Q&A Ask Special Parents
Question: I need some advice on how to give your other children, without special needs, just as much attention as your special needs child? I have a 6 year old...
Sept/Oct 2011
Did You Know? Wheelchair Rain Poncho
Did you know that you can sew this easy Wheelchair Rain Poncho using the tutorial we found at AdaptingCreatively.blogspot.com? It is a great way to keep kids and their wheelchairs...
5 Ways to Make Time for Yourself
5 Ways to Make Time for Yourself 1. Do something out of your comfort zone Try something new once a month (more than once a month is okay, too). It...
Ask Angie ASL – Tips for Meeting New Friends Who Use Sign Language
Meeting New Friends Who Use Sign Language Be sure to face your friend. If they are not looking at you, tap them lightly on the shoulder to get their attention....
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Angela & Bayler
“You Can’t Stop The Beat” We have many proud moments of our daughter, Angela (23 year old micro preemie with visual impairment, mild cerebral palsy, seizures). Last October, I talked...
Patricia Biagioli “Everyday Hero”
This person would be Patricia Biagioli. She is our daughter’s RN day nurse. They are bff’s and Pat goes with Emma to school and never opposes in going to family...
Relationship Rescue: Feeling Guilty Summer is Over?
Feeling Guilty Summer Is Over? Dear Robin: Question: Should I feel guilty that I am glad summer is over? I know my child likes the “summer break”, but, I...
Who Is in the Box?
Who Is in the Box? If your child or client is going into an inclusive classroom at school this fall, s/he may have some difficult moments trying to fit in...
Getting Involved with Positive Behavior Support at Your Child’s School
Positive Behavior Support is becoming common practice in schools across the nation and has been successful in improving students’ social and academic performance. Unfortunately, parents are often unaware of how...
Holiday Moments: Ronan & Kiki
Ronan and Kiki Happy Smiles Christmas finally brought big smiles to Ronan (age 10 with Asperger Syndrome) posing here with mom and his baby sister Kiki (age 8) Each year...