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I Only See in Black and White – A Book by Keara Farnan
Navigating this often troubled world can be difficult. As an Autistic person who sees things differently, it can be an obstacle course when it comes to even the simple things like making friends. To build herself up and understand her place in the world is the author and person with autism, Keara Farnan.
The Feeding Group – Helping Families Navigate ARFID
ARFID – Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can affect neurodiverse populations more often than typically developed individuals. In this podcast, we chat with Lauren Hershfield and Elise Fairey, who lead a team of experts in diet and nutrition with their business “The Feeding Group”. Their team supports families who have the disorder to lead happier and healthier lives.
Recent Posts
Starworks Packaging & Assembly: Celebrating 25 Years of Purpose-Driven Success
2026 marks a remarkable milestone — Starworks Packaging & Assembly is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for a More Inclusive World
It’s a New Year with new goals. Here is the Top 10 list of simple commitments we can all make to better include people with developmental disabilities.
Creating a Sensory-Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve is often associated with loud music, flashing lights, crowded rooms, and sensory overload. While that works for some, it can be overwhelming or inaccessible for others.
AssistiveTech
Tech Review: Verbal Me
Verbal Me is an iOS-compatible app designed for communication support and to be used as an augmentative and alternative communication device.
Tech Review: Forest App
Forest is a time management app which uses the pomodoro technique to encourage focus and attending to tasks. The app has the user ‘plant’ a tree which grows over a set time. If the device is used during that time interval, the tree withers.
Tech Review: Autentik AI
Our specialist in accessible technology checks out Autentik AI in the Spring 2025 edition of our Star magazine.
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