26, 20202 minAutism and SiblingsArticle: https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/how-autism-shapes-sibling-relationships/ As a sibling of a person with autism, I...
Lena CopperJul 19, 20202 minAutism and Black Lives Matter: An Article ResponseArticle: https://www.insider.com/my-black-son-is-different-like-elijah-mcclain-im-terrified-2020-7 Many people with autism are often...
Smrithi KarthikeyanJul 13, 20203 minTen Fun 'At-Home' Activities to Play with Your Child During QuarantineAs COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise foreshadowing a formidable second wave, another round of quarantine during late summer and early fall...
Smrithi KarthikeyanJul 6, 20202 minBlue Bird Reads: "Population One" Book ReviewAs a writer on the “Opinion” segment of this blog, it can be difficult to talk about my opinion about many sensitive issues relating to...
Smrithi KarthikeyanJun 29, 20203 minAutism: Is it Really a Disorder?When you search up the word ‘autism’ on the internet, different medical articles like WebMD, Mayo Clinic, and the Center for Disease...
Smrithi KarthikeyanMar 29, 20202 minCOVID-19 and Special Needs Education These are tough times for everyone. In a matter of weeks, one tiny, airborne virus has managed to wreak havoc all across the world. With...