Mommy’s Timeout: Giant Sequoias Along the Crescent Meadow Trail
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Picture yourself here amongst the Giant Sequoias. Feel the majesty. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to...
July/Aug 2013
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
2013 Cover Winner: Ryan Carl Wasser
Ryan Carl Wasser Ryan Carl Wasser is this issue’s cover star. He is 10 and a half and loves to go to the beach and play with his electronic games,...
Sharing! Real Finds: Frozen Nutrition, Palm-Held Peeler, & Little Green Pouch
Frozen Nutrition We found this frozen nutrition treat at the Family Café Conference in Orlando, Fl. This is a simple, yet highly effective, take on America’s favorite dessert…ice cream. Loaded...
Appropriate – Where Do You Draw the Line: Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living
Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living As I sit on the beach, I reflect on our son’s success. I start to fall into a transcendental moment of pride. I even...
Roping in the Fun Using Fitness Ropes with Special Needs Athletes
One of the reasons Autism Fitness programming works for my athletes is the selection of equipment that we use. Any tool is only as good as the coach using it...
Crying in Therapy: Important to Understand Why
For many parents, family members, and therapists, crying can be a big obstacle to overcome when teaching and working with a young child. While it may be difficult to manage...
Ask the Nurse: Social Interaction Tips
Question: My child is not interactive with other children. What can I do? Answer: A child with special needs requires additional skill development. Social skills are not always learned in...
How to Use Music to Bond with Your Child and Help Them Reach Developmental Goals
Music. Does your child enjoy it? I am guessing that the answer is, “Yes, my child loves music!” My next question is, “How are you using music to bond with...
Useful Tools: Life Skills Apps
As parents of children with special needs, we are always looking for ways to use technology and apps to help our children in their daily lives. Here is a list...