Evana Sandusky shares about 10 years of motherhood – a milestone she reflects on fondly: “In a few weeks, 10 candles will be placed on a birthday cake. A little girl wearing glasses will smile as her adoring family sings the birthday song to her.
Able Account or Special Needs Trust In December 2014, President Obama signed the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE Act”) into law, authorizing states to create...
Investing in Vitality: Fitness and Long-Term Planning “What do you want to do?” This is my favorite question to ask one of my Autism Fitness athletes. “What do you want...
Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! No Bake Fig and Banana Granola Bites Are you a fig lover? Me too! I decided to try making them into granola bites for a...
Squatting Stuffers and Two Minutes of Movement: A Reasonable Guide to Holiday Movement Recommended by Eric Chessen, M.S, YCS If I were entirely out of touch with reality and pompous...
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Refreshing Fruit Smoothies Teaching your child to whip up a delicious and nutritious smoothie could be consider a great basic life skill. Smoothies are so...
Gift-Giving Challenges for Children with Special Needs: Strategies for Success Birthday parties, family gatherings, and other holidays often center around gift-giving, but this can create challenges for children with special needs. Preparing your child in advance helps set them up for enjoyment rather than meltdowns during these excursions.
Four moms share holiday traditions, gift wishes for their special needs children. Tracy Felix emphasizes family unity and resilience while detailing her son’s unique interests like interacting with bumps, tickling sensations, and being pushed in his wheelchair outdoors. She suggests a bike-cart accessory or indoor sensory play area as potential gifts that would delight him.
Too Many Toys Hampers Child Development The holiday rush brings numerous toy advertisements vying for your attention; however, accumulating too many toys can negatively impact young minds.
