Special Needs

Just Like You…Only Different

After a recent move, my boys (ages 6 and 5) started at a new school this year where they would have no familiar faces...

ADHD

“Have you even started your homework? It’s 10 o’clock for crying out loud!” I’ve heard this from so many parents describing what it’s like to...

Summer….break?

For a parent of a child with special needs, the summer months can be anxiety provoking. If your child isn’t accessing summer services, the...

Detecting Early Signs of Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month, and today we're sharing an article from our April issue on detecting early signs of autism. There are lots...

Parenting the Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Of the many stressors families experience today, perhaps one of the most challenging is having a child with special needs. This experience not only...

5 Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges

While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of tick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder...

Let’s Be Friends 

Nearly 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder, meaning there is a good chance that you and your family will meet a...

Making a Splash on the Spectrum 

 If you have a young child, you understand the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The moment a child can get out...

Helping Your Child with Special Needs Cope with Moving 

Moving can be a stressful experience, from the moment you decide to put your house on the market to months after the boxes are...

What to Look for in a Special Needs Care Provider 

Are you or your spouse preparing to return to work? Or maybe you need some time during the day to tackle the list of...

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