New York City is packed with opportunities for children and adults to learn, explore, and play. For families navigating autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities, though, outings can feel unpredictable: crowds, noise, long lines, and rapid transitions. The solution...

The best gifts do more than entertain; they help develop everyday skills—attention, turn-taking, communication, fine-motor control and problem solving—while keeping play enjoyable. For children on the autism spectrum, toys that deliver the right sensory input and predictable routines can make...

One of my coping mechanisms for dealing with the prospect of a second Trump presidency has been to read more conservative writers — though not just any conservatives. I seek out those who are thoughtful and respectful, whose arguments follow...

What resources do you find helpful when you're struggling? In the wake of the pandemic, federal grants brought me into Milwaukee Public Schools to help bolster children's well-being and resilience. In one fourth-grade bilingual classroom, students were so engaged by...