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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future Many parents, including myself, were/are unaware that the IEP is more than “just” a plan for your child; it is a legal document and...
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....