8 Steps to Getting a Free Ipad for Special Needs Uses
Oh, the wonderful things an iPad can do. Apps for more than just saying, “Hi, how are you?” There are homework, fine motor, and life skill reviews. Support at home,...
Advice
Avoiding Unmatched Expectations
The demise of any relationship is the result of unmatched expectations. The same is true for parent – school relationships. Too often I talk to parents of children with special...
Plan & Prepare: Healthy Eating Plan for the New School Year
Healthy Eating Plan The new school year is here and this means your children will be on a new schedule. Getting into a new routine of things can sometimes help...
Doug’s 3-Point Back-To-School Guide for Parents
Back-To-School Guide for Parents It’s that time of year again where both children and parents experience a myriad of emotions. Going back-to-school can be both stressful and exciting. Therefore, it...
5 Ways Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms
Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms If you live or work with someone on the autism spectrum, you are familiar with the challenges of daily life. Many of the common symptoms...
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.”...
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...
