Ask Special Parents: Oral Care
Any suggestions for dealing with oral care battles in ‘tween years would be greatly appreciated. My ten year old son with autistic disorder and hates to brush or have his...
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I Want Break! A Nod to My Athletes with Autism
I Want Break! A Nod to My Athletes with Autism In following the theme of celebration in this issue of PSN, I thought it appropriate to discuss how much progress...
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet
Recipes for the Holidays While on a Special Diet November and December conjure up so many fond thoughts and memories; wonderful smells are in the air, the stores and homes...
Sharing! Real Finds: Sparkle for the Holidays
Sparkle for the Holidays Accessorizing with a “sparkly” bracelet makes every outfit feel fancy. Stretch bracelets mean you don’t have to stretch your dollars to own one. With all...
Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys
Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts and toys with my special needs child? Answer: All...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Ham and Cheese Croissants
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ham and Cheese Croissants Family Traditions When I was little, my Dad would take me every Sunday, with my brother, to the local bagel shop...
Keeping the Peace During the Holidays Tips
Keeping the Peace during the holidays Tips Question: The holidays are always very stressful in my house. Do you have any advice on how to keep it calmer? Advice: Consistency...
Expanding Food Options for the PICKY EATER
Expanding food options for the picky eater Javier eats a couple of bites of his chicken nuggets, pushes his pasta around on his plate, turns up his nose at his...
Silent Night: How to Keep the Peace During the Holidays.
Silent Night Here we go again, another upcoming holiday season filled with lights, sounds and smells that give way to great memories. Of course, all of this stimulation and revelry...
Planning for Your Special Child’s Future: It’s Never “Too Early” to Start!
Planning for your Special Child’s Future: It’s never “too early” to start! As administrators of two transition programs, we are often asked by parents “How can I best help my...
