Preparing Your Child with Special Needs for the New School Year
We see the ads in July screaming BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Backpacks, pens, paper and yes, that funny commercial by Staples singing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”...
Advice
What is Dysphagia?
Question: My child has CP and is having difficulty swallowing so I took her to the Doctor and he used the term Dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Answer: Dysphagia is a...
Handling a Special Diet at School
Handling a Special Diet at School One of the most commonly asked questions that I get is, “How can I control what my child eats at school”? It might take...
How Do You Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis?
Diagnosis Neuropsychologist Dr. Marie Van Tubbergen, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan’s Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology Pediatric NeuroRehabilitation Program advises parents to let the child lead short, casual discussions that...
Gaining Independence Comes With a Price
Gaining Independence Comes With a Price As children grow and develop, they will encounter more and more situations where the decisions they make will have a greater impact on their...
Helping Your Child Be An Independent College Student
Only a small percentage of students with special learning needs attend college, but parents have the opportunity, from the moment their child is born, to insure that their child is...
Fitness as a Gateway to Independence
At one time, Fidele required 10 minute breaks between 30 second periods of exercise. During “break” time he would wander back and forth, play with the odd piece of string...
The Scoop on Poop A Plan for Independence
The Scoop on Poop A Plan for Independence This too shall pass,” can be a term of annoyance. I am talking about poop. Yes, you can call it many other...
Baby Steps Tips for Encouraging Your Child Toward Independence
Independence If anyone had told me six years ago that my daughter, Jaimie, would be out there exploring all the new and exciting things the world has to offer, I’d...
What is ABA, Now Really?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a popular intervention approach for individuals with disabilities, especially young children with autism. Unfortunately, however, there are widespread misconceptions regarding what ABA really entails. Many...
