What Now? Making the Transition to the Empty Nest
For most young adults in their 20’s there comes a time when an adult child lets you know, it’s time to move out and establish a life away from their...
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Positive Behavior Support: How to Collaborate
How many of us remember when we heard our child has a special need? Time stops, and all that matters is finding out information on how to support them. In...
Boost Your Child’s Development The Magic of Play at Home
Discover the benefits of play for children with intellectual disabilities In this video, Rebecca Ralston, Senior Director of Early Childhood and Preventive Health at Special Olympics International, shares a tip...
Steps to Protect Children: Empowering Communities Through Stewards of Children® Prevention Training
In the year 2000, there was no #MeToo movement, and little awareness of the widespread sexual abuse that occurred through schools, churches and youth organizations. Most parents were naive about...
The Easiest Way to Make Memories
The Easiest Way to Make Memories Vacations are excellent times to make memories. However, if you have a child with special needs, it can take significantly more effort to create...
Repetitive Behaviors: When and How to Intervene
Repetitive behaviors are very common among many neurodiverse individuals, and they often vary in the way they appear from person to person. These behaviors may include restricted interests, self-injurious behavior...
5 Park Trails that are Accessible to All: The Great Outdoors
Wheelchair Accessible Trails in America’s Most Beloved Parks People of all abilities love the outdoors, and there is nothing like going out into nature, especially during the warm summer months....
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Can it Help Your Child?
We spoke with Dr. Susan Apkon, Chief Pediatric Rehabilitation, Fischahs Chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Vice-Chair Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to learn more about an area of medicine...
I See You, “Little Me”
An open letter to the siblings of those with special needs. Written by someone who understands because she was you many years ago. And when she sees you, she sees...
The Journey Toward Our Values as Parents
Parents Values Over the years, we have written several articles on tips and tricks for supporting our children’s needs. We’ve written about elopement, grief, self-care skills, and visual supports. In...
