Is My Child Receiving FAPE?
You know the acronym – FAPE. But do you know what it means? Do you know what it means for your child? Spelled out, FAPE is a Free Appropriate Public...
Awareness
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...
BridgingApps’ “Go for the Goal – Your Story”
The BridgingApps Program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has launched Go For the Goal – Your Story contest; an invitation to those with disabilities to share...
Lauren Potter Stars in a Film About Intimacy and Down Syndrome
“Guest Room,” a Film About Intimacy and Down Syndrome “Guest Room” starring Lauren Potter from hit T.V. Glee, is an award winning, short film about being romantic while in a...
Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
Building Independence Through Self Awareness And Regulation
We want our children to be as independent as possible; learning to successfully negotiate life circumstances on their own. Self-awareness (i.e., understanding what they are doing and what is occurring...
The Cutest Elf on the Shelf!
Merry Christmas from Soren! The Cutest Elf on the Shelf! We think my nephew, Soren, who has Down syndrome, and turned three on the 12th of December, makes a much...
The Family Factor of Five: Making Time for Fitness (and Actually Doing It)
Fitness Time The first half of my career was spent trying to convince people in the autism world that fitness is important for this population. With increased attention towards healthy...
Six Special Momtreprenuers Who Are Working to Make a Difference in Our Community
Special Momtreprenuers Raising children is a tough enough job. Now, add a special needs child to the mix and it becomes an even greater task. We would like to shine...
Bullying: How to Identify, Address & Change Harmful Behavior Affecting Your Child
Despite increased awareness, bullying continues to be a serious problem among young people, with research suggesting that nearly one third of teens are bullied at school every day. As parents...
