Meet Isaiah, Samuel and Elijah
Isaiah, Samuel and Elijah This issue’s cover photo was sent to us by proud Mom, Jami De La Cerda. It features her son, Isaiah, 13, and twins, Samuel and Elijah,...
Tagged: July/Aug 2016
Cooking with Kids: Watermelon Cake Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum!
Watermelon Cake Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Watermelon Cake is going to become a summer tradition in our house. I just love that this recipe is so simple to make...
5 Steps to Help Your Child Manage Emotions
5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE EMOTIONS When parents think about teaching their children social skills, they often focus on skills such as making friends, initiating conversation or playing...
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role As parents of children with disabilities, we do our best every day to ensure that our kids receive the supports and services...
The Scarf Game
The Scarf Game is a fun game for many ages Gather as many scarves as you can for this fun game. You could pick some up at a secondhand store...
Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet
Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet For those who are highly allergic, or cannot tolerate any chance of cross contamination, there are more and more restaurants...
Restraints in School: What Can You Do?
Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...
A Parent’s Roadmap to Improving Challenging Behavior With Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support transformed the life of our son, Richie, and our family as a whole. This article will share our experiences as we developed a better understanding of Richie’s...
Journal Writing Can Help You to Reconnect with Yourself
Journal Writing Can Help You to Reconnect with Yourself If you are like me, after purchasing one of those pretty journals, you come home wondering what may be the best...
