Nisha Morris Shares About “empowering her child”
Nisha Morris contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section of the magazine. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life raising...
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2013 Cover Winner: Carter LaFramboise
Carter LaFramboise Carter LaFramboise (7 years old) has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He loves to ride snowmobiles, ATV’s, and play with Legos. He has a younger brother, Jace (3...
Did You Know? Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center?
Did You Know? That Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center and Has Local Training on Transition to Adulthood? Find Your Parent Center Families with a child who...
Special Fans: Beukes Family
Beukes Family Raising Awareness about PFFD (Proximal femoral focal deficiency) Submitted by Amanda Beukes Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL FAN! on...
Ask Special Parents: Speech Strategies
Speech Strategies I need some help with a 5 year old with echolalia- it’s getting better but I need some more strategies! Before her speech was unintelligible or straight from...
Relationship Rescue: Expressing Feelings Appropriately
Question: “How do I assist my special needs teen/adult to express their feelings appropriately”? Advice: Not an easy answer to say the least. I have found that, typically, the parent/adult...
Special Needs Toy Buying Guide: Answering Many of the Questions About Buying the Right Toy.
What toy will be best for my child? What are the safety considerations I should be aware of? What features should I look for in a toy?
Ask Special Parents: Oral Care
Any suggestions for dealing with oral care battles in ‘tween years would be greatly appreciated. My ten year old son with autistic disorder and hates to brush or have his...
Did You Know About, or See, the Special Needs 101 Infographic?
The USC Rossier School of Education, in honor of Special Education Month, created the following infographic (only showing a portion) as an introduction to this rapidly growing field. It provides...
Sharing! Real Finds: Sparkle for the Holidays
Sparkle for the Holidays Accessorizing with a “sparkly” bracelet makes every outfit feel fancy. Stretch bracelets mean you don’t have to stretch your dollars to own one. With all...
