What Gifts to Give Your Special Needs Child
How to handle gift giving for a special needs child that is functioning at a lower cognitive level than their age? Our son is 4 years old, but cognitively functions...
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Pharmacogenetics: Genetic Testing for Personalized Medical Treatment
Pharmacogenetics The more we learn about genetics, the better able we are to impact a myriad of health conditions through personalized medical treatment. The unique tailoring of customized therapies to...
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting Do you ever feel like you are not fully present for your child? Your mind is somewhere else…perhaps making a grocery list or replaying...
The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?
After the IEP meeting, you may be feeling cautiously optimistic. The IEP was updated and your child will receive more services/time for services. But because of past experiences, you are...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips
Sharing five ASL tips things that you, as a parent or teacher, should look to include with your Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) child this school year.
Child Aging Out? Know the Laws in your Area
Question: What to do as your child is aging out of high school? Advice: This month I have chosen to discuss,” what to do as your child is aging out...
5 Books to Help Celebrate Grandparents Day
We asked speech language pathologist, Becca Eisenberg, from the blog GravityBread, to recommend her favorite children’s books for Grandparents Day. Did you also know that according to the Read Out...
Bookshelf Essentials: Life Skills Books
Life Skills Books Moms Move Mountains by Susan Magers and Donna Spencer: With over 20 years experience in Special Education, the authors have compiled strategies for addressing issues from the...
2016 Cover Winner: Madison & Dane
Madison & Dane This month’s cover features Madison Elliot, 9, and her younger brother, Dane Becker who is seven. They also have a “newest addition” to their family with Nathan,...
Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet
Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet Have you noticed that now, more than ever before, children and adults are developing food allergies and health problems...
