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...
Awareness
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...
What is Down syndrome
What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome.This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes...
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence Last year about this time, I wrote an article for the SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Foundation’s blog discussing how important it is to see...
Tourette Syndrome: Josh Won Services While Acting as His Own Attorney!
17 year old Josh has Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and learning disabilities. When the school refused to provide an IEP or a 504 plan, Josh acted as his own attorney during due process and prevailed!