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Real Moms Share: Michele Gianetti

Discover Michele Gianetti’s heartwarming journey raising her daughter Elizabeth, who bravely faces the challenges of dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder. Learn how a family united by love, kindness, and resilience turns obstacles into opportunities for growth.

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Ask Special Parents: Has Anyone Had Any Experience with Conductive Education?

Discover how conductive education Orlando transforms children’s lives. This approach focuses abilities over challenges, fostering holistic growth in a specialized setting. Whether you’re navigating special needs support or seeking tailored solutions, learn why families are raving about the impact here. Join their journey of empowerment and see if it aligns with your family’s goals.

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Summer Preparation: 8 Steps

Ready for Summer?: Prepare Ahead Families of children with special needs know summer planning takes extra time. Get ready now by dedicating focused hours this week to handle these key tasks: Therapies: Review ongoing and breakable sessions, noting therapist schedules. Summer school/lessons: Gather enrollment forms and accommodation requests early.

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Success on the Potty: Is Your Child Ready?

Ready When She’s Ready: How to Know Your Child is Potty Training-Ready & Tips for Success Is your child ready? Children with special needs often show unique signs of readiness, like walking steadily, staying dry longer stretches, recognizing bathroom cues, and imitating others’ behaviors.

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“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Rice Tortilla Pizza

Create Fun & Healthy Family Pizza Night! Hungry for a tasty new family favorite? In just minutes, whip up a colorful Rice Tortilla Pizza your kids will rave about! It’s packed with fresh veggies, protein-packed ham (or turkey!), melted cheese – and best of all, it takes way less time than making traditional pizza.

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Relationship Rescue: Sleep Away Camp: Is your child ready?

Is your child with special needs ready for sleepaway camp? It’s a big step, but with preparation, it can be a life-changing experience. Start by gradually adjusting their bedtime at home to match the camp schedule during summer break. Communicate openly with the camp about your child’s specific needs and abilities.

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Promoting Executive Functioning Over the Summer Vacation

Summer EF Strategies: Keep Skills Sharp Executive functioning (EF) helps us plan, focus, remember details, and juggle multiple tasks—skills that often lag after a summer without school structure. For kids on the autism spectrum or other disabilities, these challenges grow if nothing keeps their brains active.

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Encouraging Your Child to Stay Active Year Round

Get Your Child Moving This Winter: Tips for Active Fun Discover why outdoor activity matters for your child’s health and happiness. Did you know kids burn half the calories in winter compared to summer? Encourage joyful movement that builds strong bodies, sharp minds, and positive outlooks. Simple tips can make staying active a lifelong habit.

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Not all Therapists are Created Equal

Therapy Plateau: When Your Child Hits a Stop Sign in Progress I’ve always been thrilled when my daughter received the therapy services we fought so hard for—until recently, when an occupational therapist abruptly ended her sessions.

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