Learn How to Travel Light: Packing Hacks to Save Space for Any Traveler
Kim shares some ways to save space when packing for a trip with young adults. Kim Martinez, an advisor for Stand Up for Independence on the “Treasure Coast” of...
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Special Education & Disability Acronyms or Abbreviations
Download: Special Education & Disability Acronyms or Abbreviations As a parent of a special needs child, you know that Special Education – a.k.a Exceptional Education – has a language all...
My Child’s Pre-IEP Worksheet
This PSN-created form will guide you to gather, organize and present your thoughts and ideas about your child at his or her all-important annual IEP meeting. Having this information in...
Surgery Survival Guide: A Practical Guide to Coping with Surgery
Download: Surgery Survival: A Practical Guide for Coping with Surgery The Walker Family has endured 50+ surgeries as they have coped with multi-congenital defects syndrome with their four children. Surgery...
Transition Planning Timeline (Checklist)
Our children with special needs, as well as us as parents, need to learn to be comfortable with transitions in life; this PSN-created checklist talks about a student’s transition process...
Mommy’s Timeout: Blue Cypress Lake
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the view of the trees growing in Blue Cypress Lake. Take a couple of deep breaths and...
Got Parent Support? My Advice to Parents Is Get Parent Support
Parent Support I just received my acceptance letter from Family Café where I will be presenting “20/20 Hindsight – Clearing the Air on Vision.” Many emotions came flooding back to...
How to Make Spring Break Fun for Kids with Special Needs
In this article: Practical ideas from a special needs mom to make spring break less stressful—whether you’re staying home or planning a trip. How To Make Spring Break Fun! Spring...
Tech for Developing Mental Strength for Life’s UPS and Downs
Developing Mental Strength As we discuss health issues related to children, one area that is often overlooked is that of our children’s mental health. Although we do not like to...
Surgery Survival
“The Walker Family has endured 50+ surgeries as they have coped with a multi-congenital defect syndrome. Surgery is a part of their lives and as such, they have learned ways...
