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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2023-07-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Creating communities that help support neurodiverse children]]></title>
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                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[For neurodiverse children and their families, the landscape of friendships and social spaces can feel unwelcoming. Being more inclusive is a positive step, yet it takes more to create communities where everyone feels they belong.]]>
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                        <category term="Social engagement and relationships" />
                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <updated>2023-07-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Helping children who are neurodiverse build friendships]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/helping-children-who-are-neurodiverse-build-friendships-202304052909" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/helping-children-who-are-neurodiverse-build-friendships-202304052909</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Children with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism spectrum, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities may need extra support in building friendships and participating in social activities. Parents and other adults can help children develop their social and emotional skills.]]>
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                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <category term="Social engagement and relationships" />
                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <updated>2023-06-05T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What is neurodiversity?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645" />
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                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The term neurodiversity conveys the idea that there is no single right way of thinking, learning, or behaving, and is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder. A growing self-advocacy movement aims to increase acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing neurological differences.]]>
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                        <category term="Autism" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2021-11-23T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[FDA approves new autism diagnostic aid]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fda-approves-new-autism-diagnostic-aid-202108202574" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fda-approves-new-autism-diagnostic-aid-202108202574</id>
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                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[If a child exhibits signs of autism spectrum disorder, it's very important to obtain a diagnosis as quickly as possible because treatment is more successful if started earlier in a child's development. But the diagnostic process involves lengthy assessments, and the wait for an evaluation can be long. A new device that aims to accelerate the process has been approved by the FDA.]]>
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                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Autism" />
                        <updated>2021-08-20T06:30:00-04:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Making visits to the dentist easier for people with autism spectrum disorder]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/making-visits-to-the-dentist-easier-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-202106292513" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/making-visits-to-the-dentist-easier-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-202106292513</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Proper dental care is essential for all children, including learning how to brush and going for regular dental visits. But for children with autism spectrum disorder, the sensory aspects of a dental office may be uncomfortable, difficult, or overwhelming. But there are things parents can do to make these visits easier.]]>
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                        <category term="Pediatric health" />
                        <category term="Autism" />
                        <category term="Dental Health" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <updated>2021-06-29T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The pandemic isn&#039;t over &amp;mdash; particularly for people with disabilities]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-pandemic-isnt-over-particularly-for-people-with-disabilities-202105252464" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-pandemic-isnt-over-particularly-for-people-with-disabilities-202105252464</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[While the pandemic has disrupted everyone's lives, its effects on the lives of people with disabilities are especially evident. And COVID-19 may pose a greater risk to some people with intellectual and physical disabilities, though this may depend on a variety of factors.]]>
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                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="COVID-19" />
                        <category term="Immune and infectious diseases" />
                        <category term="Healthcare Disparities" />
                        <updated>2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
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