Causes of Learning Disabilities
Being told that your child has difficulty communicating his thoughts, is unable to make sense of information he reads, has difficulty writing, cannot focus his attention, or feels distracted by...
Advice
How Will We Eat? Summer Traveling Tips
Vacations are a wonderful time for families to bond, relax and enjoy! You will find many tips here to assist you if you (or your child) are on a special...
Coping with the Life You Never Imagined
As I look at my son I see a miracle. I see a little boy that has been defying all odds from the moment he was born. I see a...
Spilling the Beans About Your Child & Caffeine
Caffeine After consuming two 24-ounce Monster energy drinks, a 14-year-old Maryland girl went into cardiac arrest while at home. Six days later, the teenager died at the hospital and the...
Super Dads Making A Difference Phil Pedlikin
Phil Pedlikin Every group should have a “mastermind”. Phil happened to be that “guy”. He sensed that this idea could gain traction, and he set in motion a direction that...
Super Dads Making A Difference Stephen E. Beck, Jr.
Stephen E. Beck, Jr. It is said that some of the best solutions originate and come from the people; real people with great ideas. Stephen saw a way to make...
Why Family Time Matters!
Spending quality time together with family is arguably the key ingredient for fostering strong bonds and relationships between parents and children. Children experience love firsthand during a family get together...
Super Dads Making A Difference Rick Hodges
Rick Hodges Every great idea needs a “flash of genius”….. the spark that starts it all. The Able Act (or rather what would become the Able Act) began as an...
The Family Factor of Five: Making Time for Fitness (and Actually Doing It)
Fitness Time The first half of my career was spent trying to convince people in the autism world that fitness is important for this population. With increased attention towards healthy...
Beyond the IEP Team: 6 Tips for Parent Participation at School
Parent Participation at School When you have a child with a disability, you’re often very involved with his education. You spend time on the phone with teachers, you’re an active...
