Know this: Things that can make life easier
Here a list of a few things that might make your lives a little easier. Anything that can take a little stress out of our lives or our family’s lives...
Category: Parent Solutions
Special Needs Parents: Stop being so hard on yourself
I learned a great life lesson the other day, and I wanted to pass it along to all of you. I was watching Oprah (not so uncommon), and she was...
Parents of teenagers with special needs: Prep for college NOW…..3 tips
Embed Video Inclusive College Options after High School start planning NOW! Unfortunately, in most instances, college advisors are not well-versed in all the programs available for young adults with special...
What is Dysgraphia?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), dysgraphia is a “difficulty with spelling (e.g., may add, omit, or substitute vowels or consonants) and...
What is an Intellectual Disability?
What is an Intellectual Disability? Intellectual disability is a term used when a person has certain limitations in mental functioning and in skills such as communicating, taking care of him...
What is Spina Bifida?
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect that is associated with life in the United States. It’s a type of neural tube defect...
Moonshot Radio Interview with Chantai Snellgrove, Parenting Special Needs, Publisher
Dr. Nivea L. Torres is the Executive Director of the Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative and the host of Moonshot Radio. This weekly radio show provides a platform for local partners...
Independence and Self-Advocacy
Independence and Self-Advocacy Many years ago there was a book that I read by Jennie McCarthy. It was about her son and his journey with autism. Throughout the book, she...
Thinking of a Stay-cation? Here are 9 ideas to get you going
Here are 9 ways you can make the most of your stay-cation while creating memories and still saving money: 1. Go sightseeing and rediscover your town. Pretend you’re a tourist...
Help Going Places: Improving Community Outings with PBS
Family Chat #2: Going Places: Improving Community Outings with Positive Behavior Support In case you missed the second Family Chat on Going Places: Improving Community Outings, the video replay is below (in its entirety)....
