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Autistic mothers face unique sensory, emotional, and systemic challenges, yet resilience, advocacy, and supportive routines create meaningful parenting experiences.

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Becoming an Autistic Mother: Navigating Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Support
Challenges and joys of autistic motherhood, including sensory needs, mental health, and self-advocacy.
autismspectrumnews.org
April 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Massachusetts is taking a bold step to enhance perinatal mental health by broadening screening regulations, ensuring better care for mothers and their babies.

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Governor directs DPH to broaden perinatal mental‑health screening regulations
The governor directed the Department of Public Health to update state regulations so screening includes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders beyond postpartum depression and to provide clearer guidance for clinicians on screening and referrals.
citizenportal.ai
September 22, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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✨ Starting this Thursday 4th September ✨
We’re so excited for our next Mothers in Mind group at Wareham Family Hub 💙
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Image of a baby swaddled with its feet in the mother's hands (in the background). The logos of Dorset Mind on the top left and Dorpip on the top right. On a white patch in the middle to bottom of the image are the words "Venue: Wareham Family Hub, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PH Thursday 4th September Time: 10am – 12pm"
September 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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California's Board of Behavioral Sciences is taking a bold step towards preparing clinicians for the growing dementia crisis by consulting experts for essential coursework recommendations.

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Committee agrees to consult experts on Alzheimer's/dementia coursework for future MFT degrees; stakeholders press for inclusion
After a public presentation and sustained discussion, the Board of Behavioral Sciences Workforce Development Committee voted June 16 to consult subject‑matter experts and invite Alzheimer's and perinatal stakeholder groups to recommend specific content and CE hours for degrees begun on or after Jan. 1, 2030.
citizenportal.ai
June 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM