Reiki and Children with Learning Disabilities
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese healing technique used as a therapy to achieve a variety of health-related benefits. This form of therapy involves placing a practitioner’s hands on...
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A Simple Yoga Exercise to Build Brain Power
It’s called SuperBrain Yoga and is being used by doctors and teachers alike to improve peoples thinking and mental function
What is The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome?
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 Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Gift Guide from the Fitness Guy
In spoiler alert fashion I will begin by stating that most of the stuff on this year’s fitness gift guide list appeared last year. Because it’s still just as great...
Pharmacogenetics: Genetic Testing for Personalized Medical Treatment
Pharmacogenetics The more we learn about genetics, the better able we are to impact a myriad of health conditions through personalized medical treatment. The unique tailoring of customized therapies to...
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It The holidays are fast approaching. Many families look forward to this time of year as it provides an opportunity to spend time with...
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting Do you ever feel like you are not fully present for your child? Your mind is somewhere else…perhaps making a grocery list or replaying...
The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?
After the IEP meeting, you may be feeling cautiously optimistic. The IEP was updated and your child will receive more services/time for services. But because of past experiences, you are...
Inclusive Holiday Activities
Inclusive Holiday Activities The holiday season is a time for being together, family traditions, and showing people you care through thoughtful gift giving. Being part of a family with special...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips
Sharing five ASL tips things that you, as a parent or teacher, should look to include with your Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) child this school year.
