Routine Is King For Getting Back In The Groove
Routine Getting back into the swing of things is never easy, but is essential for a healthy, well-balanced approach to having a great school year. It’s been a month or...
Sept/Oct 2018
Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Moving Forward
Moving Forward Proud moments can come in all forms, sizes, and degrees. These are some of the stepping stones in a person’s life….moments that we can recall as we look...
Using Tech to Help Develop Self-Advocacy Skills
Developing Self-Advocacy Skills with Tech The pencils, notebooks, paper, and backpacks have all been purchased. The first day excitement has come and gone, and maybe (fingers crossed), your child is...
Hunter Syndrome a Mother’s Journey
Hunter Syndrome 3.95 million children were born in the US in 2016. For most of these children a cough, cold or runny nose is normal, but for 1 in 162...
Self-Advocating While on a Special Diet
Self-Advocating While on a Special Diet More and more restaurants are offering special diet foods on their menu. All you have to do is ask your buddies: Google, Alexa, Suri,...
Life as We Grow It: Fitness as a Life Skill for Special Needs Populations
Fitness as a Life Skill for Special Needs Populations “Kettlebell and the sandbag,” Nico states as I’m preparing for him to do squats. “You want to do farmers carries?” “Yes,”...
Born This Way Is Paving the Way!
Born This Way Born This Way is an American reality television series produced by Bunim/ Murray Productions. The series features seven adults with Down syndrome who inspire others and send...