Special Needs

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Is My Child Receiving FAPE?

Understand FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education for Your Child’s Success FAPE ensures your child gets the tailored, free education they deserve in public schools. It guarantees accommodations and support to help them thrive alongside typical peers as much as possible while meeting unique requirements.

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Notes from the Editor “Interesting Times”

Mastering the art of planning: The secret weapon for navigating life’s unpredictable whirlwind when your little one has special needs. This issue equips you with powerful strategies to foresee challenges, organize therapies, tackle doctor appointments, manage school chaos, ensure mealtime harmony, and prioritize self-care—all while keeping your family’s unique spirit shining bright.

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Notes from the Editor “Alternative Therapies”

Parenting Special Needs Magazine presents groundbreaking alternatives! Discover tailored therapy solutions. Ready for new approaches in your child’s care journey? Dive into inclusive parenting insights!

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Jenni Anderson “Everyday Hero”

Meet Jenni Anderson: Our Unsung Hero Who Never Stops Serving When the Thompson Station Church’s Stone Soup ministry gears up for its special needs events, you can count on Jenni to add that extra sparkle of love.

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BridgingApps’ “Go for the Goal – Your Story”

Celebrate ability, not disability! Share your story with BridgingApps’ #YourStory contest and inspire others who face daily challenges head-on, just like athletes fighting for gold. Whether it’s mastering a skill or surviving another day, your journey proves that goal-setting is possible—and empowering—for all. Submit by September 30th at bridgingapps.org/go-for-the-goal!

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Am I Invisible? by Samuel John De La Cerda

Discover how Samuel turned his advocacy into a children’s book, “Am I Invisible?,” exploring identity and voice. Perfect for sparking conversations about inclusion and empowerment with young readers. Read more here!

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Restraints in School: What Can You Do?

Why Parents Must Fight for Special Needs Children In Schools The moment a child is wrongfully treated by schools—or anyone—the fight begins. Our expert explores what parents can do when faced with traumatic school restraint procedures to protect their children’s rights and wellbeing.

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