Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Marianne S., 2009 Contest Runner-up “My daughter, now 3 years old, is the most beautiful, inspiring gift I’ve ever received. Born into a family with various mental health issues, Bi-Polar, Autism Spectrum, and Schizophrenia disorders are few of the many daily concerns our… Continue reading What I Learned From My Daughter: A Dedicated Mom of a Child with Special Needs Shares Her Story

Why is Shield HealthCare Texas so excited to be a sponsor of the Any Baby Can of San Antonio 9th Annual Walk For Autism? In 2011, this fun filled community event broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest Charity Walk with over 5,441 participants! This year, Any Baby Can of San Antonio hopes to break another record and they… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors 9th Annual Autism Walk To Support Any Baby Can of San Antonio

Join Shield HealthCare plus families, healthcare professionals and friends at the 18th Annual Autism Awareness Conference  “Bullying & Austim”  at Hodel’s Banquets in Bakersfield, CA on Friday, March 1, 2013, sponsored by the Autism Society Kern Autism Network. Bullying in the United States was once a silent epidemic which was endured by millions of children on… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Supports Annual Autism Awareness Conference | Bullying & Autism

Amber Fernbach is a dedicated mom on a mission. As a mother of two special needs children, her son’s Autism was the catalyst for her mission to educate the community about the characteristics of Autism. In her book Jenna’s Brother Has Autism, Amber highlights the need for understanding in sibling peer groups to help educate those… Continue reading Mom Writes A Book To Educate The Community About Autism

In a recent episode of  60 Minutes on CBS, the latest developments in tablet applications or apps for autism were featured and successfully tested. New technology made possible by Steve Jobs and his associates has enabled many autistic children and adults to communicate, learn and express themselves with a simple touch of a button. An innovative, voice enabling program… Continue reading The Latest Apps For Autism

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. On average, 1 in 110 children have autism according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Public awareness of the associated signs, symptoms and early treatment is also on the rise. A wealth of autism resources have been developed to educate, assist and provide guidance and… Continue reading Helping A Child With Autism