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What Is It Like for Your Adult Child to Live in a Group Home or Supervised Apartment?

My son Max is now in his young teens and the thought has *briefly* crossed my mind that someday I may have to think about where he will live when he becomes an adult.  My initial plan is that I just cannot ever die.  But in good conscience I know that this is not a likely scenario so I am beginning to think about what the future may hold... Read moreChevron

Cognitive Disabilities in Movies and Television

As time goes on it seems that both television and film are depicting more characters who have a wide range of disabilities including:  Learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and/or Mental Retardation.  As disabilities have become more mainstream so have the entertainment industry's attempts to portray members of these special... Read moreChevron

When Your Child with Special Needs is Depressed

When one of our Friends of Quinn members, Kathleen, recently asked about depression and autism spectrum disorders    I felt my personal floodgates open.  I understand depression both from a clinical perspective of having worked in the mental health field but also from my own life long battle with this mood disorder.  But... Read moreChevron

The Causes of Learning Disabilities: New Study Provides Some Answers

I remember when I first heard the words that my son had autism.  No sooner than the words came out of the evaluator's mouth when she began giving us a list of instructions.  "Talk to the school system to get him preschool services right away.  He will need speech therapy and occupational therapy.  Oh and you should probably... Read moreChevron

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My name is Quinn C. Bradlee and I have been diagnosed with dyslexia , ADD/ADHD, and VCFS. VCFS stands for Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome. It can be...

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