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Holiday Travel Tips for Kids with Special Needs: Best Ways to Take a Holiday Trip with Disabled Children

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Gift Ideas for a Young Child With Down Syndrome: Top Gifts for Kids With Trisomy 21 Ages Birth to Three

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By: Honey Denson

What are Sensory Friendly Films? Alternative Entertainment for Children With Sensory Needs

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Choosing Costumes for Kids With Special Needs: Halloween Fun and Safety for Children With Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

A Child's Bad Behavior May be Disability Symptom: Public Urged to Think Before Blaming Parents for Misbehaving Kids

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By: Feature Writer Mary King

Special Education Tips for Going Back to School: Preparing a Child With Special Needs for a New Classroom

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By: Sandra Phillips

Steps to Prevent H1N1 Flu in Special Needs Kids: Strategies to Avoid the Swine Flu in Children With Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Interviewing Special Education Advocates: What to Ask a Potential Education Advocate or Education Consultant

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By: Sandra Phillips

Special Education Advocacy: Defining the Role of an Education Advocate

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By: Sandra Phillips

Music and Kids with Special Needs: Developmental Delays and Alternate Activities in the Hot Summer

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Develop Good Habits in the Special Needs Child: Teach Self-care, Household Chores, and Manners

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Dreama Tran Writes about Baby's Fight for Life: Child's Struggle with Down Syndrome Brings a Miracle

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By: Carmen Thomas

Handling an Unexpected Birth Defect: Steps to Take when a Child is Born with a Birth Defect

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By: Laura Block-Stewart

Garden Fun for Kids with Special Needs: Plants Flowers or Veggies to Teach Responsibility and Science

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Review of Baskin and Fawcett's More than a Mom: New Book Looks at Needs of Moms of Special Needs Children

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By: Jo Ann Woodsum

The Child with Asperger Syndrome and Easter: Explain Schedule Changes and Prepare for Visitors during Easter

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Coping with Homework Anxiety: How to Help an Anxious Child Manage School Work Fears

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By: Wei Yin Wong

Transporting Children with Special Health Needs: Important Considerations when Choosing the Right Car Seat

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By: Kimberley Powell

Review of Kids in the Syndrome Mix: A Special Needs Resource Guide for Parents and Professionals

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By: Andrea Coventry

Dental Care for Kids with Tactile Defensiveness: Routines and Dentistry for Healthy Teeth and Special Needs Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

How to Teach Numbers to Kids with Special Needs: Use Tactile Activities and Movement to Build Number Sense

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Make Life With Special Needs Kids Easier: Get Rid of Special-Needs Stress by Using Routines for Everything

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By: Jennifer Harshman

How to Buy Gifts for a Child with Special Needs: Ideas for Choosing Age and Developmentally Appropriate Presents

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

How to Support Kids with SPD: Sensory Diet Ideas to Keep Energy Levels Just Right

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Identity Issues Parenting Special Needs Children: Effects of Giving Up Work and Raising Children with Disabilities

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By: Ruth Mortimer

Grief Reactions to Special Needs Diagnosis: Parents Learning their Child has a Disability

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By: Ruth Mortimer

Parenting Siblings of Special Needs Children: Siblings of Children with Disabilities Have Special Needs Too

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By: Ruth Mortimer

Morning Routines with Special Needs: Teaching Kids with Disabilities to Match Clothes

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Aspergers Syndrome and Bullying: Teaching Aspie Children to Identify Teasing and Intimidation

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By: Michael McGrath

Assignment Books for Special Needs Kids: Helping the ADHD Student Remember His Homework

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Driver Ed for Teens with Disabilities: Adapted Cars and Driving Strategies

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Preparing for an IEP Meeting: Tips and Strategies for Advocating for Special Education Services

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By: Michelle McFarland-McDaniels

Oppositional Defiant Disorder: How to Cope With The Tantrums of ODD

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By: Paul Carcone

When a Parent Is Away: Preparing Kids with Special Needs for Absences

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Vacation Guide Book Tips: For Families with Special Needs

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

School Skills in the Summer: Kids with Special Needs Maintain Math and Reading

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Jaw Distraction and Pierre Robin: Another Alternative To A Tracheostomy

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By: Laura Block-Stewart

Self-Advocacy and Special Needs: Requesting Modifications and Accommodation

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

The Special Needs Discussion: How to Explain To Your Child That He or She is Unique

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By: Laura Block-Stewart

Mainstreaming Can Work! Tips to Achieve Success in the Mainstream Education Experience

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By: Laura Block-Stewart

Gifts for Kids with Special Needs: Building Esteem and Basic Skills with Birthday Presents

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Valentine Word Plays: Special Needs Kids Boost Language Skills with Valentine Cards

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Effective use of Language: How and Why to Use People First Language Effectively

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By: Heather Legg

Special Education Referrals: The Process of Special Education Referral and Placement

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By: Heather Legg

IEP Goals: Facts about the Individualized Education Program

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs Kids on New Years: Family Fun for Children with Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Sensory Fun: Messy Play: Play Dough and Shaving Cream Help with Tactile Defensiveness

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By: Feature Writer Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Sensory Fun: Heavy Work Activities: Five Ways to Meet Your Child’s Sensory Needs

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By: Feature Writer Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Homework and Dyslexic Students: Helping Dyslexic Students Get Through Their Homework

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By: Maurcia DeLean Houck

Is Your Child Dyslexic? Tips to Figuring Out If Your Child Has Dyslexia

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By: Maurcia DeLean Houck

Sibling Rivalry and Disabled Kids: How to Raise Special Needs Without Alienating Siblings

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By: Kirsten Locke

ADHD Study Tips: Study Cards for Learning Disabled Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Coping with ADD/ADHD Children: Handling Hyper Behavior in the Attention Deficit Disorder Child

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By: Kirsten Locke

Special Needs Kids and Self Esteem: T Shirts Can Build Self Concept

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Dictionaries for Special Needs: Tips for Dictionary Selection for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Reading Needs: A Resource Plan to Boost Reading in Kids with Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs for School: A Plan for Parents of Children with Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Puberty and Learning Disorders: Added Stress in What Can Already Be a Difficult Situation

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By: Kirsten Locke

Developmental Delays: Money Skills: Teaching Math Concepts with a Dollar

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Baby Leashes and Special Needs: Keeping Your Little Houdini Safe

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By: Kirsten Locke

Museums and Special Needs Kids: Ten Questions for Planning a Day at the Museum

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs Extended School Year: Drawbacks to Consider

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs for Summer School: Benefits for the Child with a Disability and Family

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Transitions for Disabled Kids: When College Siblings Come Home

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Gardens for Special Needs Kids: Teaching Science at Home to the Child with a Disability

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Child Disability and Public Safety: Learning Phone Numbers and Other Identification

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Disabled Children and Routine: Teaching Daily Living Skills

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Routine for Child with Disability: Creating Schedules for Home

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Sensory Integration Products: Swings Boost Ability for Autistic Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

IEP Preparation: A Guide for Parents of a Child with a Disability

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Testing - Child with a Disability: What Parents Should Know About Standardized Tests

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Morning Routine and Disabled Kids: Teaching Special Needs Life Skills

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Disability and Reading Skills: Successful Reading Strategies for Older Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Daily Living Skills – Reading: Disability and Functional Skills

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Reading Despite Disability: Ways to Make Books Come Alive for Special Needs Kids

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Get Your Disabled Child to Read: Some Books, a Plan . . .a Reader

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs Winter Weather Plan: A Parent's Guide for Housebound Days

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Developmental Calendar Skills: Special Needs Children Benefit from Calendars

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Build Holiday Vocabulary Skills: Make-at-Home Book from Greeting Cards

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

New Year Disability Awareness: Make Disability - Ability Awareness Your Resolution

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Disabilties and Holiday Routines: Storytime, Bedtime, and Other Important Things to Keep

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Down Syndrome Baby Gifts: Fun Holiday Ideas to Promote Development

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Language Delays and Memory Games: Language-Building Toys and Games that Boost Vocabulary

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Holiday Social Language Skills: Tips to Help the Child with Language Delays Talk Turkey

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs for Holiday Travel: Ten Travel Tips with a Child with a Disability

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Toys for Special Tots and Tweens: A Parent’s Guide to Evaluating Toys for the Disabled

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Disabled Kids and Cooking: Celebrate Recipe Day and Teach More Than Math

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Sensory Integration Toys and Gifts: A Guide for Children with Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Disability Awareness Gifts: Fostering Understanding at the Holidays

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Children's Sign Language Books: A Holiday Gift Idea for Fun and Learning

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

November FOP Conferences / Events: FOP

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

What Is FOP? Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva and Its Effects

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Halloween Candy Sort: Cognitive Skills and Vocabulary from the Loot Bag

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Halloween Words for Articulation: Speech and Vocabulary Boo-sters

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Newborn Infant Hearing Screenings: A First Check for an Auditory Impairment

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Cards or Tigers: Take Me Out to the Ball Game and Teach Me a Little Math

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Red Ribbon Week and Disabled Kids: Teaching Drug Awareness at Home and at School

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

I Want to Learn Sign Language: A Parent's Guide

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

IDEA 2004 Response to Intervention: Criteria for Diagnosing Learning Disability Redefined

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

Special Needs Learned Helplessness: Fostering Independence and Building Self-esteem

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By: Feature Writer Lynn Moore

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