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...
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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...
Organizing Closet Chaos!
Organizing Closet Chaos! You open the bedroom closet door and see crammed, packed clothes and scream! Items are wedged so tight you cannot find a thing to wear. The shelves...
Ask Special Parents: Help! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing.
ASK SPECIAL PARENTS HELP! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing. I live in Hopkinsville, KY., and...
Teaching your Child Social Skills Using Let’s Choose™ Interactive Card Game
Teaching your child Social Skills Social Skill to be Learned: Wait. POSITIVE CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES (See choice card above on waiting.) A parent can teach a child how to wait...
Yoga Tips for Traveling with Children
Yoga Tips for Traveling with Children So, you are thinking of the best way to travel with your little one’s and all I can suggest is to remember that with...
Will Parenting Like the Tiger Mother Improve Your Special Needs Child’s Academic Performance?
Tiger Mother The Tiger Mother craze is sweeping America. Most people have heard about Amy Chua, who authored a controversial book entitled “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.” The book...
