Ask the Nurse: Summer Traveling Tips
Question: My child has special needs and we want to take a family trip this summer. What should I do to prepare? Answer: Doing things different on a trip may...
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It’s Not Rocket Science: The Art of Planning Good Meetings between Home and School Teams
You may think I am nuts, but, it’s true. Parents, me included, make it harder than it has to be. I am talking about home and school team meetings. We...
Success on the Potty: Is Your Child Ready?
Potty Training Children with Special Needs It is not uncommon for children with special needs to have difficulty with potty training. This may be because they cannot recognize bodily sensations...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Rice Tortilla Pizza
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Rice Tortilla Pizza History This recipe came from my love of pizza! I discovered these rice tortillas at Trader Joes and fell in love with...
Encouraging Your Child to Stay Active Year Round
With all kinds of temptations available for your child to stay inside and play video games, watch television or just hibernate during the cold months, you have to make that...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Panko Crusted Fish
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ingredients: 4 pieces of fish fillets (any favored white fish works) 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire (to taste) 1...
New Year, New You: Helpful Organization “tips”
Helpful Organization Clearing Clutter: Go through everything and decide what is being kept, thrown out or donated to charity. Be firm with older children who want to keep all of...
Expressing Feelings: Tips and Tricks for Children and Adults
If you are parenting a child with special needs, it is no secret that expressing feelings in ways that work can be tricky. This is not only challenging for our...
Real Moms Share: Amy Richardson Shares about “Homeschooling”
Amy Richardson contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section of the magazine. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life caring...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: “Fingerspelling”
As we begin the start of the school year, I would like you to practice spelling the alphabet with your hands. This is called “fingerspelling”. Deaf children use fingerspelling to...