Eight Key Design Issues for Special Needs Environmental Design
There are several design strategies that can be implemented into K-12 school settings that aid children and teens with autism and other special needs
Parenting
Easter Candy and Hyper Kids: A Colorful Connection
Every Easter, millions of children fill up on the jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and hard candies in their Easter baskets and become hyper as they savor their candies all week. Most parents never suspect
Precautions to Take Before Allowing Anyone to Care for Your Child!
We have just recently experienced a horrible situation and I would like to educate other parents with special needs children, and typically developed children, what to look for when placing your child in someone’s care
The Maincure
Ten years ago, I led a workshop for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. While there, I met Marcia,we spoke of many things over the course of that week, but one story she told resurfaces in my mind again and again.
A book review of: Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide
Jenny McCarthy: Playboy Centerfold. Comedienne. Mother Warrior. Brash. Blunt. Love her or hate her, one thing cannot be disputed
The Power of Play
One of the fascinating facts about brain development is that as far as the brain is concerned, we are all born premature
Patricia Plunkett “Everyday Heroes”
My friend, my confidante, my teacher, my son’s hero, my hero In the summer of 1998, I went to my orientation seminar at the University of Connecticut. I was sitting...
Supermarket Savings
10 tips to help you save money on groceries this year!
“Real Life”… with Terry Loren
This issue talks about dating and marriage for parents with special needs children. We thought it would be interesting to talk with a bachelor of 43 years that is planning to marry a mother with a special needs daughter
