COLOR SONGS – Learn Your ASL Colors
This time we are talking about colors and some origins of American Sign Language. Historians believe that ASL was originally from France (FSL). Laurent Clerc traveled to France in search...
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How A Child May Display Symptoms Of Anxiety
Anxiety is something we all feel. In fact, it’s normal to feel anxious. It’s our body’s way of letting us know that something is unsafe or harmful. It’s our body’s...
Bullying: How to Identify, Address & Change Harmful Behavior Affecting Your Child
Despite increased awareness, bullying continues to be a serious problem among young people, with research suggesting that nearly one third of teens are bullied at school every day. As parents...
Paige Talhelm: My Brother Helped Shape Who I Am and Will Become…
Paige Talhelm contributed to this issue’s “Real Sibs Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life being a sister to...
How Do You Get Your Kids Active?
Our readers shared with us (on Facebook) how they get their children active without breaking the bank. Bonnie L. My son and I have a “dance” party everyday. We turn...
The Right School for Your Child with Learning Disabilities
Choosing between public and private schools for your child involves considering each option’s unique strengths and drawbacks, as both offer distinct educational benefits tailored to different needs. Understanding the fundamental differences can help you select the best fit that aligns with your child’s specific requirements.
ADVICE NEEDED! Gift Ideas For a Special Teacher!
Thank your therapy team by giving thoughtful gifts reflecting their unique approach: share pictures capturing special moments together, curate personalized activity or toy kits from 2-gallon Ziploc bags filled with craft supplies and books according to what they used most, offer heartfelt cards expressing appreciation for making a difference in families’ lives, or surprise
Top 5 Strategies for Reading Comprehension Problems
Children with learning disabilities often experience constant challenges at school. They experience frustration with increasing complexity of school work and constant demands of reading throughout all of their subject matter....
The Future of a Special Needs Family
Our son was not given very good odds of surviving or thriving, but, he is doing both now! He has x linked hydrocephalus and we were told he might not...
The ABLE ACT of 2014 EXPLAINED!
New Savings Accounts May Fund Care for Individuals with Disabilities In December, amidst much euphoria, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a...