Starting School Strong Navigating the first day of school can feel overwhelming, especially if your child has special needs. Take time before September to explain their schedule and therapies clearly. Prepare necessary paperwork in advance, keep a log of all appointments, and familiarize yourself with any new terms they’ll encounter.
Between therapy appointments and daily routines, finding a moment to breathe feels impossible. Try visualization meditation or relaxing techniques to reset. Even five minutes of calm can help you feel refreshed today.
Choosing Between Public and Private: A Family’s Perspective Our story is the Lee family—a diverse intercultural group of two amazing children who live with Autism and Anxiety in the heart of Michigan.
Our journey through different educational paths has been tough but enlightening. Switching from a struggling public kinder/grade school experience to a supportive charter program showed us the difference consistency, attention, and tailored learning can make for her progress and happiness.
Raising a child with autism feels like running a marathon – physically and emotionally exhausting at times. Imagine the struggles you’d face if the route had fewer fans cheering you on or less volunteers handing out water. In the 1990s, autism was much rarer than it is today.
Discover How Profit & Non-Profit Partnerships Foster Social Change: Evan Delahanty’s Story Ever wondered how businesses can make a real difference while still turning a profit? Dive into Evan Delahanty’s inspiring journey with Peaceful Fruits, a company that creates all-natural fruit strips and provides full-wage jobs to individuals with disabilities through The Blick Center.
Easily Pack Nutritious Lunches That Tots Can Assemble Themselves Tired of the breakfast-lunch-dinner scramble? Our lunchbox hacks empower kids to prepare their own meals with six simple, creative ideas that make packing lunches effortless—even when you’re short on time.
Pack Nutritious Lunches Your Child Will Love Packing the perfect lunch box isn’t just about taste—it’s also about health! When your child has special dietary needs or you want them to learn lifelong healthy eating habits, thoughtful preparation becomes crucial.
Facing financial challenges while caring for a special needs child? Take control by first listing all expenses and prioritizing them based on importance and due dates. Communicate openly with lenders, landlords, and service providers about possible payment plans or reduced rates.
Family, School & PBS: Boosting Child Behavior Together Discover how family-school collaboration in Positive Behavior Support transforms schools by integrating behavioral science with a focus on enriching lives. Learn the essential elements of this approach and how objective data-driven strategies improve outcomes across home and school settings.
