Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Trey
My son, Trey, is 15 and has Down Syndrome. He takes karate and has recently moved into the adult class and is doing well. He’s had some major health issues...
Jan/Feb 2017
Meet Trevon
Twelve-year-old Trevon is energetic and playful and loves to be outdoors where he enjoys physical play, including running, jumping, and being pushed on the swings. One of his favorite indoor...
2017 Cover Winner: Jacob Weber
Jacob Weber The cover photo of handsome hockey player Jacob Weber was sent to us by his proud mother, Kathy. Jacob has been diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, Microcephaly, and LD,...
Hot off the Press! New and Retooled Apps!
New and Retooled Apps We get excited around here by innovative and creative technologies that help children with disabilities develop, become more independent and succeed in life. Keeping up with...
Plan Early for Your Child’s Long-Term Security
Long-Term Security The vast majority of my clients who have children with special needs share the same goal: that they will outlive their children. The thought of leaving their loved...
Live an Organized Clutter-Free, Less Stress Year
Clutter-Free Children (and parents) have different levels of tolerance for cluttered surroundings – some of us perform well, while others are distracted and irritated when things are in disarray. If...
Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
Identifying Goals
Positive behavior support is an individualized process for improving children’s behavior in family and community life. It involves the following steps. This is the first of a series of six...
Cooking with Kids: Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Kid Approved! Easy recipe for those nights when you need to serve a quick, hot meal that’s fast, but still satisfying....
7 Speech Activities for Valentine’s Day Using Conversation Hearts
Speech Activities for Valentine’s Day After almost three months in the NICU, my son came home with a tracheotomy and g-tube. I am no stranger to speech and feeding therapy....
