EFL: What is it?
Question: What is EFL Therapy? Answer: EFL stands for Equine Facilitated Learning. It is a form of therapy that is used most typically for children who have mental or emotional...
Parenting
Avoiding Power Struggles
Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Joey, Brendan, & Nick
“Kids are Heroes” Joey was recently recognized at the St Joesph’s Childrens Hospital “Kids are Heroes” awards for his volunteer efforts. Diagnosed PDD-NOS and ADHD, Joey has a huge heart...
A Natural Education: What You Need to Know Before Using Natural Remedies
A Natural Education: What You Need to Know Before Using Natural Remedies “It’s all natural, so it’s safe.” Never say always! Natural treatments such as homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic...
Tourette Syndrome: Josh Won Services While Acting as His Own Attorney!
17 year old Josh has Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and learning disabilities. When the school refused to provide an IEP or a 504 plan, Josh acted as his own attorney during due process and prevailed!
Tips for When Your Special Needs Daughter Gets Her Period
Puberty! The word itself strikes fear in most parents as their child begins to make that transition into adulthood
PSN Special Needs News: What We’re Sharing About
Here is where we get to share an overview of what has happened within the special needs community. This contains news, blogs, videos, and more… just In case you missed it.
Inspiring Story: Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius sprints to Olympics
Blade Runner: Oscar Pistorius on growing up without legs
Avoiding Meltdowns During Theme Park Vacations
Theme parks can be overwhelming and exhausting experience for children with special needs here are a few tips to help
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Dallas & Gabe
The Thrill of the Game I wanted to share a proud moment…I am always the proud mom, but recently my son Dallas, who is 14 (and diagnosed with Autism), began...
