Blue Man Group Delivers a Robotic Arm
Wyatt received a very special delivery from the Blue Man Group check it out! When Blue Man Group learned that a very special fan named Wyatt had requested a Blue...
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APRIL 11th “HELP AN AUTISM PARENT” DAY
Your Autism Coach Provides Seven Tips To Help Parents During Autism Awareness Month Deanna Picon, founder of Your Autism Coach, LLC and author of The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming...
The Upsides of Autism
I have been working almost exclusively with children on the spectrum for the last 14 years of my 40-year career as an occupational therapist. Part of my job is to...
Person-Ventured Entrepreneurship: Objectives of a “Person-Ventured” Business
Objectives of a “Person-Ventured” Business There are many reasons one might be opposed to self-employment. But we have learned that when parents, family members, friends or even the person with...
What to Expect When Establishing Expectations
As parents, we often say things like, “I just wish my child would ____ (e.g., get ready on time, put away his things, finish her homework)”. Establishing expectations involves letting...
2015 Cover Winner: Mary & Justin
Mary & Justin This month’s cover features Mary M. Bates and her son, Justin C. Bates, who is 12 and has been diagnosed with Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Blindness & Autism. He...
Special Needs Teacher Carol Cooper Boosting Children’s Confidence Through a Story and Superhero Bears
Boosting Children’s Confidence through a Story and Superhero Bears Children of all kinds struggle in learning at one time or another and, in her role as reading specialist, Carol Cooper...
Bullying: How to Identify, Address & Change Harmful Behavior Affecting Your Child
Despite increased awareness, bullying continues to be a serious problem among young people, with research suggesting that nearly one third of teens are bullied at school every day. As parents...
Whether it’s Your First IEP or You’re a Pro: 10 things to Cover at the Meeting
For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have...
2015 Cover Winner: Cortney Kovack
Cortney Kovack Cortney Kovack, 19 (CP, seizure disorder, visual impairment), is enjoying winter and snow! She loves to swim, participate in cheer leading (is on 2 teams), music, singing and...