It’s Okay to Feel Overwhelmed {Tip 21 of 31}
Feeling stressed-out or frustrated Just about every parent of a special needs child ends up feeling stressed-out, overwhelmed or frustrated with the special education system at some point. So, don’t...
Chantai Snellgrove
How to Quickly Explain Your Child to a Teacher {Tip 18 of 31}
A Teacher’s Cheat Sheet about My Child {Tip18-31} Helping teachers help your child A two-sided page can give educators and therapists a quick reference to understand your child’s disability and...
School Schedule at Your Fingertips {Tip 15 of 31}
Quick access to your child’s school schedule; this simple tip saves time Have you ever found yourself constantly looking on-line, asking another parent or wondering, “was this Tuesday a half-day, is this...
DIY Homework Folder {Tip 10 of 31}
A DIY homework folder that helps keep school work organized! It was always a challenge for me and my child to keep homework/paperwork straight during the school year....
Change is in the air…
By the time you read this, the North should be thawed out a bit….come to think of it, so should the South….the East and the West. The home stretch for
Kids Learn Communication Best through the Help of their Parents [Infographic]
There is no better communication partner for children than their parents. That’s the main reason that much of the recent research in autism management focuses on parent mediated intervention as...
Child Like Faith Willing His Team to Win!
Ethan has an undying faith in his team and a special gift of predicting winners. My son, Ethan, is 22 years old and has been diagnosed with mild autism. In...
From The Heart “Change”
As I think about the speed at which “things change”, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer amount of information and opportunity that is, literally, at our fingertips. A...
Puberty Tips for you and your Special Needs Daughter
Puberty! The word itself strikes fear in most parents as their child begins to make that transition into adulthood
Parent Solution: Closet Mirror Door “Visual Schedule”
Closet Mirror Door “Visual Schedule” – use a dry erase marker. I’m sharing this because this has worked like a charm with my daughter. She has been on summer break...
