Camp Leader Tips Tips from Tammy Kostura and Maggie Clautti
Request a video chat with a camp leader. This may allow the camper to meet a few team members and enjoy a short virtual tour of the campus. If...
Practical Tips
Summer Camp is Possible
Finding the Right Camp Experience for Children with Special Needs Finding the Right Camp Experience for Your Child with Special Needs For many families, summer camp is a childhood tradition...
Finding the Right Camp for Your Child
Summer camp can open doors to independence, friendships, and personal growth for children and young adults with special needs. Finding the right camp may take time and research, but many...
DROWNING IN PAPERWORK? How to Organize Your Child’s Paperwork With a System That Sticks
The paperwork that comes with parenting a child with complex needs can feel endless and overwhelming. This article offers real-world strategies from parents who’ve been there — showing how...
Caring for Your Child’s Brain (and Yours): One Gentle Step at a Time
Simple, science-backed habits can support brain health for families — helping both parents and children learn, regulate emotions, and thrive in everyday life without complicated programs or tools. Brain health...
Supported Decision-Making: Preserving Rights, Building Independence, and Rethinking Guardianship
Supported by Tranquility® Families of children with disabilities are often told—sometimes quickly—that guardianship is the “responsible” next step as adulthood approaches. For many parents, that recommendation comes wrapped in fear:...
Building Real Friendships: Practical Tips for Parents & Teachers
WATCH NOW Creating genuine friendships for children—especially those with disabilities—is about more than shared space. It’s about nurturing a true sense of belonging through intentional support. In the video below,...
Back-to-School Success: How to Build a Visual Schedule That Works
Back to school is a stressful time, as it often means adjusting to a new schedule. Even if your child can’t read yet, a visual schedule can help simplify life....
Essential Life Skills and Supports to Help Your Child Live More Independently
What does independence really look like for your child? It might start with learning to make a bed or remembering to heat up leftovers. Helping your child build independence isn’t...
One in Six Kids, Still Left Out of Summer Camps
The first time I was told my son was “too much” for camp, I was stunned. For families like mine, raising one of the 1 in 6 kids with a...
