Eight Key Design Issues for Special Needs Environmental Design
There are several design strategies that can be implemented into K-12 school settings that aid children and teens with autism and other special needs
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Easter Candy and Hyper Kids: A Colorful Connection
Every Easter, millions of children fill up on the jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and hard candies in their Easter baskets and become hyper as they savor their candies all week. Most parents never suspect
Precautions to Take Before Allowing Anyone to Care for Your Child!
We have just recently experienced a horrible situation and I would like to educate other parents with special needs children, and typically developed children, what to look for when placing your child in someone’s care
A book review of: Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide
Jenny McCarthy: Playboy Centerfold. Comedienne. Mother Warrior. Brash. Blunt. Love her or hate her, one thing cannot be disputed
The Power of Play
One of the fascinating facts about brain development is that as far as the brain is concerned, we are all born premature
Relationship Rescue: Sleep Away Camp for Children with Special Needs
”Will my child be alright at a sleep away camp for special needs?” Couples desparately need the time alone even if it is for
How to Deal More Effectively with Daily Struggles
Ever notice that there are certain times of day or situations during which struggles with your children seem almost guaranteed
An Affordable Proposal for Guardianship: The Special Needs Tax Credit Bill
The mom’s anguished question was, “Why do I have to pay $5,000 to speak for my 18-year old with Autism?”
Special Needs (or Supplemental Needs) Trusts 101
Family members of individuals with disabilities and mental illness often are concerned about long-term care issues and how
