Palforzia Exciting New Hope
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication developed by Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., Palforzia, for individuals with peanut allergies. Palforzia is the first approved therapy for individuals...
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Benefits of Special Diets for Special Needs Children
Benefits of Special Diets for Special Needs Children What we consume can influence how our brains and bodies function. It should come as no surprise that many parents look to...
Dysgraphia: What It Is and What We Need to Know
[Click to Listen to Podcast] DYSGRAPHIA: What parents need to know In today’s Parenting Special Needs Podcast’s Purposeful Conversation, we’re talking with Cheri Dotterer. She is the author of Handwriting...
Special Needs Child and Drowning in Paperwork? Here’s What Helps Us
Episode #36: Drowning in paperwork? Here’s what helps us [Click to Listen to Podcast] The Overwhelming Amount of Paperwork Required When You Have a Child with Special Needs In today’s...
Know This: Things That Can Make Life Easier
Here a list of a few things that might make your lives a little easier. Anything that can take a little stress out of our lives or our family’s lives...
Special Needs Parents: Stop Being so Hard on Yourself
[Click to Listen to Podcast] I learned a great life lesson the other day, and I wanted to pass it along to all of you. I was watching Oprah (not...
Financial Planning: For Those Who Are at the Starting Line
Financial Planning I have always been a big thinker and quite an emotion-filled person. Even as a young person, I was the one to feel the worst when summer ended,...
Let’s Talk Toys The Gifts that Keep on Giving… Language
The Gifts that Keep on Giving… Language So, the holidays are over and your child has a pile of new toys. Before you just chalk them up as more things...
Requests Prior to IEP Meetings: Eval Reports and Draft IEPs
Request Eval Reports and Draft IEPs As you are getting ready for your upcoming eligibility or IEP meeting, have you requested a copy of the evaluation reports or a draft...
What Do You Do When Financial Hardships Hit
Tips to Conquer Financial Hardships Living “paycheck to paycheck” is a fact of life for many families and emergency funds are non-existent. Too often, money does not stretch far enough....
