From screen use to sibling autism rates + inequities in care...quick, helpful tips are here
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Welcome to Thrive in 5, a quick-hits version of your Thriving Together monthly autism journey newsletter. Here, we bring you tips that are too good to miss. 

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Screen Use and Your Child With Autism

Devices with screens are like magic because they capture and hold a child’s attention, sometimes for hours. Prolonged screen use may be comforting for a child, but it can’t replace the interaction and responsiveness they’d get from a real conversation. 

    Here are 3 key takeaways from this article about screen use:

    1. Kids who are exposed to screens rather than human interactions hear less language and fewer words.
    2. Some cravable content can actually overstimulate, disrupting sleep patterns and more.
    3. You can use your child’s screen time as a jumping off point for discussions about what they’re watching, helping your child build language and social skills.
    Is that screen harmful?

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    Leveling the Playing Field: Tackling Inequities in Autism Care

    Access to autism screening and care is more accessible to white children than Black or Hispanic children — and this disparity has experts worried. Learn 5 key measures that can be implemented to ensure all kids have access to screening and treatment they need.

      5 ways for kids of color to get support

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      Understanding Sibling Risks and Early Autism Detection

      New research indicates that children who have an older sibling with autism have a 7 times higher chance of developing autism, underscoring the importance of early detection and intervention.

        What you need to know about autism in families

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        Make Your Next Medical Visit Easier

        No more stress! 8 expert tips for smooth doctor visits with your child. Check out what our experts say, and start making your doc visits easier right now.

          Stress-free doc visits here!

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          Here’s Why Dads Are So Special 

          Fathers of kids with autism can play a special role in the life of their child. From rough-and-tumble play to helping usher in adulthood, here’s what you need to know about a father’s unique way of parenting.

            Find out what dads can do!

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