2013 Cover Winner: Mallory Reynolds
Mallory Reynolds Mallory Reynolds, 7, with Donny Osmond. She is the second youngest of 8 children and has been diagnosed with Periventular Nodular Heterotopia, ADHD, Turner Syndrome, Aspergers, OCD, SAD,...
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It’s Not Rocket Science: The Art of Planning Good Meetings between Home and School Teams
You may think I am nuts, but, it’s true. Parents, me included, make it harder than it has to be. I am talking about home and school team meetings. We...
The Sensational Musical Magic of Paul McCartney
When my oldest daughter, Jaimie, was very young, her sensory sensitivities were so severe that she wasn’t able to function in most social settings. Her tactile system was most affected...
Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
Tiny Light Harrison
This Tiny Light has big dreams. Though he is ten years old, Harrison was only recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety disorder and silent seizures. While it was tough to...
Engaging Siblings to Build Social Skills: A Relative Solution to a Complex Problem
Engaging Siblings Play is a primary context for children to learn important skills and to interact, but it tends to be “messy”. Children with special needs often find playtime with...
Nisha Morris Shares About “empowering her child”
Nisha Morris contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section of the magazine. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life raising...
2013 Cover Winner: Carter LaFramboise
Carter LaFramboise Carter LaFramboise (7 years old) has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He loves to ride snowmobiles, ATV’s, and play with Legos. He has a younger brother, Jace (3...
Strategies to Improve School Safety
Improve School Safety Over the past decade and a half, the United States has experienced an unprecedented level of violence within the school setting. The first, prominent display of a...
Tiny Light Emily
Meet nine year old, Emily, has the incredible ability to make people smile whether they are family members, friends, or complete strangers. This music-loving girl enjoys doing actions to songs...