Dr. Nelson Mane
My particular “Everyday Hero” set out to find the “person” inside the prison of autism that incarcerated my little boy. He conducted an extensive “Search and Rescue Mission” to help...
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Easter Candy and Hyper Kids: A Colorful Connection
Every Easter, millions of children fill up on the jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and hard candies in their Easter baskets and become hyper as they savor their candies all week. Most parents never suspect
Patricia Plunkett “Everyday Heroes”
My friend, my confidante, my teacher, my son’s hero, my hero In the summer of 1998, I went to my orientation seminar at the University of Connecticut. I was sitting...
Special Needs (or Supplemental Needs) Trusts 101
Family members of individuals with disabilities and mental illness often are concerned about long-term care issues and how
Apraxia: When the Words Just Won’t Come
Honestly, I didn’t think there was really anything wrong with him. So, he was a late talker, right? We have all heard the stories and anecdotes about someone’s brother’s, cousin’s, sister’s kid who didn’t speak until
Help Your Child Get Organized For School!
Disorganization is the greatest complaint made by teachers and ranks as a very close second complaint from
5 Steps to Improving Communication with the Special Education Team
There are many members of the special education team: students, parents, teachers, teacher’s assistants, administrators and related service providers
My New Year’s Resolution: No More Harried Holidays!
The night before Thanksgiving, I used to take a deep breath to mentally prepare myself for the craziness… More
