Handling Your Child’s Diagnosis Before their children are even born, parents are already dreaming about the future…first smiles, first words, first steps and down the line, proud graduations and joyful weddings. But for parents of special needs children, those dreams may never come true.
Nathan, a Kindergartener with autism, uses mobile apps like My PlayHome and Endless Reader to support language development and communication skills. Technology projects require him to explain creations verbally, promoting both literacy and pragmatic social interaction benefits.
It’s never too early to begin teaching self-advocacy skills and summer is the perfect time to start. As a parent advocate, you spend a lot of time supporting your child...
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Kefir Lemon Pound Cake Glaze Achieve pound cake perfection by adding a nutritional boost with kefir yogurt and a zesty honey-drizzled glaze. Bake your favorite pre-made pound cake then brush with lemony homemade syrup that tastes like bright sunshine on buttery clouds, turning any slice into pure holiday bliss.
You’re sending your child off to college in the fall, or perhaps, in the next year or two. If your child has food allergies or is on a special diet,...
Person-Ventured Entrepreneurship “I sincerely believe that if you ignite the spark that lies in all children— whether they are special needs or not— every single child will exceed realistic expectations.”...
Best Possible Future As my son prepares to graduate from college, I reflect back on the arduous and gratifying journey of raising a child with autism. I think about trying...
Motorvation! Ensuring Fitness as a Life Skill: Programming & Understanding of Essential Physical Needs If we can agree that fitness is an important aspect of optimal development for the autism,...
Securing Your Home: Strategies for Keeping an Autistic Child Safe Ensuring safety for your son who wanders, especially with behaviors like being naked or having poor awareness of dangers, requires multiple layers of protection tailored to his unique challenges.
Fathers play an invaluable role in raising children with disabilities. Here are six tips for dads to manage their well-being and maintain a fulfilling life: prioritize your health by eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising, be yourself while balancing family responsibilities, allow yourself time off without guilt, and nurture friendships outside of parenting duties.
