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Understanding the Basics of Autism

Autism spectrum disorder involves ongoing challenges with social communication, flexibility, and sensory processing that affect every day functioning across multiple settings.

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Navigating Teen Challenges

Supporting children through grief or trauma involves offering patience, love, and reassurance, creating a sense of safety, understanding their behaviors as expressions of emotion, and remembering it’s also important to care for yourself as a caregiver.

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Helping Kids Adjust to Time Change

Consistent routines, gradual schedule adjustments, and healthy sleep habits can help children transition more easily during time changes.

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Are Vaccines Safe for Children?

Before vaccines, kids missed school for weeks, and parents lost work caring for sick children. Thanks to vaccination, these illnesses are now rare — but they can return if we stop protecting our kids.

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A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.