Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence Last year about this time, I wrote an article for the SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Foundation’s blog discussing how important it is to see...
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Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music
The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...
Ask Special Parents: I need help with is cutting the fingernails/toenails and giving haircuts
ASK SPECIAL PARENTS I am looking for some advice or suggestions~ my little hero is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (specifically hypotonia) & Autism. The issue I need help with is...
Avoiding Power Struggles
Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...
When Your Child is Not Welcomed – Dealing with Jerks
When Your Child is Not Welcomed It still makes my blood boil. It’s been two years since we were asked to leave a tumbling class at a local “family fitness...
Ask Special Parents: I Am Looking into Purchasing a New Light Weight Stroller for Shopping Trips
We have a 4 year old diagnosed with Developmental Delay. She is mobile – walks and runs. But she tires easily and gets very distracted. I am looking into purchasing...
Let’s Get a Good Night’s Sleep
One of the greatest challenges some parents face is getting their children to sleep – alone, in their own beds, and
5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance: A Mom’s Story of Success
Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance As a parent of a child with special needs, I understand firsthand the financial struggles that come with the job. When I discovered the...
Ask Special Parents: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
Communication with Your Child’s Teacher Have you established a method of communication with your child’s teacher via email or a weekly report? Does it describe the goals worked on, methods...
The Disney Disability Pass: The Not so Mickey Mouse Approach to Enjoying the Parks
Note: The Walt Disney World Disability Access Pass has changed since since the initial publishing of this article. Please visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ for current information regarding Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS)....
