Tips to Make Valentine’s Day a Gift to All
Tips to Make Valentine’s Day a Gift to All A small gift, a hug or a quiet, intimate dinner are simple ways that we express our appreciation for the people...
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The Importance of S.M.A.R.T IEP Goals
It’s up to us, as our child’s best advocate, to ensure that our children are getting what they need and deserve from the school system
Turning Physical Fitness into Fun for Life
My four high school boys, all on the autism spectrum, bound into the “sports” room for our
A Special Need Planning Timeline: 9 Steps to a Sound Family Plan
Planning for the future well-being of your children is a daunting task for any parent. The question for most parents is: where to even start?
What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Traumatic Brain Injury
Clean Up! Clean Up! Everybody Everywhere
Clean Up! I walked into my 18 year old son’s room the other day, and after tripping over his football gear and laundry, I said, “How can you study and...
Identifying Goals
Positive behavior support is an individualized process for improving children’s behavior in family and community life. It involves the following steps. This is the first of a series of six...
Plan Ahead for a Great Year by Boosting Your Child’s Self Esteem
The ultimate goal for any child is to experience a total fulfillment and maximizing of one’s potential despite any perceived and/or real
Plan Early for Your Child’s Long-Term Security
Long-Term Security The vast majority of my clients who have children with special needs share the same goal: that they will outlive their children. The thought of leaving their loved...
Organize Your Food and Cookware to Keep Safe
Organize Your Food and Cookware to Keep Safe When someone in your house is on a special diet, it is imperative to separate their food from the rest of the...
