Real Moms Share: Ali Foley Shenk
Ali Foley Shenk shares about diving into the waves Nine months ago, our second son, sweet Dean Thomas, came into our lives. Dean was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at three...
Advice
Ask Special Parents: I Am Looking into Purchasing a New Light Weight Stroller for Shopping Trips
We have a 4 year old diagnosed with Developmental Delay. She is mobile – walks and runs. But she tires easily and gets very distracted. I am looking into purchasing...
Getting Ready for Summer Fun: Being GFCF & Other Healthy Ideas
Being GFCF & Other Healthy Ideas It’s warming up all across the nation. The feel of summer is in the air. Summer equates with warm weather, cool foods, and traveling....
Fitness Challenge: Follow-up and Follow-through
Fitness Challenge Since the first part of this article was published in the March/April issue of PSN, a study conducted out of the University of California, Davis, suggests a relationship...
Federal Student Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Well-Kept Secret?
In 2008 Congress re-authorized the Higher Education Opportunities Act (P.L. 110 -315) with little fanfare. The Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA) under Title IV governs all Federal Student Aid. The...
Doug’s out of the Classroom “Sweet Tooth” Rules to Follow This Summer
Vacation wouldn’t be complete without those summer treats for the kids. Research shows that restricting
Traveling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Traveling with children can be difficult; traveling with a special needs child can be a nightmare! However,
Beyond Bubbles
Ah, the magic of bubble solution. What therapist or parent hasn’t used this tool, over and over and over again?
Don’t Fear the Easter Bunny! How to Avoid Harmful Easter Candy
Harmful Easter Candy A bunny with temper tantrums? An irritable, over-active rabbit who could not concentrate long enough to sort Easter baskets? “That’s what the Easter Bunny would be like...
Gluten Free-Casein Free Foods for a Healthy Life
Gluten Free-Casein Free Foods Many people who switch their family to a GFCF lifestyle are often worried about the health factors and risks of eliminating nutrients that we have been...
