Vacations

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APPyTrails: A Road Trip with Apps

Imagine turning your family road trip into an unforgettable adventure for children with special needs or visual impairments—thanks to innovative iPad accessibility apps. Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first accessible theme park, proves how technology can transform vacations from stressful to joyful!

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Summer Camp Summer Fun

Summer Camp Options for Differently Abled Children: Find the Right Fit Discover camps tailored to special needs kids’ unique needs, offering fun adventures while boosting confidence. We’ll guide you in selecting the perfect fit based on location, length, cost, staff qualifications—and how to ease parental concerns about your child’s participation.

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Real Moms Share: Julie Jones Rolling on with a Positive Attitude!

Julie Jones: Our family is what would have once been described as a “typical family”. There is a mom, dad and two children (a boy BJ, 18, and a girl AJ, 11). But, there is nothing typical about the way we function as a family because our son was born with Cerebral Palsy.

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Going Places: Improving Participation in Community Activities

Discover ways to expand your family’s community connections! This guide shares practical tips for finding enjoyable outings that match everyone’s interests, from picking just-right activities that avoid overwhelm to setting achievable expectations before you go. Let these strategies open the door to more fulfilling experiences together. (22 words)

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Healthy Summer Traveling

Packing food for vacations can make all the difference in having a fun, stress-free summer getaway. Avoid those late-night cravings and expensive airport food stops by prepping easy, tasty homemade treats to enjoy on your trip.

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Postcard Diaries & Memorabilia Bags

Capture travel memories with postcards and memorabilia. Share a postcard at each destination or let kids collect small souvenirs to create a scrapbook later. Transform these keepsakes into a personalized family history that delights young readers as they grow up, making the trip unforgettable for all.

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Summer Preparation: 8 Steps

Ready for Summer?: Prepare Ahead Families of children with special needs know summer planning takes extra time. Get ready now by dedicating focused hours this week to handle these key tasks: Therapies: Review ongoing and breakable sessions, noting therapist schedules. Summer school/lessons: Gather enrollment forms and accommodation requests early.

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Promoting Executive Functioning Over the Summer Vacation

Summer EF Strategies: Keep Skills Sharp Executive functioning (EF) helps us plan, focus, remember details, and juggle multiple tasks—skills that often lag after a summer without school structure. For kids on the autism spectrum or other disabilities, these challenges grow if nothing keeps their brains active.

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Pros & Cons The School Based vs. Independent Psychological Evaluation

Curious about the differences between school-based and independent psychological evaluations? Understand what to expect from each option to make an informed decision for your child’s needs. Discover their unique benefits and how they might support your child’s educational journey.

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