Leandro Teaches a Lesson
Leandro was diagnosed with Autism. To his mom, dad and even me, his therapist, a better description would be Difficult. Very Difficult. Leandro had opinions and mostly they were “No”....
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Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Kelsey
Kelsey Shares a Proud Moment My hero is my daughter, Kelsey Norris, age 13. Kelsey is on the autism spectrum – Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and has Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome. She is...
What Is Autism? ASA Guide to Diagnosing & Treating Autism
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Autism
Ever Wonder What It’s Like to Experience Sensory Overload?
Check out this simulation video of Sensory Overload. Sensory Overload (Interacting with Autism Project) from Miguel Jiron on Vimeo © 2012. Some people with autism have difficulty processing intense, multiple sensory...
2017 Cover Winner: Jacob Weber
Jacob Weber The cover photo of handsome hockey player Jacob Weber was sent to us by his proud mother, Kathy. Jacob has been diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, Microcephaly, and LD,...
Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
Travel Tips for Parents of Children with Sensory Integration Issues
My husband, Jim, and I are veterans. You see, we have served in a different kind of battle. We have survived traveling with a child who has special needs. I guess you could call it
Toys“R”Us: Safe Play Tips for Children with Special Needs
Through the magic of play, all children can experience victories, imagine new worlds and share the joy of learning. But accidents can happen
Speechless with Carly Fleischmann First Guest is Channing Tatum
“Reach for the stars” they said, and that’s exactly what Carly Fleischmann has done in the inaugural episode of her new web series, Speechless with Carly Fleischmann. Carly Fleischmann just landed her...