- 2012
- Feb04Around the Community“I hope everyone had a great week. I feel like I'm plugging away, not quite ...”01Essay & Webinar for Communication Technology“Essay & article from Elizabeth Aquino My daughter Sophie is sixteen years old and has had epilepsy ...”
1 comments - Jan30The Big Bad11 comments27Around the Community“Is it me or is this month zooming by? This week was a huge swarm ...”25Almost Invisible/’Fessing Up“My kid is on the spectrum. There. I said it. Those words don’t roll out ...”
6 comments23Voices of Change6 comments20Around the Community“This community continues to grow and you deserve to know what's going on! This was ...”19Working Full Time & Spending Quality Time with Your Kids“How to Work Full Time and Spend Quality Time with Your Kids If it weren't for ...”18The Journey to Residential Treatment: Part 24 comments17Sweet Trip to Build-A-Bear Workshop®32 comments16Quality20 comments1211When Prayers Go Unanswered4 comments09Just A Belly Rub2 comments06Around the Community“After a one-week hiatus, we're back to taking a look at the awesome Support for ...”0403Five tips I wish I knew six years ago8 comments02Of monsters and mousetraps: 20122 comments - 2011
- Dec28Anxiety; she never leaves.2 comments27My Own Private IEP“My 8-year-old son, Max, has autism. That means every year I get to attend IEP ...”
2 comments26ABCs on the Avenue to Advocacy“Advocacy, in terms of a special need, is hard work. It’s a skill that is ...”
1 comments2322Change Diploma System for Special Education? (KY)“Special education programs identify possible therapies and establish individual instructional goals for students. But when ...”21Scouting Inclusion Policies & Special Needs14 comments20Thinking "Inside" the Bin“By: Dr. T.G. Showalter, OTD, OTR/L Close your eyes and think back to when you were ...”
1 comments19A Season of Difference5 comments16Around the Community“What a busy week. I know I don't have to tell you how close we ...”15In The News - LSAT Discrimination“This is an interesting article about the accommodations that were (allegedly) denied for people taking ...”1413God and What You Can Handle“By Shannon Dingle I am bothered by cute little quips like “God never gives you more ...”
14 comments12Growing Into It6 comments09Around the Community“It's another week and more wonderful things are happening on this site and beyond. This ...”075 Practical Motor Planning Tips“We used to believe that motor skills developed in a very linear fashion and that ...”06I Didn't Sign Up for This, God!2 comments05Welcome to the Club6 comments02Around the Community“What a week! We all had to try to get over the Thanksgiving hump and ...”
5 comments - Nov29The Journey to Residential Treatment“There are two types of children. There are children who can be in the room ...”
1 comments2823If it ain't broke, don't fix it1 comments22I'm Only Mama1 comments21The Things Unseen9 comments17In The News - Special Needs Parents, Five Tips to Simplify“I loved this post by Gina Badalaty on She Speaks from Yahoo. I realize that many ...”161514Mental Illness in Real Life“I am probably not in the right frame of mind to write my first blog ...”11iPad2 Giveaway. Seriously.244 comments100908Neglected in first years of life, girl opens heart to new family“Link to story in the Tennessean It had been a year since police rescued her from ...”07Invisible2 comments04030201 - Oct3128Around the Community1 comments26Fears and Raising Children with Special Needs“When we are sharing here on Support for Special Needs about the unique challenges of ...”1917The Road1 comments1412The Silo Effect with Parents and Self Advocates12 comments070503
- Sep2826Musings on Movement“Article written by Shelley Mannell, PT from HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children. ------------- 5 FACTS ABOUT MOVEMENT ...”2321Yes, I'm a Special Needs Parent1 comments20Yes, I am a Special Needs Parent2 comments19Yes, I am a Special Needs Parent1 comments131107What kind of mother am I?1 comments0502Around the Community“You know what? We're going to link up our various portals and groups so you ...”
- Aug312926Around the Community!1 comments24Our Amazing Kids with Special Needs1 comments2219Around the Community“What's Going On? We've had a lot going on since our return from BlogHer. The #moreincommon ...”17What do all parents want?3 comments12Around the Community“Back from BlogHer BlogHer has been over for 5 days and it feels like yesterday we ...”
2 comments10Glimpse of Commonalities9 comments03Sometimes Funny is All We’ve Got“When our first child was diagnosed with developmental delays we didn't know what hit us. ...”
1 comments01Getting Started in Special Education: First Steps“This first published in May 2010. It was Diana Glick's 2nd article for us and ...” - Jul29Around the Community; Behold BlogHer“BlogHer is a week away and we just wanted to say thank you. Thank you ...”
1 comments27What NOT to Say to Special Need Parents“While we're preparing for the BlogHer Special Needs Mini-Con, we're dipping back and running posts ...”
61 comments22Around the Community...more BlogHer!“First of all, in addition to the Special Needs Mini-Con at BlogHer where speakers are ...”20Get Your Kid Active“Greetings! Summer…freedom…play and fun! Here are some ideas from your resident PE teacher to keep ...”
2 comments1815Around the Community at BlogHer“Things are getting busy while we're getting ready for the BlogHer Mini-Con we are co-hosting ...”11Back to diagnosis; what would you tell yourself?“I am a parent with a full-time job and two small children with very different ...”
2 commentsHow to Make an Obstacle Course“Birds fly, fish swim, and children run, bounce, climb, jump, balance, and spin. That’s just ...”0806The Spousal Relationship“We talk a lot about the relationships we have with our kids with special needs ...”05Do marriages really crumble under the weight of a child with special needs?“This is written by community member Emily's brother, W. Justin Dyer, Ph.D., School of Family ...”
6 comments01Around the Community!“So happy that our announcement about co-hosting the BlogHer Special Needs Mini-Con has been well ...” - Jun29Navigating Friendships; Kids with Special Needs“This blog post by my friend, and community member Rob Rummel-Hudson was timely. We've been ...”
3 comments2724Around the Community!“We have a lot going on around here...first of all, have you seen we're going ...”1716BlogHer and Support for Special Needs2 comments1310Around the Community“It's been a long time since we did a community update but we have a ...”
1 comments06Finding the BEST way to be the BEST parent…is it possible?“First off let’s start by saying that there is no such thing as the best ...” - May31Faith and Special Needs“Written by community member Katie Wetherbee When the editors at Support for Special Needs asked ...”
3 comments23Special Needs iPad App List“Shannon Des Roches Rosa is a founder and co-editor of the Thinking Person's Guide to ...”1910 Ideas for a Fantastic, Fun Summer“Many parents dread the summer months. School is out for what feels like is forever ...”16SB 10-Georgia’s Special Needs Scholarship Program: Win Some, Lose Some“ The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) program, originally proposed as Senate Bill 10, was ...”0804A Weighted Blanket Giveaway! Again!18 comments03Celebrating Play and Fun!15 comments02 - Apr29Big Daddy Autism, Sharing Humor5 comments27Cowabunga! It's for the Mommas!4 comments25Autism Awareness Month: If I only knew...“It's April. Autism Awareness Month, and the month is almost over. As the mother of ...”
1 comments20Traveling Options“Not long after the kids were diagnosed with ARPKD I came across that popular ...”18Ten Therapy Tips For Parents in the Fast Lane“Do you ever feel like you live in your car? Are you dashing to ...”15Special Needs Nation“The special needs community has grown into an enormous, nation-sized population, as diverse as the ...”13Time for ourselves“I am on vacation this week. The result of a generous friend I've been given ...”
2 comments1108Do Unto Others1 comments0604How to make it through Spring Break without tearing your hair out“If spring break is bearing down on you, you might be thinking 5 more days ...” - Mar30Markers of Time“I'm a fairly organized, detailed person. In fact, I'm probably borderline (ha!) OCD. This is ...”
3 comments28Four Things That Stifle Caregivers and Kill Their Dreams“Oftentimes caregivers view their lives with tunnel vision. Questions like "Who are you?" is met ...”23Wikki Stix Giveaway!1 comments1610 Things That Make My Special Needs Life Easier“I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes my life easier. Sometimes it’s the small ...”
13 comments14Supporting your Sensory Child through Spring Break“For “Sensory” kids - those with anxiety disorder, sensory integration dysfunction, learning challenges, ADD/ADHD, obsessive/compulsive ...”11Welcome to New Members“Gail Curran: Gail works at the Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life-Skills. Are you ...”
1 comments0904What's happening around the community“Remember tomorrow is our first ever In Real Life event but it won't be our ...”03Finding Our Way“When the kids were itty bitty and we'd just found out that my daughter had ...”
1 comments - Feb28Supporting Young Adults With Learning Disabilities“Americans have been positively affected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates that ...”2523Adjustments in Special Needs“We've recently been trying to figure out what we'll do with our son for 6th ...”21The Sensory Under-Responsive Child“Alex is 6 years old. Unlike his peers he is lethargic, minimally verbally responsive ...”
1 comments18Around the Community“Have you voted for us yet? Your nominations have been tallied, and five online communities have ...”16Parent Labels“Robert Rummel-Hudson (You know him, Author of Schuyler's Monster: A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter), ...”
2 comments15Please vote for us!!“Terri Mauro of About.com's Special Needs Children channel is hosting a best special needs resources ...”
1 comments1409What blog recognition means to me1 comments07Dynamic Core for Kids6 comments04Why IRL, Why Now?“When Dawn and I had this grand plan of Support for Special Needs.com we talked ...” - Jan31Doodling: bane to teachers but a boost to the brain“I went to “teacher school”; even was one for a while. And I have ...”27Joy through special needs“The week my daughter was born I had a lot of sadness. I also had ...”2421Welcome to this week's New Members!1 comments17Making videos instructional rather than mind numbing“ By: Dr. Tiffany G. Showalter, OTD, OTR/L Have you ever noticed how many ...”Every Motor Event is a Sensory Event First2 comments14Welcome to this week's new members!“Welcome to: Kathy Costigan: MOM of 3 kid. ages 20/11/10 1 with PDD. I like my ...”
1 comments10Tips for Feeding Kids with Special Needs1 comments07Happy new year everyone!“Here's what's been happening around our community since we last updated: Are you in Atlanta? Join us ...”05The New Year“I am not a fan of making New Year’s Resolutions. I think they put a ...” - 2010
- Dec15Keeping Calm During the Holidays“How can we create calm in the midst of holiday chaos? Calm Dad Says: This holiday ...”131008Special Needs, Special Holidays2 comments06There are side-effects to surviving2 comments02Release The Guilt & Just…Rest2 comments
- Nov2928272624232219Wish List Giveaway: Spin Master22 comments1817161512Early detection key to mental health plan“Focusing attention on early detection and treatment of conditions such as anxiety and depression, including ...”Teaching method helps deaf children learn to read“A large number of children with disabilities are reading at a significantly lower level than ...”People with disabilities: We are people first“People with disabilities may have more difficulty than others walking, moving, talking, learning, breathing, seeing, ...”
1 commentsWhy Has Childhood Bipolar Disorder Become an Epidemic?“When a young child's behavior problems go beyond mere toddler tantrums, parents face bleak choices ...”Last Day of our Week of Rody Giveaways!14 comments11Parental pursuit results in diagnosis“Imagine… You are lying there watching television with your child when all of a sudden ...”Thinking outside the neurotypical hiring box“There’s a screening process we often use in the human resources process that’s meant to ...”Mental health and children“It's a subject that's not talked about very often. However, it's estimated that nearly 25 ...”Making Sense of Death and Autism“It’s been three years since Liane Kupferberg Carter lost her father. While time has dimmed ...”Rody Learns Independence22 comments10Too Many Connections in Brain May Explain Autism Learning Disability“Researchers from the University of California have discovered that autistic children carrying a common autism ...”November is National Diabetes Awareness Month“Almost 24 million Americans have diabetes and nearly 300,000 people diagnosed with endocrine, nutritional and ...”Mental health clinic to test new way of treating schizophrenia“A local mental health agency has been selected as one of 10 groups in the ...”Autism Therapy Beginning at 6 Months“In the three years since her son Diego was given a diagnosis of autism at ...”Rody Needs Support & Understanding13 comments09Training Baby Sitters for Children With Special Needs“On Thursdays, Ms. Choi can feel reliably confident that her husband will not come home ...”Panel talks of hidden disabilities“This past Thursday, The Invisible Disability Discussion panel, consisting of four students, related the problems ...”Resident publishes guide on nonverbal learning disabilities“Michael Brian Murphy of Wayland has published the second edition of his successful book, "NLD ...”New explanation for huge increase in autism“Suddenly schools have more autistic kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated last ...”
1 commentsAutistic child's tenuous links threatened“For single mom Nicky Rayment, the threatened closure of Queen Alexandra Elementary is a lot ...”Wish List Giveaway: Rody Gets Meds27 comments08Tattoos for Autism“If a picture is worth a thousand words then tattoo artist Guy Daniels writes biographies. "You ...”The Woman Who Redefined Inspiration“You might call it tenacity, or you might call it sheer bloody-mindedness, but one defining ...”Boy with Lowe Syndrome touches many“Adam Carrillo has become something of a celebrity at Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn. ...”IPad a Therapeutic Marvel for Disabled People“OWEN CAIN depends on a respirator and struggles to make even the slightest movements — ...”
2 commentsWish List Giveaway: Rody has an IEP28 comments06Welcome to our New Community Members“We had a ton of people join our community this week so we wanted to ...”05Disabilities need not limit achievements“In reading the New York Times obituary of disability rights attorney Paul S. Miller, I ...”Arc and Seacorp agencies in CT to join forces“The Arc of New London County and Seacorp Inc. said Friday they will merge their ...”Phony autism specialist sentenced to three years in prison“he New York woman who used forged credentials to fleece more than $150,000 from families ...”Autism vs. pervasive developmental disorder“Is there a way to eliminate the confusion between autism and pervasive developmental disorder not ...”
5 commentsAutistic man finds his voice through art“Living with autism, communication has not always been easy for Sam Irving. But with each ...”Kim Stagliano: Mom, writer and autism activist21 comments04Special needs met in a special place“Several decades ago, five lots of city land on McKercher Drive were donated to the ...”New Orleans special needs students file federal lawsuit against Louisiana Department of Education“Ten special needs students have filed a class action lawsuit in federal court alleging that ...”Fussy newborns may have more troubles later on“At just 1 month old, infants show signs of temperament troubles that can turn into ...”
4 commentsNew MRI scan will help children with mental illness“By using state-of-the art imaging technology, new research at the Alberta Children's Hospital aims to ...”Parents of disabled need care too“Jennifer and J.D. Stephenson aren't complainers. What's more, they admit they have trouble accepting offers ...”
2 commentsNational Adoption Month: Sticks and Stones“In honor of National Adoption Month, we celebrate the families on our site created ...”
2 comments03A sister’s love for a brother with Down Syndrome“Heidi Schlicher was 8 years old when her brother Matt was born on Christmas Eve ...”
1 commentsDown syndrome aside, he’s ‘just a typical student’“Christopher Hunnicutt slowly made his way across the Kennesaw State University campus from his music ...”Sensory Diet? What’s food got to do with it?“By: Dr. Tiffany G. Showalter, OTD, OTR/L It's not Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach ...”Op Ed: Schools should comply with law aimed to benefit students with special needs“In America, we're blessed to be a free nation with laws created through a democratic ...”Developmental co-ordination disorder kids often troubled“They’re the clumsy children who can’t sit still in class and who trip when they’re ...”
1 commentsWhat’s on YOUR Wish List?6 comments02Down syndrome not a problem for accomplished athlete“From gold medalist to third-degree black belt in tae kwon do, 31-year-old Stephen Zimmerman is ...”Did NPR “Psychiatrist” Remark Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act?“The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has warned National Public Radio (NPR) that a ...”Disability may lead to emotional problems“Huron Valley Schools has approximately 500 students — and there's about 82,000 students in Michigan ...”Indiana parents told drop disabled kids at shelters“Indiana's budget crunch has become so severe that some state workers have suggested leaving severely ...”Angry mother stuns disability protest in Australia“An Aboriginal mother has stunned a rally at Sydney's Opera House by interrupting radio host ...”When the leaky faucet won’t turn off: dealing with drooling“By: Dr. Tiffany G. Showalter, OTD, OTR/L Drooling occurs as part of natural development in ...”
4 comments01Treatment of special needs kids in NY draws ire“A handful of parents – and one teaching consultant – turned out at last week’s ...”Op-Ed: Embrace special needs in continuity conversation“Since the late 1980s the Jewish conversation -- and Jewish funding -- has orbited around ...”Major change to special education in Hampton“When Hampton teachers returned to school after summer break, they were caught unprepared with a ...”
1 commentsTrick or Treating with an Autistic Child“For children on the autistic spectrum each day brings its own challenges. Some days bring ...”Early intervention improves lives of people with Down syndrome“First smile, first steps, first word: Parents eagerly await their babies’ milestones and celebrate each ...”MNU professor is National Play Therapy chair-elect“Mary Fry, associate professor of counseling at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU), was elected chair-elect of ...”A Little Taste of What’s to Come Giveaway12 comments - Oct29Autism Commission Returns With New Ideas“A commission created a year and a half ago to evaluate Oregon’s approach to autism ...”Apple App Store opens special education section“Mobile phones have caused conflicts between students and educators. But other mobile devices, especially iPads, ...”It’s Time To End Insurance Discrimination Against People With Autism“I think a lot of us assume that "regular" people can't really make an impact ...”Kids, Cancer and Clinical Trials: Parents Are Confused“Fifty years ago, a diagnosis of childhood leukemia meant you needed to start planning your ...”Doctor stresses need for sleep screening for children with learning disabilities“Doctor Louise Scott says there is a very good reason why humans spend one third ...”Despite Disabilities, A Young Couple Finds Love at Mayanot Birthright Israel“When Zak Khazanovich was in middle school, he once drew up a list of goals ...”This week around the community“Our big news this week is that we changed servers! It was a HUGE move ...”28Teens’ sleeping patterns a clue to mental health risk“The sleeping patterns of teenagers can provide a clue to their longer-term risk of developing ...”Disability Group Comes Out Against Restraint, Seclusion Bill“At least one disability advocacy group is now opposing a bill in Congress that they ...”Paralyzed man gives disabled kids hope through yoga“"My name is Matt. My legs are a little skinnier than many," admits Matthew Sanford, ...”‘Perfect’ school for autistic son faces shutdown“Some days, after school, Carrie Cassidy's autistic son will wander off by himself and worry ...”Erasing the special-ed stigma“A decade ago, most special education students got little preparation for the real world. They were ...”Mom honored for autism fight“Jennifer Brown remembers the summer day in 1977 when her son was diagnosed with autism. "Back ...”We live this life to experience it“This essay is part of our ongoing Faith series where we ask spiritual leaders and ...”
1 comments27Making Halloween A ‘Treat’ For Children With Sensory Issues“Studies show that up to 10 percent of children have some form of sensory processing ...”Beauty Queen’s Focus: Ability, Not Disability“A daughter of a pig farmer, Abbey Curran has made the journey from farm girl ...”Georgia settles suit on confinement of the developmentally disabled“In a settlement that will serve as a model for enforcing the rights of the ...”Dogs for autistic children help ‘stress and behaviour’“Specially trained dogs may be useful in helping to calm autistic children, researchers have said, ...”B’nai Mitzvah can be a reality for kids with special needs in Israel“Shay Vinitsky began studying privately for his bar mitzvah in spring 2009, a full year ...”Task Force To Probe Special Education In Tulsa Schools“Despite its decision on House Bill 3393, TPS says it's heard the complaints of parents ...”26Classroom dilemma: ‘special’ kids“When Alice Bender started teaching as a 20-year-old in 1969, two of the students in ...”
1 commentsMany Children Not Receiving Needed Mental Health Services, Study Finds“Of nearly 7.4 million children in the United States diagnosed with emotional, behavioral, or developmental ...”Living the autistic life“At the Emmy Awards ceremony in August, Temple Grandin took the stage several times as ...”Autism awareness still lacking at universities“If you ask people what autism is, chances are you will get a different response ...”Special needs more likely for boys, study finds“Almost one in four primary school boys in England has special educational needs (SEN), a ...”Discussions in Pediatric End of Life2 comments25I’m not a label; I’m an individual“Special Olympian Becky Emery says competition keeps her busy. But Special Olympics is more to ...”Ohio Statewide Network Launches for Children’s Mental Health“A statewide initiative is launching that will help family doctors and pediatricians go beyond treating ...”The IEP and PLAAFP for special needs children“Periodically the column addresses questions from readers regarding their special needs children. One reader recently ...”More Intellectually Disabled Youths Go To College“Zach Neff is all high-fives as he walks through his college campus in western Missouri. ...”Most special-needs children require lifelong support services“Each time the military reassigned Tom Connell — to California, Texas, New York, Ohio — ...”All Treats, No Tricks Giveaway12 comments221 in 5 Kids With an Autistic Sibling Show Subtle Symptoms Too“It's not easy being the brother or sister of an autistic child. "Typical" siblings sometimes ...”MRI Might Screen for Autism“With the aim of catching autism in children at an earlier age than currently possible, ...”National study shows 1 in 5 children meet criteria for a mental disorder across their lifetime“Mental disorders in children are often difficult to identify due to the myriad of changes ...”Perfectly Human: Created with a Purpose“Maggie is a 17 year-old girl with Down syndrome, who loves life, adores food, and ...”A Hero or Just a Parent?“During the discussion here last week about the challenges of parenting a disabled child (“Is ...”
1 commentsThis Week Around the Community“Welcome to new members! Becca: "Mom to incredible six year old triplets. One of whom happens ...”21Parents upset by school decision“Several Tulsa area school boards have decided not to comply with a law that would ...”Financial Planning For A Child With Special Needs“Planning for a loved one with special needs to be cared for after you're gone ...”Mental health providers grapple with Medicaid expansion“For District health officials, it was an easy decision. The federal government handed them an opportunity ...”How my son taught me about his autism“"My brain has big doors," he began, "and it has almost the same doors as ...”20UCC Widening The Welcome Conference Affirms Disabilities Ministries“A groundbreaking conference built on years of ministry focusing on disabilities, mental illnesses and other ...”Eradicating use of the ‘R' word is Fairfax woman's top priority“Even though the organization's mission is to assist and advocate for people with intellectual and ...”Budget Shortfall Forces Big Cuts for Disabled“Barbara Cullison waited eight years and eight months to get community-based care for her profoundly ...”Obama Signs Bill That Expands Tech Access for Disabled“President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill intended to provide those with disabilities greater ...”Siblings of autistic children may have some autism-related traits, study says“Scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine have uncovered more evidence of a genetic ...”Meet Pierrette, living The Coffee Klatch adventure“Can you introduce yourself and let us know your involvement in the special needs community? My ...”
1 comments19Advocating for the Educational Needs of the Exceptional Child“It is hard-wired into us as parents to consider our children exceptional -- unique, one-of-a-kind, ...”Kathy Ireland: The Tragic Shortfall in Down Syndrome Research“Three months ago, my niece Polly was born. In the short time since, she's already ...”Coping with Prader-Willi Syndrome“Lily Tippett's mother, Julie Tippett, 40, knew something was wrong before her daughter Lily, now ...”A specialist in special education“Kim Richardson waited patiently as 14-year-old Scott Barris slowly sounded out the answer to her ...”Danish Study Suggests Jaundice-Autism Link“Newborn babies who have jaundice may be at higher risk of developing autism later on, ...”Voters with Special Needs in Texas“On September 1, 1999, Texas became the first state to require that all new voting ...”18Special needs teen loses medical coverage because of immigration status“As the rest of the student body at South Pointe High School passes through the ...”The joy of raising a child with Down syndrome“AT 1.21am on May 7, 2004, Sofia burst into our world. A few years later, ...”2010 Media Access Awards sees smallscreen leading way for actors with disabilities“On Friday, October 8, Monsters and Critics attended the 2010 Media Access Awards press breakfast, ...”New Downloadable Apraxia Handouts for Teachers, Others“From August/September 2010 Apraxia-KIDS Newsletter Just in time, to print and distribute to new teachers, classroom ...”Exhibit focuses on autistic children and their moms“SPECIAL MOTHERS AND SONS: “Autism: A Portrait of Mothers with Sons,’’ an intensely personal exhibit ...”Finding Support For Children With Disabilities“Parents of children with severe disabilities have many challenges and concerns. One big worry is ...”Looking at autism through the law's lens“Suzanne Letso waited in the capitol building with seven minutes left in the legislative session. ...”Celebrating The Coffee Klatch3 comments16Increasing the Presence of Lawyers With Disabilities“Want to know how many women or minority lawyers work at law firms or are ...”15'Abusive' bus rides: Long trip for special ed kids“Special needs kids at a Park Slope school are being forced to endure three-hour rides ...”Baby with Limb Deficiency Inspires Unique Book That Offers Hope to Families“Imagine…Amazing Me, a book featuring simple, yet inspiring photos of children engaged in a variety ...”Identifying and Addressing Learning Disabilities in Preschoolers“More than two-thirds of parents think specific signs of learning disabilities* are something a 2-to-4 ...”On living with autism: ‘I am comfortable with who I am’“Dora Raymaker, above, of Portland, Ore., offers an inside look at living with autism. She ...”Children’s Mental Health Information Hard to Find“Although most Canadian parents are concerned about their children’s mental health, they cannot find a ...”This week around the community“Welcome to Our Newest Members We are so thrilled to have a lot of members that ...”
2 comments14Activist inspired by son with Down syndrome“As a mother, you send your children off to their first day of kindergarten with ...”Special needs student moves over school system decision“Donna Taylor and her 6 year old daughter Isabella call Knoxville home. But now, ...”
1 commentsSpecial trikes help kids with disabilities make tracks“With a few pushes of the pedals, Vincent Troxell, 12, of Flat Rock turned the ...”Learning Disabilities Are Often Misunderstood“About 80 percent of Americans believe the statement “people with learning disabilities are just as ...”Autistic student numbers on rise“The number of West Virginia students diagnosed as autistic has more than tripled in nine ...”13Cost of autism care mandate debated“For a change, we're not going to talk politics today. Sure, Nevada's autism health-insurance mandate became ...”Autism's challenges have pushed parents over the edge before““We find often that families are very, very socially isolated, and they acquire an institutionalized ...”Young children have mental health struggles, too“Less than 1 percent of young children with emotional behavioral problems are identified. Between 80 percent ...”Is Down Syndrome An Accident?“A few weeks back, I wrote on Motherlode about our decisions not to screen the ...”Penn State embraces 'Diversability'“An estimated 1,851,000 people in Pennsylvania — or 16.5 percent of the population age 5 ...”Yoga doesn’t have to be a four letter word5 comments12Rabbi Naomi Levy on Faith and her Child's Condition“If there's a fast track for members of the clergy, Rabbi Naomi Levy was on ...”Integrated care causes concern among disability advocates“llinois is moving forward with a new integrated care program that could save the state ...”Autism, ADHD minimized in girls“Girls with autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may not be taken seriously by people in ...”First Autistic Presidential Appointee Speaks Out“When Ari Ne’eman walked onstage at a college campus in Pennsylvania in June, he looked ...”MICHIGAN: Final autism hearing in senate“Advocates told a state Senate panel Tuesday that Michigan is heading for serious problems and ...”MONICA & DAVID, Screened and Seen1 comments11A big victory for people who need mental health care“Two federal laws that provide better insurance coverage for more people with mental health and ...”Saginaw County mental health authority receives $9 million grant“The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority received a six-year, $9 million grant to develop ...”Monica and David with audio transcript for the visually impaired“On Thursday, October 14, at 8pm Eastern time on HBO, there will be a unique ...”Parents face tough choices when child struggles with depression“One of the most difficult things for parents of teenagers who are thinking about hurting ...”Child Mental Health Rally in Richmond“Parents, caregivers and doctors are pushing for sweeping reforms to Virginia's mental health system - ...”Group looks to offer disabled housing option“Best friends Julia Ricke and Michelle Dunford enjoy being together, whether to eat out, see ...”10Newsweek review of Monica and David“Who among us can resist a tale of all-consuming true love? Within everyone there is ...”08Mom says she was fired for sticking up for her special needs son“Was a high school water boy sidelined because of his disability or... to protect his ...”Presidential Proclamation: National Disability Employment Awareness Month“As Americans, we understand employment and economic security are critical to fulfilling our hopes and ...”ADD, autism aren't learning disabilities, but most think they are“Despite an increased understanding that kids learn differently, a majority of Americans still do not ...”Autistic child strengthens family bonds“Brandon Corder excitedly runs up the front porch steps to get to the kitchen to ...”Siblings of A Child With Autism Often Have Subtler Problems“Children with autism tend to have brothers and sisters with language delays and other, less ...”07Parents ask for tolerance when dining out with kids with special needs“Visiting a restaurant as a family is often one of life's little pleasures. Parents get ...”
2 commentsFibrous dysplasia: a disease very few people know about“Camryn Berry is a sixth-grader dealing with a disease few people have encountered. The tall, ...”Everyone can relax during mass for kids with special needs“Lindsey Emory's big brother Bryant sometimes acts a little differently from other children during Mass. He ...”
1 commentsApraxia of Speech: Sounding it out“Cayden Drolen’s favorite thing to eat is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He has one ...”
2 commentsMovement to name SoCal Special Olympics HQ for Eunice Shriver gains momentum“Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and mother of California first ...”Parents struggle to get information on children's mental health“Parents with children thought to be suffering from mental illness are frustrated in their efforts ...”
1 commentsADHD: genes play a role, but how crucial are they?“Anyone whose child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has good reason to ...”Wheelchair Flash Mob Proves Dancing is for Everyone“Amid the lunch and business crowd walking through Tower City Friday, there was another group ...”Trick or Treat Giveaway2 comments06Life goes on for TV's Corky“As an actor and spokesman, Chris Burke has played for much larger crowds, but his ...”New National Autism Clearinghouse In The Works“A handful of disability organizations are joining forces to establish a national resource center to ...”Bluetooth Sheet Music Turner Could Help Readers With Disabilities“AirTurn’s Bluetooth foot-switch for iPad turns pages with the tap of a foot. It’s designed ...”Students Help Special Needs Students Get Chance At Homecoming Court“After discovering a rule that banned special needs students at Lawrence Free State High School ...”Language delays found in siblings of children with autism“Siblings of children with autism have more frequent language delays and other subtle characteristics of ...”05Having a Down's child can be a positive life development“HAD the test with a view to terminate,” says Mandy Peart. Mandy and her husband ...”Teen dancer with Down syndrome has big dreams“When Thalia Yvanna Arbelaez Garcia was born, doctors told her parents that she likely would ...”A simple solution to boys’ hyperactivity: Give them a break.“Lexington child psychologist Anthony Rao is author of “The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social ...”'Massive spin' on child ADHD study“A high-profile child psychologist accused drugs companies and other scientists on Thursday of falsely claiming ...”
1 commentsTribeca Film Festival Winner: Monica and David“Tribeca's jurors surprised a trio of family members with the Best Documentary Feature award for ...”Special Needs Parent Centers To Receive Millions From Feds“A host of centers across the country tasked with helping parents navigate the special education ...”When Bullies Target Autistic Kids“Why do some kids always get bullied and what can parents do? We spoke with ...”
3 comments04"They" are a Part of "Us:" A New Perspective on Disability“Last week, I wrote a post for Motherlode called "Is it Harder to Have a ...”Autism Evident in Newborns“The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased by nearly 10-fold in the last ...”Poster girl for handling developmental disabilities“When psychiatric experts, mental health workers and advocates meet in Vancouver today for a conference ...”Only One Percent Of Scripted Actors Have Disabilities“Only 1 percent of the characters in scripted television programs have disabilities, demonstrating not only ...”Autistic boy's family speaks out against child's arrest“The family of an autistic 11-year-old accused of assaulting school administrators said the boy was ...”Elevating Special Education““Children with disabilities will only meet their potential if they have effective teachers,” says John ...”
1 commentsBeauty and the Beast Giveaway12 comments01Special ed placement results in emotional discussion“Sharing personal stories of how special education students had changed their lives, community members Tuesday ...”Temple Grandin: My autism made me a cowgirl superstar“The red carpet commentators on frock-watch at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles had a ...”New Hampshire state hospital turning away mentally ill children“With fewer beds available due to budget cuts, the wing of the New Hampshire state ...”New Comic Hero: Muslim Boy in Wheelchair“It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... well, this time it's something a bit different: ...”The Real Story Behind Autism Patient ‘Donald T.’“John Donvan and Caren Zucker have written a beautiful article for The Atlantic, entitled, “Autism’s ...”How do I deal with meltdowns in public?9 comments - Sep30Area firms offer training for special needs students“Like most teenagers, Kiper Prince is not crazy about going to work. The 17-year-old works in ...”Parent of special needs child ‘exhausted’ by education struggles“Six-year-old Alana Ybarra started attending Willow Creek Elementary School in Tomball when she was three-and-a-half. One ...”'I'm different' an ArtPrize exhibit dedicated to special needs children“For the sake of every special-needs kid who wants you to know he or she ...”Medicaid may help schools' special needs costs“Special needs programs at some 100 schools across Mississippi may get a small boost as ...”Down syndrome football player scores TD in Washington game“Ike Ditzenberger is like a lot of other 17-year-old American football players. He dreams of ...”29SNL Offers Apologies For Disability Cracks - Disability Scoop“After repeatedly mocking New York Gov. David Paterson for being blind, “Saturday Night Live” used ...”Students with disabilities create new university publication“Queen’s students with disabilities will soon have a forum to call their own. Able is ...”When the World Comments on Your Life“I've found myself in the center of a squall this past week. A squall of ...”Disabilities: Comedy’s last unmentionable“Simon Minty is the co-founder and producer of Abnormally Funny People, a group of stand ...”Yoga instructor redefines ability and disability“Matthew Sanford was 13 when the car accident that killed his father and sister left ...”28Autistic Icelandic Boy Inspires Winslet to Start Fund“English actress Kate Winslet announced yesterday that she has established a fund to support people ...”Work and the special-needs family“ESPN commentator and former tennis star Mary Joe Fernandez remembers the day she learned her ...”
4 commentsMental Health America Marks Six Month Anniversary Of Health Reform Law“Mental Health America today marked tomorrow's six month anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which ...”Meet Punky, world's first Down Syndrome cartoon“A NEW Irish-made cartoon series has become the first television series in the world to ...”
1 commentsToy robot may help children with autism“He's a Carolina blue color with big floppy rabbit ears, and when the furry creature ...”Independence with self-care“When our lovely little children are born into the world, they depend on us for ...”
2 comments27Is It Harder to Have a Child with Down Syndrome?“The conversation sparked by Amy Julia Becker’s guest post last week about her decision not ...”A sensational celebration coming to Chicagoland | Benzinga.com“Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a brain condition affecting more children than ADHD or autism, is ...”Disability rights activists cause partial White House lockdown“A group of nine disability rights activists handcuffed themselves to the fence surrounding the White ...”Children With Disabilities More Vulnerable To Disasters“With National Preparedness Month in full swing, a research paper co-authored by a Texas A&M ...”Parents urged to demand special education services“Christina Parra's 2-year-old son was diagnosed with autism in Albuquerque earlier this year. When she ...”Wild Ride to the Heart Giveaway5 comments24Producer hopes film sparks dialogue on how to aid autistic“Mike Jarman said his son didn't even recognize himself when he appeared in a recent ...”Aggressive Kids With ADHD May Not Need Antipsychotic Meds“More and more children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who act out aggressively are being given ...”Why autism is more prevalent in boys“Washington Sept 16 (ANI): A new study provides further clues as to why boys are ...”WSU student with autism featured on NPR“A self described “resident alien” of WSU was recently contacted by National Public Radio, offering ...”Girlfriend Film lets Down syndrome actor show off his acting chops“Breaking down barriers and living his silver screen dream, actor Evan Sneider is proof that ...”Finding our way together: Susan Levy1 commentsKitchener therapist finds healing in books“From the beginning of her career as a child therapist, Lynne Steffy noticed there were ...”23Moving out of state to get autism treatment“Before Wendy Radcliff agreed to marry Scott Finn, she made it clear they would have ...”Children With Autism Improve Key Thinking Skills Over Time“Children with autism think differently, and that thinking changes over time—for the better. That first ...”Special needs PTA stands up for the kids“Social worker Sebastian Oros has seen his students benefit from the efforts of the Indian ...”'My son Dylan has special needs': Michael Douglas reveals the reason his family left Bermuda for New York | Mail Online“Michael Douglas has revealed his ten-year-old young son has 'some special needs'. The actor, 65, said ...”Insurers Say Autism Coverage Would be Costly for W.Va.“Executives with the state’s largest insurers say that if West Virginia goes the route of ...”Choosing hope: Terri Hart-Ellis1 commentsDivorce and Special Needs Children“Partner Judith Poller, Co-Chair of Pryor Cashman’s Family Law Group, has written an article entitled ...”22Still a lot of joy and fun: Jennifer Bush7 comments21Twenty Years of Assistive Technologies“People with disabilities are the most diverse of all minority groups; they may be young ...”A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism Review“Some documentaries are national, even universal, catering to a wide variety of audiences. Michael Moore's ...”Iditarod leads autistic boy to Xenia for service dog“Logan Erickson pressed his nose against the airport window near his hometown of Unalakleet, Alaska. The ...”Autistic Children Don't Seem to Yawn 'Contagiously'“Children with an autism spectrum disorder tend not to yawn "contagiously" -- that is, yawn ...”Schools need to improve mental health screening, report says“More Maine children should be screened before they enter school to determine whether they need ...”Jan Brewer's career shaped by son's mental illness“Earlier this year, Gov. Jan Brewer signed off on a $36 million reduction in funding ...”Writing for Connection: Maria Melee4 commentsWeighing the risks of mental health drugs for children“It is not just transplant patients tapering off anti-rejection drugs who use medications in traditionally ...”20Fighting back: Disabled self-defense with new DVD“Some of the more vulnerable persons in society may now have a better chance to ...”How much do young people know about disability?“Understanding can be shaped by direct experience but many people do not know anyone with ...”
1 commentsModel preschool program emphasizes inclusion for children with disabilities“It is 8:30 on a crisp September morning, the start of a busy day for ...”Common considerations for interacting with those who have disablities“While standing at her usual spot waiting to catch the train on her way to ...”Disability Group Targets Senate Candidate Who Questioned ADA“A newly formed political fund-raising group supporting disability-friendly candidates is taking aim at Rand Paul, ...”Meet Christina: Founder of Hopeful Parents6 commentsA softer, gentler approach to clothes for sensitive kids“Back-to-school clothes shopping can be a headache. But for Jordan Fankhanel of Edmonton, Alta., it's ...”18Deciding Not to Screen for Down Syndrome - NYTimes.com“My pregnancy has been an easy one. No morningsickness, more than ample weight gain, minimal ...”17Blasting Stereotypes: Women and Autism“Sometimes, a person will look at me, shake his or her head, and say, “You ...”Protein that helps growth of childhood cancer found“Scientists have identified a protein that plays a crucial role in the progression of a ...”News that my baby had Down Syndrome was like a 'scary movie' but our little Mary is doing just fine“JOURNALIST and TV presenter Brendan O'Connor has spoken for the first time about the birth ...”Is There Really Such a Thing as 'Normal?'“I've heard it a million times and it drives me nuts. "Donna, you're not normal." ...”Would you disclose a non-visible disability during an interview?“If I asked you to guess the largest minority and the fastest growing subgroup of ...”Fulfilling special needs: Preschool incorporates therapy““We love school, don’t we?” Eileen Campbell asked her daughter, who smiled in response. Natalie Campbell ...”Single-Parent Homeschooling a Special Needs Child“The thought of homeschooling my son affected with neurological impairments terrified me. Me, a teacher? ...”MPPs' report on mental health fails to consider children, youth, experts say“A report calling on Ontario to overhaul its mental-health and addictions programs is a promising ...”16Is your child Depressed?“Childhood depression is difficult to identify as it is largely dismissed as bad behaviour. If ...”Call For Submissions for Special Needs Literary Magazine“Pentimento is a quarterly publication written for and by individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. ...”Child Mental Health: 7 Common Myths“It is easy to empathize with suffering we can see: a child who lost hair ...”15Bullying focus of new movie by woman with Down syndrome“Elizabeth Niimi remembers the day 23 years ago when a doctor told her that her ...”Community, Inside and Out3 commentsThe voice of the disabled“A simple life - to hold a decent-paying job, go where you want, eat where ...”Lessons on living with autism“LIKE MOST college students, the kids at the College Internship Program have spent the last ...”What those with FASD offer society““We have gown in our understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity. Now we need ...”Minister seeks more parental choice on special needs“The children's minister says parents should have more choice over special educational needs provision in ...”Autism’s First Child - The Atlantic“As new cases of autism have exploded in recent years—some form of the condition affects ...”Why We're Not Afraid of Special Education“When we first told some of our family members that we decided to seek support ...”
1 comments14Emotionally Handicapped Kids Challenged at School“At times, the anger in the boy's face seems to ooze from his pores. At other ...”Bay Village mother is on mission to find cure for Dravet Syndrome“While some give up, others fight back. Paula Lyles of Bay Village is one who won’t ...”3 cheers for special needs kids“Cheerleaders typically are a pretty spirited crowd. But a cheerleading practice Friday at Westside High ...”Deadline Looms for New ADA Law Compliance“After a six-year wait, the Americans with Disabilities Act swimming pool guidelines have become the ...”Special education numbers down“The number of students classified as learning-disabled is on a downward trend nationally, as is ...”New Horizons dedicates mental health crisis center for children and teens“Doors will open Wednesday at a new 20-bed facility of New Horizons that is designed ...”Miracle League plays ball“After weeks of practice, West Pembroke Pines Optimist Miracle League players recently took to the ...”Misfolded Neural Proteins Linked to Autism Disorders“An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, ...”Parents want separate special needs classes“Parents in Leduc, Alta., are angry their children with special learning needs are now being ...”
1 commentsMeet Anissa at Hope for Peyton1 comments13Take a Breather Giveaway3 comments10Seaside advances autism drug“Seaside Therapeutics has issued positive results for a second phase 2 clinical trial on its ...”Disability is a choice, Connolly tells MSU crowd“Kevin Michael Connolly, who once insisted he didn't want to be an inspirational guy, got ...”Look for the signs of depression in teens and children“Your child is sleeping more than usual. Your teen is withdrawn and doesn't spend as ...”Loving Life: Toddler, family come through battle with cancer“While getting her picture taken last week, 2-year-old Lois Hogan clapped, laughed, bounced and blew ...”Behavior analysts help children with autism“The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time for students. Typically ...”Down Sydrome Patients, Families Urge Empathy“First-year M.D. students from the UCF College of Medicine received a heart-felt lesson this week ...”High School removes barrier to students with disability being part of homecoming court“Free State High School is expanding its homecoming royalty this year, after a handful of ...”Couple form company for Down syndrome awareness“First-time parents-to-be Mike and Katia Hauser -- both active and physically fit -- expected to ...”Social Security Proposes Shift Away From 'Mental Retardation'“The Social Security Administration wants to start using the term “intellectual disability/mental retardation” in lieu ...”Autism: Picky Eating Does Not Impact Growth“Children with autism commonly have preferences for a limited number of foods. Many children with ...”New Technology Brings Early Autism Diagnosis“Brian Willingham-McLain, an Oakland resident, is 12-years-old and enjoys Disney movies, swimming, and doing flips ...”Parents won't let Down Syndrome define their children“She's 2 years old, her favorite color is pink and she loves watching Sesame Street. ...”09Fetal alcohol disorders costly to children, taxpayers“On the 9th day of the 9th month of 2010, the United States and the ...”Classes let kids help kids“Some students in the preschool class lacked the motor skills to tap their sticks together ...”Net a leveller for those with special needs“Sally Harrison is developmentally disabled, but on Facebook the 35-year-old woman is just like anyone ...”Sensory processing disorder: Why it's not just the diagnosis du jour for kids“Every classroom has one: the kid who bangs against things incessantly, won’t make eye contact ...”Social Security's Disabled Adult Child Program“Imagine that you are a middle-aged gas station manager with a worrisome health problem and ...”People With Disabilities Make Able Workers“Twenty years after President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, ...”08More businesses offer special events for families with autistic children“A niche need is getting growing recognition and attention from some businesses and organizations. Movie theaters, ...”ADHD Overdiagnosed? September is ADHD Awareness Month“September is ADHD awareness month. Recently there have been many debates over the validity of ...”A Child Psychiatrist Talks to Readers“Dr. Mary Margaret Gleason, a child psychiatrist at Tulane University, took questions from readers on ...”Child’s Ordeal Shows Dangers of Antipsychotic Drugs“At 18 months, Kyle Warren started taking a daily antipsychotic drug on the orders of ...”Spurred by a son's schizophrenia, Staglins raise millions“There is no shortage of glitzy events by the Napa Valley’s wine elite, but the ...”Teen with Down syndrome faces school battle“The halls of College International Marie de France were filled once again this week with ...”What frustrates me?4 commentsKids' motor speech disorder spurs mom to awareness effort“Jackson Creager smiles shyly, then buries his face in his mother’s neck as she laughs. ...”07Autism-vaccine appeal ruling disappoints family“The family representing thousands of families who believe the measles vaccine caused their children's autism ...”US Department of Education Seeks Feedback About Special Ed in Illinois“This fall, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) will be ...”The Kindergarten Crop“This school year I have a son who is entering kindergarten. And like most parents, ...”Don’t blame Mom“During the mid-twentieth century, it may have seemed that Americans lived in a modern, civilized ...”
1 commentsChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta Giveaway2 commentsWalking to Stop Apraxia of Speech“Walking for a good cause. Parents and children were at Riverside Park today doing just ...”Will There Be a Job For My Son? For Others With Disabilities?“It being Labor Day tomorrow (or maybe today as you read this), it's the first ...”06The R Word: Sticks, Stones, and Rosa’s Law“What you call people is how you treat them. What you call my sister is ...”Parents of fragile X kids report improvements with antibiotic minocycline“Parents of children with fragile X syndrome reported improvements in their children's attention spans and ...”How the Americans with Disabilities Act impacts business decisions“As a business owner or manager, it is often difficult to determine what is appropriate ...”New Research Applies Computing to Detecting Autism“A team of researchers in eight universities has just won a five-year, $10 million grant ...”05Autistic artist Alex Masket mounts a show at Ramapo College“It's as if the stark white walls of the Kresge Gallery at Ramapo College are ...”03Special Education: Connections“Discovering your child has special needs can come as a shock and trigger a period ...”How a supplemental needs trust can ensure lifelong care for your child“With a desire to be fair to all of their children, parents will often plan ...”Q. and A. With a Child Psychiatrist About Treating Troubled Children“Throughout this afternoon, we’re opening up the Prescriptions blog to our readers, as a forum ...”Thirteen private schools will take part in Oklahoma special needs program“Thirteen private schools have been approved to take part in a new program in which ...”Healing of students all in a day's work“Sue Rys, a school psychologist for the East Greenbush Central School District, can have an ...”How to Budget for a Special-Needs Child“There's no bigger blessing in life than learning that you have a child on the ...”02Tapping this app gives special-needs users a voice“At $189.99, Proloquo2Go is far from the cheapest App Store offering. Believe it or not, ...”Disability issues bring $500K penalty for AirTran“The Transportation Department said Monday that it has issued a $500,000 civil penalty against AirTran ...”Special ed students more likely to be disciplined“A recent study reveals special education students in Texas public schools are nearly twice as ...”Putting faces to Down Syndrome“As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. And if Gigi's ...”New Woe for Those with Down Syndrome“For people with Down syndrome, who are living longer and healthier lives than ever, a ...”Our Emma and Autism“I am still reeling from this morning's conversation my husband, Richard and I had with ...”Angie Dickinson Speaks Out on Autism“Autism is another one of Hollywood’s chosen causes. The condition has inspired exceptional acting (Dustin ...”Struggling with feeding1 comments01Growing up bipolar: 'Nobody was on my side'“Jennifer Konjoian was 10 years old when she put a plastic bag over her head. ...”Child Autism Epidemic Firmly Linked to Environment“Autism among U.S. children has reached epidemic proportion. And it's getting worse by the year. ... Experts ...”In With the In Crowd - Inclusive Education“As I write this, kids are going back to school almost everywhere but in New ...”Oregon School Districts Restrict Choice for Special Education Students“In Oregon public schools, every special education student receives an Individualized Education Program (IEP), designed ...”Law banishes word hurtful to disabled“Tyshon Woods, a student at the Arc of Monmouth's Dorothy B. Hersh High School here, ...”Earlier Screenings = Better Outcomes for Children“One child in eight has a delay in development, and experts say that without the ...”Accessibility Watch: Retrofitting“A new trend is emerging as the baby boom grows older. Some homes and communities ...”
1 commentsKevin Michael Connolly: Staring Back4 comments - Aug31Employing adaptive tech for advanced special ed“Technology allows students to connect with each other across borders, research information in ways never ...”Vaccine campaigner in UK wins £90,000 payout“The mother of a Cheshire teenager who was left severely brain damaged by the MMR ...”Mother helped other parents come to grips with autistic children“CLARA Park, a pioneering American autism campaigner, author and teacher, best known for two books, ...”For this disabled job seeker, it’s all about networking“As an open source Web developer, David Clark is in demand — he gets at ...”Disabled Infant Mobility -- Wii Balance Board“Four researchers at Ithaca College have addressed the problem of disabled infant mobility in a ...”
1 commentsDO-IT helps kids with disabilities develop to their full potential“Seventeen-year-old Mead High School student Benjy Migliuri recently returned from a visit to the University ...”Riccardi’s ability outweighs disability“Louis Riccardi of Nutley does not view his wheelchair as a disability. Louis Riccardi of Nutley ...”30Autism and schizophrenia: Scientists measure gene mutation rate“The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations - alterations of the cell's ...”Researchers create tests to assess down syndrome“Neuroscientists in the Down Syndrome Research Group at the University of Arizona have created a ...”Dating, With Autism – NYTimes.com“Matthew and I flew home the next morning, a full day short of our original ...”S.J. special needs kids to take part in Little League World Series showcase“Born 10 weeks premature at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Christa Chant weighed 2 pounds ...”Special needs girl in center of school controversy“18-year old Maegan Palmer has cerebral palsy, she is autistic and legally blind. "And very smart," ...”Apraxia: Communication tough for Sterling Heights twins“"Leave me alone," says an electronic voice as Alex Wathen giggles with his twin brother ...”
3 commentsAutism suit might bring more claims“Sisters Natalie and Michelle, 18 and 19, have autism and need help with the simplest ...”Keep Myself Calm Giveaway16 comments28Down Syndrome group slams Emmys“The National Down Syndrome Congress of the U.S. is taking Emmy organizers to task for ...”27Autism Pioneer Dies“THE MYSTERIES of autism remain a tangle. We have yet to map the inner world ...”CSULB prof uses Sea-Monkeys to explore link between plastics, autism“They are popular in science classes and as children's pets. Now the tiny brine shrimp, popularly ...”26Student Aspires to Change Perceptions of Limb Loss“Carly Davis is articulate, intelligent, motivated, and energetic. Like most college seniors, she has big ...”Can Preschoolers Be Depressed? - NYTimes.com“Kiran didn’t seem like the type of kid parents should worry about. “He was the ...”Op Ed: Autism and insurance“As the father of a child with autism, I want to share a disturbing fact: Michigan ...”Navigating admissions with a learning disability“Increased awareness of learning challenges such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder, together with improved diagnosis ...”Cheryl Wills: Siblings on the Frontlines for People With Disabilities“My brother Clarence has autism. He is 41, I am 43. Many years before the ...”Supercat Calhoun: Supermom Advocate2 comments25Stem Cell Ruling Stops Federal Disease Studies“As expected, the Obama administration said Tuesday it will appeal the court ruling that temporarily ...”Autism Gives Woman An 'Alien View' Of Social Brains“It takes a smart brain to invent a spaceship. But putting one in orbit takes ...”Parents help each other find the right teacher“Four-year-old Shelby Krumwiede likes to be the center of attention, but don’t take her picture. The ...”Leeds man gives autistic people a voice with magazine“A Leeds man is championing equality for people with autism - after successfully setting up ...”Experts suggest trust funds for children with special needs“On warm summer evenings, Jerry Newcomer likes to go out to the barn with his ...”Law enforcement builds database to help people with special needs“Palomar College police Officer Brian Herritt said his heart leapt to his throat when he ...”24Yankees bring special needs children to stadium“His oxygen tank behind him, 16-year-old Daniel Fratto settled into his seat high above home ...”Autistic kids process sound, vision differently than others“Scientists have found solid evidence that kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information ...”
2 commentsAutistic kids targeted by bullies“UNPOPULAR, alone and unable to understand body language ... autistic children are such an easy ...”Autism Might Slow Brain's Ability to Integrate Input From Multiple Senses“Children with autism often focus intently on a single activity or feature of their environment. ...”Children's group working to lessen mental health stigma“For many, the words "mental health treatment" are embarrassing, but one Cupertino nonprofit is working ...”Program shows kids with disabilities a sea of opportunities“The children were sailing, but the benefit of the program extended far beyond the ability ...”Autism advocates divided on NY insurance bill“Legislation that would require health insurers to cover screening, diagnosis and lifetime treatment of autism ...”How Buzzy® came to be1 comments23Hope for Illegal Immigrant Families with Special Needs Children“What happens to a child of an illegal immigrant when a parent is asked for ...”As People With Down Syndrome Live Longer, Pru Boosts Long-Term Planning“New Jersey-based insurer Prudential -- which has significant operations in Hartford -- has inked an ...”No Pain with Buzzy Giveaway11 commentsA new hope for autistic children fills a growing, desperate need – at a price“Sitting next to Henry Roane in a padded room could be one of the best ...”21Problems getting off the ground“Thanks to site member Suzanne Kamata for bringing our attention to this article! In this age ...”20Remembering That Our Daughter Has Down Syndrome“Sometimes I forget about Penny's extra chromosome. A lot of the time, actually. When we're ...”Weighing the Benefits of Strong Medicines in Children“If the worst happened and your child was diagnosed with cancer you would probably want ...”No Glee for disabled people“Only a few short weeks remain before the return of the Fox smash hit Glee, ...”Without Answers, Special Needs Girl Banned from Basketball“Jenny Youngwith wants to play basketball just as she's been doing safety for years. But ...”Students stand up for justice and inclusion – First Amendment Challenge“When kids begin the school day by reciting “with liberty and justice for all,” does ...”Tech disabilities bill passes another Congressional hurdle“The US Senate has followed the House of Representatives in passing a bill that would ...”19Parents May Have More to Learn About Special Needs Than Kids“When I was a kid, there were no "special needs" kids. There were "handicapped" kids ...”Five Benefits of Growing Up With an Autistic Sibling“Every sibling relationship is unique, but having an autistic child in a family can impact ...”Autistic Adults Lose All Government Assistance At Age 21“When Tyler Bell graduated from high school it meant he was one step closer to ...”7 Easy Ways to Help a Family Diagnosed With Autism“We've all heard the news: one in 91 children are now being diagnosed with autism ...”Budget gaffe could mean big cut to special needs students“A state budget glitch could cost special needs students in San Diego County $17 million. To ...”Opponents of R-Word Win Key Legislative Victory in New Jersey“A movement to eliminate references to the disabled as "mentally retarded" from laws and regulations ...”Disability stalls teen's military dream“Standing between Rik Donovan and his dream job is an aptitude test that he cannot ...”18Dedicated to helping people with disabilities soar“When Al Kaye introduced Carly Waugh to the handcycle, the former high school and college ...”17Paul K. Longmore dies at 64; leading disability scholar and activist“Unable to use his hands because of a childhood bout with polio, Paul K. Longmore ...”Autism explosion half explained, half still a mystery“Why have the numbers of autism diagnoses ballooned in recent decades? Researchers have long claimed ...”Special Education Students Disciplined Twice As Often“The first time Spencer Klintworth was suspended from school, his mother was astonished: The kindergartner ...”10 Revolutionary iPad Apps to Help Autistic Children“Teachers and doctors are using iPads as a tool to reach out to children with ...”Ms. Wheelchair America crown goes to Alex McArthur“Alexandra McArthur, a Davidson College employee who lives in Charlotte, was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America ...”
1 commentsParents of children with autism: We struggle alone“Her day might begin at 2 or 3 in the morning, when her 9-year-old autistic ...”
1 commentsTargeting the cause of autism“Ben Unkle knows what its like to grow up different. He was diagnosed with Autism ...”Queer Parenting on the Spectrum2 comments16Advocating For Children With Learning Disabilities“Your child is diagnosed with a learning disability. What do you do? Many parents find ...”New brain scan to diagnose autism in 15 minutes“A new test can determine whether someone has a form of autism spectrum disorder with ...”Autism drug swept from shelves“If ever there were a substance that you wouldn't expect parents to be sprinkling on ...”Who are the disabled? All of us“Twenty summers ago, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, ...”'Rosa's Law': Labels can do real damage“'Political correctness" comes in for a lot of mockery these days, and it is silly ...”Brush Your Teeth6 comments15Moms-turned-activists expose Santa Barbara’s troubled special education program“Marcia Eichelberger isn’t spending most of her waking hours trying to ensure that her 17-year-old ...”13UW study gives hope for anxiety disorder“When a child encounters strangers, it is normal for him to freeze and be quiet ...”How to get the extra help your child needs“Registering a child for school usually means showing up with a birth certificate, proof of ...”Active and Able: Disability and Leadership Conference“Swinging 50 feet in the air, suspended by ropes, Lydia Acquah screamed as she plummeted ...”iPad May Help Communication for Autistic Children“Parents of children suffering from autism are turning to the iPad to help their kids. ...”New program aims to raise awareness of early childhood mental health“Can a baby be depressed? Can a toddler have a mental illness? Are pre-schoolers being ...”
3 commentsElizabeth Aquino: Balance1 comments12Channel 4's search for disabled presenters is positive“This week, Channel 4 began its search for disabled presenters for their coverage of the ...”MTA To Be Sued For Violating Disabilities Act“The South Brooklyn Legal Center is planning a lawsuit against the MTA, claiming their bus ...”Group rallies for speech disability kids“Sandra Eustice, now 9, was intelligent and understood language but had difficulty moving her tongue, ...”Autism conference held at Penn Stater“The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel held its annual National Autism Conference last week, a ...”Houses of worship should make allowances for members with special needs“An extraordinary religious service event took place recently at the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe, ...”Andrea McDowell: Ignorance2 comments11Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for the mentally ill“It's been nearly 40 years since Rosalynn Carter met a weary and stooped woman leaving ...”Federal Grant Targets School Readiness of Preschoolers with Disabilities“Preschools often lack a system for modifying their curriculum for children with disabilities. A new ...”Students with learning disabilities must advocate for themselves, say experts“When Dean College junior Peter Diabakerly began his school search a few years ago, he ...”Researchers Say Several Factors Contribute to Autism“A conference on autism is taking place in (the eastern state of) Pennsylvania. The aim ...”10Campaign urges looking at those with disabilities“People with disabilities deserve respect. So look them in the eye. That is the message behind ...”Two new disability hearing offices to open in Ohio“Tousands of people in Ohio waiting for hearings on their Social Security disability cases -- ...”Christy Everett: And So It Begins3 comments09Recession-battered states cut funding for the disabled“Blane Beckwith wants to keep living at home with his mother and younger brother in ...”Southwest Michigan churches among those embracing children with special needs“Stephanie Willoughby of Kalamazoo, Michigan wanted her two boys to have a chance to enjoy ...”Antidepressants Not Recommended for Autism“Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can't be recommended for treating autism in children or adults ...”Study focuses on whether robots relate better to some autistic kids than humans“Ela, a 2-foot-tall robot, seems to have a power over children, including those with autism, ...”My Baby Rides the Short Bus1 comments08US Senate Hearing on Autism: It's The Environment Not The Gene Pool“We woke up to a different world on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. With barely ...”06Special schools in UK struggle to find trained teachers“Special schools are struggling to find teachers who have been trained to work with children ...”New York schools shun special needs kids“Manhattan offers the Jewish parent everything: gleaming community centres, world-class Jewish day schools, and a ...”05Educators, Officials Face 400 % Spike in Autism“As the number of children believed to be autistic has skyrocketed in Texas and worldwide, ...”Did The Americans With Disabilities Act Hurt Some People With Disabilities?“The Americans With Disabilities Act, passed by a Democratic Congress with support from Republican Senate ...”Some traits of autism inherited, study shows“Close relatives of people with autism often have subtle differences in the way they move ...”Study details autism’s heavy toll beyond childhood on marriages“The parents of grown children with autism are more likely to divorce than couples with ...”Healing and Wholeness2 comments04Infant is returned to blind couple after state places her in protective custody“Erika Johnson will never be able to see her baby, Mikaela. But for 57 days she ...”
2 commentsUS Labor Department's Office of Disability funding for the Add Us In initiative“The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced the availability of ...”On Education - A School District That Takes the Isolation Out of Autism“Garner Moss has autism and when he was finishing fifth grade, his classmates made a ...”4-Her overcomes disability to win at fair“One of several 4-H youths who took home trophies from the Butler County Fair last ...”Low-Income Minorities With Disabilities See Services Disparity“The nation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act last week. But ...”Mom on mission to lift barriers to education“Sandee Koski said she became an expert on developmental disabilities because she had to. It was ...”Fund through private school provider helps special-needs kids' families“Three-year-old Ayden Laughman needs intensive speech therapy, about three to five sessions a week, to ...”Bittersweet: A Spiritual Perspective on Special Needs Parenting“by Abez UmmKhalid www.MuslimMatters.org I’ve tried several times to begin this article and this is my third ...”
2 comments03Nose power overcomes major disabilities“Severely disabled people may soon be able to use their noses to write, drive a ...”Three new laws to help people with disabilities“The 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was celebrated last week as we ...”Finally, help for autistic kids“The lives of thousands of Colorado's autistic children and their parents just got a little ...”NorthJersey.com: Surviving Parenthood“Author Lionel Kauffman once said, "Children are a great comfort in your old age, and ...”10 Blogs for special needs parents“Recently, I spoke to the mother of an adult child with Down syndrome. Even though ...”Special Olympics' Sue Palmer a champion without a trophy“A focused Shawn Denton, 35, swung at the ball, driving it to the ninth hole, ...”“Physical Disability is not a Barrier to a Willing Soul.”“David Akanji an educator with recent doctorate degree in Special Education from Gallaudet University is ...”Called to respond, to love and to see beauty4 comments02Unlocking the genetic secrets of autism“Intense and even fanatical resistance to vaccination against childhood diseases is itself a significant public ...”
1 commentsStudy Uses Alzheimer’s Drug To Treat Children With Autism“Researchers at The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center are using a drug normally prescribed for ...”Americans with Disabilities Act also applies to those with mental illnesses“This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.The ADA is ...”Duxbury firm finds future in workers with disabilities“John Burgess stocks the coolers, dutifully arranging the newly arrived soda and juice bottles in ...”Day to Honor Local Disability Rights Activist“Ed Roberts, often called the father of the disability rights movement, joined the likes of ...”Special needs Scouts go scuba diving at National Jamboree“Scouts by the tens of thousands have come to the 2010 National Jamboree and found ...”Now Peace, I Can Use Giveaway3 comments - Jul30Families sought for autism project“Kansas University is seeking families who have children with autism to participate in an innovative ...”Special Education Week: National Cause of the Moment“It was actually harder to find info on Special Education Week than I thought it ...”
38 comments29Special-needs students file complaint against Louisiana Department of Education“Thirteen students with disabilities have filed a complaint against the Louisiana Department of Education alleging ...”EACS sued over denial of special ed“An Allen County couple sued East Allen County Schools in federal court, alleging the district ...”28Jon Stewart's Night of Too Many Stars continues Autism fight funding“Autism can suck it, and Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's ...”A New Financial Access Frontier: Persons With Disabilities“Can a person with a disability living in a developing country become the valued client ...”Lawsuit seeks to raise age for public special education“The Hawaii Disability Rights Center filed a class-action lawsuit yesterday seeking to extend special-education services ...”Payment delay for special needs vouchers could limit choice and cost parents money“A notice to private schools delaying payment of state special needs scholarships was met with ...”
1 commentsAutism treatment: Dietary supplement OSR#1 pulled off shelves after FDA warning“Pharmacies are halting sales of OSR#1, a compound marketed as a dietary supplement to parents ...”Promising results in autism treatment“Michael Willett and Mitchell Traylor are young warriors in the fight to find a treatment ...”The Mounting Paper“A little while ago I had to file applications for the kids for a special ...”27Once-controversial special needs housing opens“What a difference three years makes. A non-profit group that once divided the South Slope with ...”Special needs families seek help“To qualify for a government check and subsidized health care, a disabled person must lead ...”Can’t Versus Won’t“In rereading some of my favorite special educator books (as I do every summer, hoping ...”
1 comments26Sensory Sensitivities on the School Bus“Sue Shutrump, an occupational therapist for the Trumbull County (Ohio) Educational Service Center, gave attendees ...”
1 commentsFor The Disabled, What A Difference One Inch Can Make“I never realized how much one inch made a difference in my life. As an ...”Lawyer helps parents work with schools on special-ed services“Frederick lawyer Earl W. Bartgis Jr. works on the solution before he knows if there ...”Victory for Oklahoma Kids as Governor Henry Signs School Voucher Bill“Live in Oklahoma with a child with special needs? Looks like there are private school ...”Making physical education fun for children with autism“Betty always had lots of energy for the children in Room 103. She was the ...”San Jose holds first annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade“"Say it loud, We're disabled, and we're proud." As marchers neared the balloons and white awnings outside ...”Take Me Away In Style Giveaway19 commentsDisabilities Act Anniversary: Still a Long Way to Go“Monday marks the 20th anniversary of Congress passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. One local ...”Seeking sense sensibility for their kids“In a building at the Denver Tech Center, above a mortgage company and down the ...”25Betty: Learning to be her own advocate6 comments24Deborah Kendrick: Disabilities law changed our perceptions“The night of the 2008 presidential election, I had goose bumps and tears listening to ...”234-year-old battling disorder that leaves her speechless“For four-year-old Emma Baublitz, expressing herself is a struggle. Girls her age often squeal and ...”One Box Does Not Fit All in ABA & Autism“Media reports abound with regard to mandating ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), in some way shape ...”New Hope For Troubled Special Education Program“By the time schools open in late August, officials hope to have put behind them ...”The overrepresentation of African American students in special education“Since the inception of special education in 1975, advocates have been fighting for the fair ...”Sharp rise in number of special needs pupils“Note: This article is from a UK paper. Sarah Teather, the new Children's Minister, last week ...”Public Largely Ignorant Of Those With Developmental Disabilities, Survey Finds - Disability Scoop“A new survey of Georgia residents suggests that many Americans don’t interact with and are ...”Meet Ellen of Love That Max1 comments22D.C. Schools Insider - 'Our kids are broken'“Episcopal Center's roots in the District reach back 115 years, when it began as a ...”
1 commentsNew Rules For Disabled Access Coming“The Justice Department will soon be seeking comment on four proposed rules to establish accessibility ...”Athletes with disabilities converge on Chicago suburbs“The National Junior Disability Championships is ongoing in Chicago's northern suburbs. Top athletes with disabilities ...”Single Moms — Web Outcasts5 commentsCuts to home care services devastating for people“Sharlene Curnow broke down in tears when she saw the e-mail from her caseworker explaining ...”
1 commentsSpeaker provides inspiration for those affected by autism“When Austin’s Haylie Bawek was younger, she struggled with simple math — like 1 + ...”Grant helps further research on autism in adulthood“Families with autistic children who participated in a 1980s U study have allowed researchers to ...”21They just can't stand it“It's unbearable to wear clothing with tags. It's impossible to use scissors, no matter how ...”
1 commentsThe one-two punch of autism“It's a devastating diagnosis for a parent to hear. But it's a one-two punch when ...”Speech Patterns May ID Kids With Autism“Researchers have developed a new technology that uses the vocal recordings of children to assess ...”Autism and the "R-Word"“Before my son was diagnosed with autism, I was an avid user of the R-word. ...”Most States Adopt Standards Setting High Expectations For Special Education“States are quickly lining up behind a set of ambitious national academic standards that set ...”Outrage over pupil special needs remarks“SHE made her name in PR - but Prue MacSween started a row by suggesting ...”How Teacher Residencies Fit With Special Education“The hot new trend in teacher training is "residency" models, which allow promising students to ...”Eighty-five9 comments20Man lends strong voice to disabled community“This is a great interview with Terry Schlicting, alternative testing coordinator at Resources for Disabled ...”Autistic Kids Often Fussier Eaters but Nutrition OK“As many parents of autistic children can attest, youngsters with the disorder are often slower ...”19State starts a special needs emergency registry“In order to better comply with federal requirements, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management ...”Autism research advances“The study recently made news across the country: "More genes tied to autism," headlines read. ...”Day on the Beach unites hundreds with special needs“he ocean has many therapeutic properties, but none quite as powerful as freeing someone from ...”AccessChicago is all about freedom for people with disabilities“Lilliana Lopez, 23, threaded her way through the aisles of one of Chicago's premier trade ...”Autistic children failed by [Australian] education system“Georginia Le Roy, 11, is mathematically brilliant, but the world around her does not add ...”Autism: A Disease of the Rich? – Freakonomics Blog“The higher rates of diagnosed autism among the wealthy has long been thought to be ...”
1 commentsExperts say kids with disabilities want to be treated like others“Children are children, and all children like to have fun. That's the message that organizations ...”Quality of life for autistic adults subject of new study“In the 1980s, 400 Utah children diagnosed with autism became the subject of long-term study. They ...”One teen's journey to Special Olympics - CNN.com“Like any doting mother, Michelle Stilts wants her son, Dalton, to go to college, get ...”Feed Me (and My Soul) Giveaway15 comments16News : KidSense receives grant : St. Tammany, LA““We needed $20,000 for wheelchair surfacing, and that is precisely the amount we won on ...”Meet Siobhan, generous and creative2 comments15Hopeful Parents - Why I Write“My entire goal with that column is to reach as many people as I can ...”Help children with special needs by saving your corks“I’ll be the first to admit that my favorite kind of charitable giving is the ...”Vermont special education system flunks“Vermont’s special education system has been found to be non-compliant with federal education law, according ...”Wednesday is TS Day Webinars“Individuals with TS often present with significant difficulty processing and integrating sensory information, and this ...”Can autistic people succeed at work?“The actress Claire Danes, usually so expressive and radiant, looks blank and awkward. The scene ...”Watching The Waters: Respite Center for Cincinnati Families“A new Monfort Heights center aims to give parents a break from the daily demands ...”Fun Outings Hard to Come By“Since it's Fun Week here at the ranch we thought we'd profile a company that ...”14HBO's 'Temple Grandin' Gets Emmy Nod“A television biopic about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin has been nominated for 15 Emmy awards. Actors ...”State disabilities agency bids goodbye to the “R” word“Gov. David Paterson signed legislation today that changes the name of the state Office of ...”Disabilities are no hurdle to exercise“Marcus Johnson faces more challenges being active than most people. He is in a wheelchair, ...”Family at Front of Autism Insurance Push Forced to Move“The Rohde family has spent years leading the fight to get autism covered by Oklahoma ...”1312Special needs program gets mixed reviews“For three years, Tech. Sgt. Deven Gates had tried to find out why her 5-year-old ...”Report finds disabled students lack P.E. choices“Schools struggle to meet the physical education needs of students with disabilities, according to a ...”
1 commentsParents and caregivers of youth with disabilities asked to take part in national survey“Parents or primary caregivers of young people with disabilities between 12 and 22 years old ...”Our experience with Therapeutic Listening as autism therapy“When I first heard about therapeutic listening, I was very dubious. I didn't understand how ...”
1 commentsFantasy Blocks for Fingers Giveaway6 comments09Is Sitting While Autistic a Crime?“In late May, Clifford Grevemberg had a traumatic encounter with the police. Grevemberg, 18, was ...”
1 commentsAmericans with Disabilities Act turns 20“For the past 20 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has guaranteed to the disabled ...”08PT Tips on Task this Summer1 comments07Taken : Kidneys and Eyes“I’ve recently been supporting a family who had a prenatal diagnosis with ARPKD. The dad ...”Moving“When my daughter Quinn was 4 months old she began therapy. Vision, OT, Speech and ...”
4 comments06Autistic Teenager Finds Voice Through Social Networking“Carly Fleischmann — a young woman whose autism left her mute — has found her ...”STEPS Plus serves kids with special needs | MailTribune.com“Marina and others like her could find relief next year when the Southern Oregon Education ...”Appointment of Special Advisor for International Disability Rights“The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces the appointment of Judith Heumann as ...”The Special Education Process is Very Difficult“When there are economic problems invariably, government attempts to cut social services and programs. One ...”05Roll Your Booty Giveaway8 comments02On Disability and the Public Service Announcement“A huge number of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) have been devoted to the topic of ...”Summing up a great week“Thanks to professional organizer, Julie Hough of The Ordered Home, our organization week has been ...”Cooking club helps autistic children build life skills“Brownie pizza was the featured entree at a recent cooking club meeting in Burlington County. Four ...”01 - Jun30FEMA: Helping People With Special Needs Prepare For A Disaster“LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Disaster preparedness takes on added dimensions for people with disabilities or other ...”More Than A Number“I just finished registering for classes at the local college and thought it would be ...”29Living in a Calm and Ordered Home2 comments2826Books Teach Gradeschoolers About Special Needs | ChildRC Blog“A new educational book series aims to teach schoolchildren about special needs. Philadelphia-based publisher Mason Crest ...”RAD Families Need Support: Ten Tips for Getting Support from Family and Friends“It takes a village to raise a child has become a popular rallying cry. The ...”25A Vehicle Measured by Wheelchair Access“A Miami company that had come to the New York auto show in 2007 to ...”FDA: Autism Treatment illegal“A product promoted to parents of children with autism is not a harmless dietary supplement, ...”Fresh Air Interview: Dr. Dan Gottlieb“Family therapist and call-in radio host Dan Gottlieb has helped many people through some of ...”
1 comments24Autism and 'Mussar'“As a psychotherapist, I can recognize the signs of post-traumatic stress. Patients often re-experience terror ...”What comes around: Friendship Circle of Michigan“One of the best things about being a part of this site is getting to ...”
2 comments23'Reel Movies for Real Needs' designed for special-needs families“Mary Roberts of Coralville and her two teens are excited about going to the movies ...”
1 comments22Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs: Action Needed“Judy Terranova is a 20 year old from Boston who just finished her freshman year ...”» Preparing a Child with Special Needs for a Visit to the Dentist“Taking kids to the dentist can be difficult even under the best circumstances, but children ...”21NYT: Schools Struggle Over How to Teach Severely Disabled People“At a time when his peers are enrolled in college or earning money at jobs, ...”
1 comments20Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords: Fathers, Days“Father's Day can feel a little strange for the fathers of broken children. Most of ...”this mama's madness: Special Needs, Love, and Grief“Special Needs, Love, and Grief When it first became clear that my son had special needs, ...”19In Honor of Mothers and Fathers of Bipolar Children“In our book, and in almost every newsletter we write, we talk constantly about the ...”Special Olympic Young Athlete Program a Huge Success“Every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., dedicated teenage volunteers from Cranford gather together with their ...”18Actors' disabilities don't detract from their stage presence“Stephen Snow may not yet be a household name, but he is a pioneer in ...”Theater mixes disabled, nondisabled actors“An orange-haired woman wearing a laurel wreath and a Grecian tunic sits on a man's ...”17Insurance Coverage Unstable for Ohio Kids with Special Health Care Needs“Newswise — A third of Ohio children with special health care needs have unstable or ...”
1 commentsFathering a Daughter with a Hidden Voice3 commentsSpecial Exposure Wednesday.“She spends so much time in the hospital or at appointments. Alot of time on her ...”16Australian 'angel' saves lives at suicide spot“Thanks to site member Siobhan who sent us this article to post! An inspiring story ...”Op Ed: NY Health Insurance Bill Murky?“From the Age of Autism blog comes this op-ed: We understand that A1037a/S70000b, the Autism Speaks ...”The Dream Life5 comments15Students With Autism Learn How To Succeed“People with autism often have a hard time finding and keeping jobs, so more schools ...”Generating a little self-esteem“Children often have a difficult time when it comes to self-confidence regardless of whether they ...”
2 comments14NorthJersey.com: Ballet brings joy, aid to the disabled“The little ballerinas come out in waves, looking resplendent in their pink and white leotards ...”Sign to me, baby! Giveaway1 comments13Share the Site, Keep the Cash“We're giving away a $100 American Express Giftcard From Monday, June 14th - Wednesday, June 30th invite ...”12Connecting for Stronger Community“We're passionate about connection and we're passionate about community. We know how important it is ...”11What can I do if my special needs child is being bullied?“Over generations, parents the world over have learned that special needs children are more likely ...”Shareable: Designing for Oliver“I knew Oliver had epilepsy (as well as other difficulties) but I confess I needed ...”Elimination of school seclusion rooms supported at hearing“In the state of Georgia: Don and Tina King may finally see something positive come from ...”10Cesarean debate and Special needs risk“There is a great deal of publicity in the media at the moment regarding a ...”Sessions Introduces Bill Honoring Special Education Teachers“U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions has authored the first congressional resolution honoring America’s special education teachers. ...”Autism insurance mandate gains“The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to require insurance companies to cover screening, diagnosis and treatment ...”Getting Grandparents to Help with Childcare - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com)“Hiring a nanny or signing a child up for day care often costs more than ...”Eva's Heroes: Interact, Grow, Learn, Love - San Antonio, Texas“"Eva's Heroes was founded by actress Eva Longoria Parker, Eva's Heroes is an organization dedicated ...”Sensory Implications for Bi-Polar Disorder“While Autism is very much in the current spotlight, the rate of children being diagnosed ...”09Cops carry the torch for Special Olympics - Whittier Daily News“Whittier, Californians are lucky! Sweet police department! "But on Monday five officers from the Whittier Police ...”Carrying the Pain of Judgment1 comments08Video you have to see: That Annoying Kid3 commentsLife's Joyful Expressions: Learning Disabilities ~ Photographing Kids with Special Needs: Tips and Techniques“Learning disabilities are not just limited to school as people sometimes mistakenly think. LD's really ...”
2 commentsThe Thoughts of a Special Needs Teacher: ambition vrs apathy“Its sad I know, but I live in a part of the world where, for ...”Limited Availability for Life Saving Drug?“The CF Foundation has learned that the pancreatic enzyme product Pancrease will be available in limited supply at ...”Get the Facts: Sun Protection and Sunscreen1 comments07The Not on MY Face Sun Safety Giveaway9 comments040302Lower Expectations2 comments01Life is Good: An Interview with Dick Hoyt5 comments - May31The Shirt Less Chewed Giveaway10 comments2826Different Talk“Today a discussion about a loose tooth led to how we're all different and how ...”
2 comments25Getting Started in Special Education: The Initial IEP Meeting“In my first “Getting Started” column, I described the process for getting your child assessed ...”24Fantastic Fidgets Giveaway“Jim (awesome) at The Therapy Shoppe sent me a note after we started a Sheepy Sheep ...”
8 comments21Foster Good Behavior“When you teach a child how to modify their own behavior you are fostering self-respect ...”
2 comments19Building Relationships with Special Ed Teachers & Schools“As we are ending our school year, I'm thinking back to the last several months ...”
6 comments18How to Have an Effective Parent/Teacher Conference“You're sitting in a lobby, your palms are sweating, your anxious and reviewing your mental ...”17Special Bags for Special People Giveaway36 comments14A thank you to our community“Our site has now been live for two weeks and we wanted to take a ...”13R-bomb: Retire the "retarded" insult“Few things bother me as much as when I am in a group of people ...”
2 comments12Building Friendships1 comments10The Sheepy Sheep for Sleep Giveaway16 comments07How to talk and how to listen“Being Julia's friend has been a crash course (albeit a vicarious one) in what it ...”
1 comments06050401The (Magic) Weighted Blanket Giveaway29 comments - Apr10The Special Title“I know to the outsider it looks like I always was a mom to kids ...”
1 comments05 - Mar1510The Anatomy of Swinging1 commentsWading Through the Alphabet Soup: An Introduction to Federal Special Education Law“One of the first things I explain to clients during an initial intake appointment is ...”
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