Holiday Gift Guide 2011
Big is Great Small is Special The holidays are an exciting time for children and gift giving is a big part of them. Often parents take this opportunity to give...
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The 4-1-1 on 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? How can a 504 Plan help my child? Is my child even eligible for a 504 Plan? “Section 504 is a federal law designed to...
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...
Holidays Require Candy
Holidays Require Candy People on special diets can still enjoy the holidays; it just takes a little bit of extra planning and organizing! Besides family, the most important thing about...
Three Questions For Amanda Morin: Author of The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education
Amanda Morin is an early intervention specialist, education writer, special education advocate and mother of two children with special needs. Her latest book, The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education,...
ABOUT ME: Communication & Choice Making Guide
Communication and choice making skills are something most of us take for granted. If you think about how you interact with friends, family and work colleagues, much of it revolves...
Body Safety be Aware: Some General Tips and Guidelines
Some general grooming techniques to be wary of: Be aware of any person who wishes to spend a great deal of time with your child, seeking out their company and...
Creating a Financial Game Plan | A Milestone-Based Guide to a Special Needs Plan
Creating a financial plan with a trusted advisor is critical, and arriving at various milestones can guide you in what to do next. Below are seven milestones to benchmark your planning efforts with financial advice for every turning point.
Fitness Gift Guide
Quite possibly I have a bias by filling this article with items that I commonly use in programming. But, as I assure and quite a few of my athletes can...