Benefits of Fiber
In my practice, I encourage people of all ages to incorporate more fiber into their diet. Most adults and children are consuming less than their daily requirements. When I do...
Advocating
Back-To-School Tips to Get Your Child Super Healthy
Tips to Get Your Child Super Healthy Back-to-school can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in a child’s life. It is vital for parents to establish routines...
The Fitness Friendly Classroom
The Fitness Friendly Classroom You have no more excuses. There will be no more “We don’t have the budget for Physical Education” or “Most of the kids with autism don’t...
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance My two roles, that of teacher and that of parent, have become so entwined with each other, that even I cannot tell where...
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 marked the one year anniversary of the passing of the visionary Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics founder, Best Buddies supporter, and champion of all people with...
Life Changing Shoelaces
Life Changing Shoelaces Rarely does something as simple as a shoelace have the potential to make such a huge impact on every household in America and, possibly, the world. Yet,...
My Little Nemo
We are often the main attraction in a new place. Our son is like the little fish, Nemo. He has one fin (right forearm) shorter than the other. It’s not...
Different Ability Awareness
Different Ability Awareness October is Disability Awareness Month! We are asking our readers to support Disability Awareness through the month of October. We propose the simple act of sharing and...
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP I am a fan of public education; I wave my pennant because I am proud to be...
How to Help Students with Special Needs Avoid Bullying
Recent tragedies have reminded us all that bullying can have heartbreaking consequences for students in our schools.