Sept/Oct 2016

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Do It Yourself Calming Bottle

Create a soothing sensory experience with this DIY calming water bottle. Perfect for kids needing a moment to breathe, each glittery swirl brings calm. It’s simple to make, looks amazing, and becomes a cherished tool for self-regulation in your home. (24 words)

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Cooking With Kids: Spooktacular BOO BARK Breakfast Yogurt

Spooktacular Breakfast Yogurt Bark Recipe Scared for Halloween snacks? Our healthy Spooktacular breakfast yogurt bark keeps treats fun without all the sugar! Made from creamy Greek yogurt, honey, and a mix of colorful fruit, this kid-friendly recipe turns pumpkin spice into gooey goodness perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Unified Sports: A Great Way to Start Inclusion in a Fun and Positive Way

Unified Sports: Bringing People Together for Inclusion, Respect, and Fun Want to learn how Unified Sports programs unite people with and without intellectual disabilities through sports? Explore our exclusive insights from Oregon and Florida programs, revealing their incredible impact on building inclusion, mutual respect, and lasting friendships.

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Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet

Why Breakfast Matters When You’re on a Special Diet Skipping breakfast? Think twice, especially if your diet has special needs. The foods we eat today are far different from our ancestors’. To fuel your body and mind properly, choose natural, organic meals that nourish without triggering sensitivities or allergies.

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Braids

Discover the beauty of cultural exchange through braids. One rainy afternoon, Mansur’s mother approaches you with a humble request. As she patiently guides your fingers through her intricate braid, laughter fills the room—creating an unexpected bond across cultures.

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Your Aura and Its Connection to Alternative Medicine

Discover the invisible yet profound shield around you—the Aura—or Human Energy Field. Science supports its existence and composition of electromagnetic and subtle energy. From meditation’s serenity to Reiki’s healing vibrations, this biofield underpins many alternative therapies that can enhance your well-being. Embrace a holistic path toward deeper harmony between mind, body, and spirit.

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Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology

Unlock a World of Possibility: Technology Meets Learning Imagine transforming therapy into playtime your child will actually enjoy while accelerating language and literacy skills! Today’s cutting-edge tools turn complex challenges into simple, engaging experiences designed to spark joy and growth.

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Supporting Teen Behavior and Loving Relationships

Teaching Essential Skills with Empathy Why Should I Read This? Navigating the teen years with a child on the autism spectrum or other special needs requires unique strategies. While positive behavior techniques work well in childhood, adolescents bring new challenges that test our patience.

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Real Moms Share: Why Lola Won’t Be Going to School This Year

Why wouldn’t Lola be starting school today? For many parents raising blind and visually impaired children, each new academic year brings a mix of hope and anxiety. This week, I’ll be waking up alone at 5:45 a.m., without Lola waiting for the bus with smiles from Terri and Toshua.

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Strategies for Great IEP Meetings

Why Prepare for an IEP Meeting? Empowering Parents with Strategies Attending an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting as a parent comes with its own set of challenges. But what if you could walk into that room feeling prepared, informed, and confident?

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