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Mikey’s Wish: Hard Work Makes a Wish Come True!

Navigating a verbal dyspraxia journey in the UK brings unique life challenges. Mikey’s story proves that hard work makes a wish come true. Celebrate small milestones and keep advocating for your child’s needs.

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The Day I Found Out….

When my parents told me about my learning disability, it changed how I saw my daily struggles. Why I learned about my dyslexia so young remains a powerful lesson for my growth. My journey with learning disabilities explained that honesty builds confidence.

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Applying for SSI Benefits for a Child With Special Needs

Managing extra costs for your child’s therapy is a heavy weight. Exploring the SSI benefits application for special needs children can help. Organize medical records early to meet SSA disability approval criteria for kids. You are doing a great job seeking the best way to get SSI for disabled child support.

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How to Make Halloween Fun During Covid-19

Families with children on the autism spectrum know what it’s like to crave quiet time, especially on the chaos-filled days surrounding holidays like Halloween. Here’s a calming activity you can create at home: create a sensory-friendly Halloween display using dim lighting, soothing colors, and soft decorations to help regulate emotions during a typically overwhelming celebration.

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Transition: Shaping Our Views of Technology

Transitioning back to school after the pandemic can be overwhelming for children with special needs.  Families navigate unfamiliar routines and uncertain social dynamics, trying to find a new sense of normal.

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Create, Cook, Talk: Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Cooking together turns busy afternoons into sweet memories. Try this simple Oreo ice cream cake recipe to create dessert cake ideas with your kids. Perfecting those ice cream cake layers brings pure joy.

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Lifting Others: Julie Hornok

Vacationing with sensory needs is exhausting. Julie Hornok, mother autism advocate, shares how she helps her daughter success through visual schedules. Simplify your plans and stay in one spot to find peace.

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