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Sneaky Ways to Keep Your Child Learning This Summer

There are many sneaky ways to keep children learning this summer that are fun and don’t involve shoving academics down their throats.

Reinforcement: Improving Behavior One Interaction at a Time

Pediatricians and educators tell parents to “reward good behavior”, but what does that really mean? Reward is often..

Educational Options After High School for Students with Special Needs

As a person with learning disabilities, or the parent of a student with LD, there are many decisions to be made about the future, post-high school. Maybe college is one option, or

The Birthday Gift

Every year I struggled with what to do for my daughter’s birthday. Of course, my daughter starts planning

Be Active and Healthy

Be Active and Healthy It’s a great idea to combine physical activity and good eating habits to achieve a healthy lifestyle and body weight. Sometimes, it is much easier said...

Waving Not Drowning: The Process of Making Fitness Fun

Making Fitness Fun When we embark upon a new activity or skill, we’re usually not too adept at it. From clarinet to skiing, I’ve experienced the enlightening glow of failure...

Notes from the Mama Bear Diary: A Tale of Summer Inclusion

Summer Inclusion “As our son has grown, he has led the change and taught me a lot about letting go. My advocacy has been instrumental in his development. However, I...

ASK Angie ASL – Exercising with Deaf Children

This month’s issue is about “getting moving”. When exercising with children who are deaf, or hard of hearing, some things should be taken into consideration. While it isn’t always the...

Tools for Career Exploration: Use Free Assessment Tests for Guiding Your Child The Occupational Information Network (O*NET), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has a set of self-directed career...

Is Your Family Ready for Fun in the Water this Summer?

Water safety is a concern for all parents. This is especially true for the families of children with disabilities. While it poses some unique problems, it also carries some unique...