Relationship Rescue: Aging out of School
“Aging out of school and where do we go from here”? This is one of the most difficult decisions for a “special needs” parent to be in
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Notes from the Editor “Alternative Therapies”
Welcome to our LARGEST issue to date! In this issue, we are proud to present
What is Hemispheric Integration Therapy (H.I.T.) ?
“you have got to hear about this amazing therapy. I was able to see success after the 1st session
Quadriplegic Teen Gives Jenna Wolfe a Lesson in Surfing…and Courage
Patrick Ivison is a fourteen years old and in the ninth grade. Hit by a car , he suffered a C4 incomplete spinal cord injury. He uses
Establishing a Positive Family Plan
As the New Year begins, we may find that our children are a little out-of-sorts. Typical daily activities such as transitions to and from school, family meals, and chores or homework may be
Right Question, Wrong Doctor: How can Medical Education Influence a Doctor’s Acceptance of Complementary Medicine
Parents of Special Needs (SN) children who have an interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) often feel trapped between competing worlds of health care. It’s easy to feel as...
Proud Moments: I Couldn’t Be Prouder of Wyatt!
This article starts a new column entitled Proud Moments. Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments
The Guaranteed Back-to-School Question
One question that is guaranteed to be asked of your child sometime during the first few weeks of school is , “What did you do this summer?” Parents and caregivers would cringe if they overheard
Lunch Makeover?
School lunch can provide a lot of calories in one sitting, usually too many for your school aged child. If your child is bringing lunch from home, start thinking about
Can the Foods That We Consume Cause Problems?
Many of us do not realize that what we serve to our children, and consume ourselves, can clearly be harming our bodies
