Nov/Dec 2011

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TOY Safety?

Holiday gift worries? Be ready to protect your child! Learn how toy packaging can hide dangers like choking hazards and suffocation risks—especially with gifts from overseas. Quick removal of all wrapping is key. Plus, explore tips for safe holiday toys tailored just for kids with special needs.

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Ask Special Parents: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher

Communication with Your Child’s Teacher Establish a clear channel—email or weekly reports—to share IEP goals, methods, and progress. This keeps everyone aligned on compliance data and supports at home, enhancing your child’s success. Regular updates build a strong partnership between home and school. ~Cynthia Carr Falardeau

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ASK Angie ASL – Holiday Signs

Holiday signs tips for deaf education. Understanding lip-reading challenges and embracing American Sign Language (ASL) can bridge communication gaps during holidays. ASL isn’t written; it’s a visual language using gestures to convey meaning, crucial for effective learning in deaf students.

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Socialize Successfully: A Few Simple Tips to Help You During the Holiday Season

Expect Warmth: Parties are joyful occasions meant for connection. Let your expectations be bright – expect laughter, friendships, and shared moments of celebration. Embrace Curiosity: When you meet someone new, frame each interaction as a story waiting to unfold. Ask open-ended questions that invite sharing, turning conversation into an exciting exploration rather than a test.

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Did You Know About “Ian’s Shoe Lace Site”?

Navigating shoelace challenges can be tough for many parents. Here are practical tips to help your child master tying their shoes, especially if they have special needs like disabilities or require adaptive techniques.

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Special Resources: This Season Give the Gift of Knowledge

Special Resources: Your Child’s Journey Deserves Special Resources (2024) For parents navigating complex needs, Not Just Spirited offers hope through heartfelt storytelling and real solutions. Buzz Learns Yoga introduces a new take on yoga—using animal poses with simple cues that build confidence and curiosity in kids of all abilities.

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Inspiring Good Cheer: Yoga Poses to Ring in the Holidays

Yoga Poses for Holiday Joy Channel holiday excitement into peaceful poses with your little ones. Shine Like a Star: Lie down as stars – arms and legs reach out while everyone sings Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or says Star Light, Star Bright together.

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