Why Diet and Nutrition Are Crucial for Mental Health
The saying “You are what you eat” has never rang more true than when it comes to brain health. We know that eating a lot of junk food is not...
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Preventative Measures That Can Help Promote Better Brain Health
Making healthy choices and managing health issues are among the most critical steps in promoting brain health. The more preventative actions you take, the more significant the impact on the...
ABLE Accounts: What They Are and Why They Might Be Needed
Beth C. Manes, Esq., Explains Able Accounts to Empower Special Needs Families Parents often ask for advice on what to do with the assets owned by their adult children with...
Planning for the Future: Embracing the Dignity of Risk (Informed Decision-Making)
Can any emotion compare to the surge of helplessness a parent feels when they witness their child being excluded, being treated unfairly, or experiencing failure? The Urge to Protect: A...
How to Communicate Better
Joe Butler has worked with autistic children and young people for over 25 years, and increasingly also supports workplaces and community organizations to be more understanding and inclusive of neurodivergent...
5 Common Behavior Myths Every Parent Should Know
Parenting is a tough task for all, especially parenting a child with special needs. This can include bouncing from one therapy session to another, attending IEP meetings, navigating our children’s...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Every year, just as I am finishing off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, I’ll run into a perky acquaintance who will ask, “Are you all ready for the holidays?”...
Empowering Students: The Growing Landscape of Inclusive Higher Education
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...
It’s the Little Things that Matter the Most: Items to Help Make Life Simple
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...
School OT- Michele Dunham Tells Us How to Use the Adaptive Products
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...