Gaining Independence Comes With a Price
Gaining Independence Comes With a Price As children grow and develop, they will encounter more and more situations where the decisions they make will have a greater impact on their...
Independence
Fitness as a Gateway to Independence
At one time, Fidele required 10 minute breaks between 30 second periods of exercise. During “break” time he would wander back and forth, play with the odd piece of string...
The Scoop on Poop A Plan for Independence
The Scoop on Poop A Plan for Independence This too shall pass,” can be a term of annoyance. I am talking about poop. Yes, you can call it many other...
Baby Steps Tips for Encouraging Your Child Toward Independence
Independence If anyone had told me six years ago that my daughter, Jaimie, would be out there exploring all the new and exciting things the world has to offer, I’d...
New Leash on Life
The family dog can wear many hats – running companion, watch dog, vacuum cleaner – but for families of a child with a disability, a dog can mean the difference between
Mobility for Children with Special Needs
For those special needs children with physical disabilities, personal mobility also means personal
New Responsibilities 12-14
Elementary school is behind you and you are now in middle school. This move has meant many changes in your life including
Panda’s Pantry Program
Panda’s Pantry is a Restaurant/Cafe on campus that is run by the ESE
A Teacher’s Cheat Sheet about My Child
As I left the class, I thought to myself: “how much will the teacher retain of what was said to her about her new students?”
