Special Needs Parenting (general)
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What are Sensory Friendly Films?
Some theaters have established a new way of showing movies. Every aspect of the experience has been planned to meet the needs of the autistic child. more...
Choosing Costumes for Kids With Special Needs
Prepare for Halloween by choosing a costume that will allow the child with a disability to move safely. Enjoy the language-learning fun that goes along with it. more...
Steps to Prevent H1N1 Flu in Special Needs Kids
As the nation prepares for the possible pandemic, parents and caregivers of children with special needs consider how to prevent H1N1 flu in their charges. more...
Music and Kids with Special Needs
Hot weather is especially hard on kids with special needs. Whether dealing with physical needs or communication challenges, many kids love inside activities with music. more...
Develop Good Habits in the Special Needs Child
There are three basic steps to teaching good habits to kids with special needs: expectations, consistency, and follow-through. more...
Garden Fun for Kids with Special Needs
Spring is a great time to teach the child with special needs about the basics of plant care and growth.
His self esteem grows as he learns responsibility and science.
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The Child with Asperger Syndrome and Easter
Prepare the child on the autism spectrum for the Easter holiday schedule. Visual aids ease the adjustment to a different schedule. more...
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Parents of Special-Needs Kids Brace for Holidays
By:
Mary King
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. more...
Bipolar Kids are Not the Same as Those With ADHD
By: Mary Earhart
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. more...
Holiday Travel Tips for Kids with Special Needs
By:
Karen Plumley
Traveling with a special needs child this holiday season? Here are some of the best holiday travel tips for families of kids with disabilities. more...
Gift Ideas for a Young Child With Down Syndrome
By: Honey Denson
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. more...
A Child's Bad Behavior May be Disability Symptom
By:
Mary King
A child who displays severe behavior problems may have a behavioral disability. Parents of unruly children are often misjudged by relatives, friends, and strangers. more...
Special Education Tips for Going Back to School
By: Sandra Phillips
Children with learning disabilities or special needs require a proactive approach with the start of a new school year to ensure a smooth transition and positive outcome. more...
Interviewing Special Education Advocates
By: Sandra Phillips
Asking the right questions when considering to involve an education advocate is essential to finding an advocate with expertise in a child's specific area of disability. more...
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