The potential is real for students with intellectual disabilities to go to college and pursue true employment. We are excited to highlight postsecondary education options that are available to them...
Derek Flores Parenting Special Needs Adaptive Guru he says… Items to help make life simple For children with special needs, even the smallest tasks can be challenging. But with the...
Parents are often the first ones to suggest items to me after hours of research. There are so many different devices and tools out there to help children with special...
*Combination compression vest and removable daypack that can be worn for longer periods of time because of the open back design, all the while still giving a calming compression to...
In the year 2000, there was no #MeToo movement, and little awareness of the widespread sexual abuse that occurred through schools, churches and youth organizations. Most parents were naive...
There are so many important life skills that parents can help their children learn during the Summer months. Many of these skills are things that students might not be directly...
Repetitive behaviors are very common among many neurodiverse individuals, and they often vary in the way they appear from person to person. These behaviors may include restricted interests, self-injurious behavior...
Have you heard about Person-centered planning? During the times of deinstitutionalization in the 1970’s, a group of passionate advocates who supported people with disabilities started to consider quality of life....
Even in inclusive settings, high school can be a very lonely place for autistic teens or students with intellectual disability. Unlike struggling in an academic area where accommodations are typically...
Dr. Christopher Najarian, a pediatric doctor at Akron Children’s Hospital “stopped by” Parenting Special Needs Live earlier this month to share his story and how adaptive sports programs impacted his...
