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Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Santa tones down his holiday decor and makes himself available to kids with special needs during these sensory-friendly Santa visits around town.

Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

Some children are hypersensitive to – or detached from – everyday sights, sounds, touches and tastes. Here's a look at Sensory Processing Disorder in children, and how therapy helps.

Effective Hacks to Help Kids With Special Needs Thrive

If you have a kid with special needs, try out these tried-and-true hacks and products to help make your child's home or school life a little bit easier.

Heather Petrus, Metro Parent 2016 Top Teacher

In her role at Bingham Farms Elementary School, this special teacher specializes in working with toddlers who have autism.

Raising a Child with Autism Along with a Neurotypical Kid

Finding out her son had autism wasn't easy for Milford mom and nurse Kelly Miltimore. After trial and error, she offers insight on raising a child with autism along with a neurotypical kid.

Metro Parent's 2011 Mom Approved Docs

Local parents chose the top pediatricians, kids' dentist and other family doctors in southeastern Michigan. See who made the list – and read comments from local moms and dads!
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