Perspective = Joy
Over the years I have struggled to find something, anything, to wrap up and put under the tree for him…
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Relationship Rescue: Holiday’s Maintaining Balance & Fun
Maintaining some sense of decorum around the holidays with special needs children, while still managing to have fun
The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?
After the IEP meeting, you may be feeling cautiously optimistic. The IEP was updated and your child will receive more services/time for services. But because of past experiences, you are...
Child Aging Out? Know the Laws in your Area
Question: What to do as your child is aging out of high school? Advice: This month I have chosen to discuss,” what to do as your child is aging out...
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology The playing field for emergent language and literacy learning may be more level than ever for children with complex communication needs. Technologies designed...
Relationship Rescue: Helping Your Child Learn Different Tasks
Dear Robin: Question: I get very frustrated sometimes when trying to help my child learn different tasks. It gets to the point that I just want to simply do it...
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success Whether adults assume the role or not, they are fundamental guideposts that help pave the way for children to succeed in life....
From One Father to Another, Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day Three simple words: So simple, in fact, that to most dads (of course, not all) the significance of the card is probably scanned over and put on...
How do I prepare for my child’s special needs future?
With the current economy the way it is… I am afraid we will never be able to retire. I am not even sure where or how to begin to prepare...
Summer Staycation
Summer Staycation Summer to families means one thing: no school. While the classrooms might be empty, kids are filled to the brim with energy. It might be hard knowing what...