WATCH NOW In this video, Rebecca Ralston, Senior Director of Early Childhood and Preventive Health at Special Olympics International, shares a tip about the importance of play for children with...
Help Your Child with Special Needs Make Friends Friendship is a beautiful gift that makes life feel richer, sweeter, and celebratory. People of all ages benefit from having amicable relationships...
Five Ways to Cultivate Friendships As I drove my daughter, who has been diagnosed with autism, to six parties on the last week of school, I realized that being intentional...
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Ever read the laundry list of fantastic things that will happen when you enroll a child or teen in a sports, martial arts, gymnastics, or physical education program? The usual...
Every year I struggled with what to do for my daughter’s birthday. Of course, my daughter starts planning
Improving Participation in Community Activities Children with disabilities and their families often become somewhat socially isolated, picking and choosing the places they go, people they see, and things they do....
VIDEO DEMONSTRATION: Social activities you enjoy during summer break like swimming, playing games, eating and picnicking. Remember to use your manners and practice basic signs. Use your signs during different...
