‘Sit with Us’ App: I Know What It Is Like to Eat Alone
Update: The ‘Sit With Us’ App has been discontinued. For more information and resources, please visit the official website at sitwithus.io. ‘Sit with Us’ App created by Teen so...
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Top-Five Brain Boosting Foods for Children with Learning Disabilities
Many experts believe that learning disabilities originate mostly from little interruptions in the brain causing it not to function properly, though the causes are not concretely identified, the good thing...
Proud Moment: Saying Goodbye
My mom had just passed away. Logan, my 10 year old son with cognitive disabilities, was in denial; he just couldn’t comprehend she was gone.
Narrative Recording for Collecting Data on a Child
Collecting data on a child involves observing a child and using a method to gather evidence that can help identify and understand the behavior of a child. A commonly used method...
The Importance of S.M.A.R.T IEP Goals
It’s up to us, as our child’s best advocate, to ensure that our children are getting what they need and deserve from the school system
Did You Know? Children’s Specialized Hospital Has A Pediatric Long Term Care Unit
Children’s Specialized Hospital has a Pediatric Long Term Care Unit? The Pediatric Long Term Care Center at Children’s Specialized Hospital provides dignified and tender loving care for children and adolescents...
Turning Physical Fitness into Fun for Life
My four high school boys, all on the autism spectrum, bound into the “sports” room for our
Baby Spinach Salad
Recipe Courtesy of Melissa Petitto, Author of 30-minute Paleo Meals This simple salad is a colorful and versatile choice for a casual dinner at home or an elegant party. Preparation Time:...
A Special Need Planning Timeline: 9 Steps to a Sound Family Plan
Planning for the future well-being of your children is a daunting task for any parent. The question for most parents is: where to even start?
Dad’s Emotional Video Defending Down Syndrome
Dad’s Emotional Video Defending Down Syndrome Sparks Overwhelming Support [Source: ABC News.com] A Canadian father is receiving support around the globe after posting a video of himself defending children with...