Help Your Child at School: Essential Skills for Becoming Your Child’s Advocate
“Learning the essential skills to become your child’s advocate and ensure your child receives an appropriate education does not require lots of money or even years of schooling. All it requires is...
View ArticleStudy Reveals How Moms View the Special-Needs World
An interesting study from Parents magazine recently came out. Some of the findings personally surprised me, including the fact that 15 percent of moms (whether or not they had a special needs child of...
View ArticleBuilding Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging...
Book: Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies! By Rebecca A Moyes Rebecca Moyes, a teacher, author, renowned lecturer,...
View ArticleWalt Disney World Autism Guide
Shhh. Don’t tell the kids but we are planning our first trip to Walt Disney World. But having sensory kids (or those also on the Autism Spectrum) may need some additional help to enjoy the visit. With...
View ArticleFive School Trouble Spots to Stay on Top Of
“Getting your child an appropriate educational program is hard enough. But even if you’ve dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” on the IEP, or chatted up every teacher on your child’s strengths and...
View ArticleChicken Soup for the Soul Special Needs Kids
Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs: Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara,...
View ArticleBefore You Let Your Child Perform in a Holiday Program
“School holiday programs are a rite of childhood, warming the hearts of parents who sit with cameras poised to catch the adorable act. But now, look over there, at that mom of a special-needs child....
View ArticleHow To Manage Stress With An Ill Or Disabled Child
“As tough as parenting can be, it becomes even more difficult when our children are diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability. We go through a wide range of emotions including denial, anger,...
View ArticleValentines for Special Needs Parents
Valentines come in all shapes and sizes. They come from loved ones, friends, colleagues and classmates. But I guarantee no one has sent you Valentines like this one. Welcome to Valentines for Special...
View ArticleSensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments,...
Book: The Everything Parent’s Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments, And Advocate for Your Child by Terri Mauro Terri Mauro is the About.com guide to...
View ArticleTen Fun Fall and Winter Activities for Kids with Special Needs
With the recent change in temperature (talk about chilly!), we’re always looking for winter activities to do with our sensory kids. CLICK HERE: Ten Fun Fall and Winter Activities for Kids with Special...
View ArticleDream a Little Dream for My Special Needs Child
My son’s world is different from mine… he sees details I would never notice. Yet he also doesn’t see what’s right in front of him. I sometimes wonder how it’s possible his body interprets the world so...
View Article5 Tax Deductions & Credits For Special Needs Families
Tax time already? The medical bills can be astronomical but there are tax deductions you may be able to take. Be sure you do your homework to maximize your savings and minimize how much you own Uncle...
View Article19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents
Summer is around the corner for many of us. This means picnics, day trips and all around summer fun. It can also mean different schedules, new sensory stimuli and additional meltdowns. Here are 19...
View ArticleHelp Your Child at School: Essential Skills for Becoming Your Child’s Advocate
“Learning the essential skills to become your child’s advocate and ensure your child receives an appropriate education does not require lots of money or even years of schooling. All it requires is...
View ArticleStudy Reveals How Moms View the Special-Needs World
An interesting study from Parents magazine personally surprised me, including the fact that 15 percent of moms (whether or not they had a special needs child of their own) believe children should be...
View ArticleBuilding Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging...
Book: Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies! By Rebecca A Moyes Rebecca Moyes, a teacher, author, renowned lecturer,...
View ArticleWalt Disney World Autism Guide
Shhh. Don’t tell the kids but we are planning our first trip to Walt Disney World. But having sensory kids (or those also on the Autism Spectrum) may need some additional help to enjoy the visit. With...
View ArticleBuilding Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging...
Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms is currently the only book that discusses the importance of data-driven strategies, and then helps teachers implement them! Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to...
View ArticleValentines for Special Needs Parents
Valentines come in all shapes and sizes. They come from loved ones, friends, colleagues and classmates. But I guarantee no one has sent you Valentines like this one. Welcome to Valentines for Special...
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