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Special Needs Parenting Feature Writer: Lynn Moore

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.


Feature Writer Articles in Special Needs Parenting

 		Back to School Routine for Special Needs Kids
Because many children with special needs are dependent on routine, changing holiday schedules can be frustrating.
Teaching Opposites to Kids With Down Syndrome
Children with learning challenges can understand antonyms with these holiday activities.
Holiday Visits and the Child With Special Needs
Change in routine and unfamiliar people and places are difficult adjustments for many children with special needs.
Increased Impulsive Actions and ADHD
Kids with ADHD are impulsive. Holiday excitement can make it worse. Try these strategies to add special activities and reduce the number of instances of kids acting out.
Christmas Vocabulary Skills for Nonverbal Kids
Kids with special needs, even more than others, learn from repetition. Use Christmas cards to elicit spoken language.
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Contributing Articles in Special Needs Parenting

 		Playtime Becomes Empowering for Disabled Kids
Not surpisingly, many special needs kids don't get the same social interaction that other kids do. Here are a few ideas on how to help your child be social and safe.
Learning, Behavior and Memory Problems in Kids
Kids with learning and behavioral disorders often have poor working memory. A recent study takes an in-depth look at traits kids with poor working memory have in common.
Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a mental health disorder common among children who were subject to severe neglect during critical stages of brain development.
Parenting ADHD Kids and Stress Management
Raising a child with ADHD can cause unhealthy amounts of stress in parents. Learning techniques to reduce stress can benefit both child and parent.
Sugar and Hyperactivity in Children
The per capita use of sugar in the United States is about 120 pounds. The results of all that sugar is most likely obesity or tooth decay, not ADHD
Parenting Advice – Children With ADD or ADHD
An ADD diagnosis is not the end of the world. It simply means that parents must adapt their parenting style to be simple & specific, while keeping the environment calm.
Parents of Special-Needs Kids Brace for Holidays
The holiday season is a time for special events and celebration. Parents of children with disruptive behavior conditions know changes in daily routine can mean trouble.
Bipolar Kids are Not the Same as Those With ADHD
Kids who have chronic mania might be misdiagnosed with ADHD with oppositional defiance disorder. Treatment for ADHD can be ineffective if the real problem is bipolar.
Holiday Travel Tips for Kids with Special Needs
Traveling with a special needs child this holiday season? Here are some of the best holiday travel tips for families of kids with disabilities.
Gift Ideas for a Young Child With Down Syndrome
Raising a child with Down Syndrome comes with many joys and challenges. If parents are buying a gift for such a child, there are many that are practical, and therapeutic.
The Behavioral and Emotional Impact of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a multifaceted learning difficulty. The right information can help address each academic facet, but most importantly help tackle dyslexia's emotional impact.
Tips for Parents for Managing ADHD
Having a child with Attention Deficit Disorder can turn any parent's life upside down. Setting a flexible schedule up may help minimize problems at home.
A Child's Bad Behavior May be Disability Symptom
A child who displays severe behavior problems may have a behavioral disability. Parents of unruly children are often misjudged by relatives, friends, and strangers.
Playdates for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome
With effort and planning, parents can provide social skills growth and learning for their special needs children.
Communication Can Decrease Behavioral Issues
Children with developmental disabilities are at risk for developing communication difficulties which can lead to frustration or inappropriate behaviors.
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