Wellness: Breakfast for Champions
Breakfast for Champions How many times have you heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” The word “breakfast” means breaking the fasting period of the previous night....
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Unified Sports: A Great Way to Start Inclusion in a Fun and Positive Way
There are Unified Sports Programs all across the United States that are designed to promote, among other things, inclusion, acceptance, physical activity, friendship, respect, and understanding. We at Parenting Special...
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology The playing field for emergent language and literacy learning may be more level than ever for children with complex communication needs. Technologies designed...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Parents Raising Children with Special Needs
Stephen Covey, self-help bestselling author whose books have sold in excess of 20 million copies in 40 languages, inspired me
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet For those who are highly allergic, or cannot tolerate any chance of cross contamination, there are more and more restaurants...
Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It
Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success Whether adults assume the role or not, they are fundamental guideposts that help pave the way for children to succeed in life....
Inclusion: Why It Matters?
Inclusion: Why It Matters? Many people, in recent years, have asked me about my daughter’s education. “Why inclusion?” they ask. “Don’t you believe that Emily will be better off with...
Improve Mobility with These Options for Financing a Van
There are enough challenges raising a child with special needs, and transportation and mobility should not add undue stress. Equipping a vehicle for wheelchair or specialty stroller access can be...
