Top Stories

• Tug-o-War: A Personal Account of Raising an Autistic Son

  It's Autism Awareness Month. Read this moving and honest story of one Seattle mom's experience raising a child with special needs.

• Navigating the World with Dyslexia

  Local experts share their insights, experiences and advice for parents.

• Not Letting Dyslexia Hold Me Back

  A high school student tells her story of living and learning with a disability.

• State House Passes Flame Retardant Ban

  The Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act would ban the use of the harmful flame retardants in children’s products and home furniture. If the bill passes the Senate, Washington would become the first state with such a ban.

• Play About Raising Special Needs Child to Open at ACT

  After-show discussions on Feb. 3 and 10 offer parents a chance to talk about raising special needs children.

• Less Reaction to DTaP Vaccine in Kids’ Thighs than Arms

  Vaccine Safety Datalink study of 1.4 million children at Seattle-based Group Health and other centers published in Pediatrics today.

• The Theater of Possibility

  Helping challenged kids navigate the world through the world of theater; an Interview with Lauren Goldman Marshall.

• Special Education Student Artwork on Display

  Lynnwood High School students with mild to moderate developmental disabilities get a chance to share their Jackson Pollock-inspired artwork in a new exhibit.

• Read On: Spreading the Word about the Science of Reading

  This group of concerned parents and educators hope to raise awareness about dyslexia and offer a voice for students struggling to read.