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Parents of special needs children have big challenges and lots of joys. Whatever the disability: autistic, ADD, ADHD, learning disabled, developmentally delayed, behavior disordered, deaf, blind, Down Syndrome, or physically handicapped the child is a child first!
We will address parents' special education concerns (inclusion, speech, OT, PT) and at home concerns (discipline and self-care to finances and job goals). The articles here will include baby to teen topics. Join in a Special Needs Parenting discussion or follow the blog.
Holiday Plans and Kids with Special Needs
In: ADHD Children
As Canada Day is here and the Fourth of July is around the corner, remember to prepare kids with special routine needs for the change in routine. more...
Gluten Free Diet for the Child with Autism
An increasing number of children and adults are on a gluten free diet. Visiting relatives for dinner can be easier with a few simple guidelines. more...
Develop Good Habits in the Special Needs Child
In: Special Needs Parenting (general)
There are three basic steps to teaching good habits to kids with special needs: expectations, consistency, and follow-through. more...
Kids with Language Delays Make Father's Day Gift
In: Developmentally Challenged Children
Father's Day is fast approaching. Consider letting the child with language delays create a gift booklet with sentence patterns. more...
In: ADHD Children
May and June are known for end of school events, graduations, and weddings. Often the child with Attention Deficit Disorder finds sitting and being quiet a challenge. more...
End of School Year for ADHD Child
In: ADHD Children
Change (large or small) this can trigger impulsive behaviors and some anxiety to the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. more...
When Baby Has a Physical Birth Defect
In: Parenting the Physically Challenged
Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities. more...
Young babies and preschoolers with a hearing loss should be receiving speech and language intervention to promote communication. more...
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Advantages of Homeschooling an Autistic Child
By: Kah Ying Choo
Homeschooling a Child with Autism
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Enjoy the Journey of Raising an Autistic Child
By: Kah Ying Choo
Behavioral Management of Autistic Children
By: Kah Ying Choo
The Magic of Behavioral Modification
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