Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
Advice
Clean up What You Eat
Clean up what you eat Have you noticed that now, more than ever before, children and adults are developing food allergies and health problems at an alarming rate? Foods are...
Fitness Activities: A Gateway Towards Introducing Social Skills
Ever read the laundry list of fantastic things that will happen when you enroll a child or teen in a sports, martial arts, gymnastics, or physical education program? The usual...
Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Successful Trips to the Dentist for Children with Disabilities
Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities...
Teen Dating: Violence Can Happen: Understanding the 3 Cs in a Healthy Relationship
Teen Dating There are young people across the world who are currently in abusive relationships and don’t know what to do about it. What does teen dating violence look like...
Make-A-Wish Is Not Just for Sick or Dying Kids
Make-A-Wish We were recently at a doctor appointment with our 3 1/2 year old son when the doctor asked “had we ever thought about applying for a wish to be...
Is ESY (Extended School Year) for My Child?
Understanding Extended School Year (ESY) How many of us have sat in an IEP meeting and discussed ESY? How many have wondered what ESY is and how would my child...
The Best Advice I Have for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Posted by Jacquie Gorman Sortland on Friday, February 12, 2016 To any parent with Special Needs kiddo, the best advice I have for you is don’t give up This is...
Cooking With Kids: Easy Cheesy Grilled Waffles
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Easy Cheesy Grilled Waffles Who doesn’t like waffles? More importantly, who doesn’t like the comfort of a warm, grilled cheese sandwich? Add the two together...
