Communities for Special Needs Families
Throughout our lives, we rely on others around us for different purposes including babysitting, educational supports, and many other needs. Being a family with special needs is no different, and...
Parenting
Is a Behavior Support Plan Right for Your Child?
Don’t feel alone if you haven’t bounced back from our pandemic lockdown. Now, even four years later, family members are still reporting high rates of anxiety and distress, and schools...
Let’s Take a Tour of Amanda’s “Tiny Mansion”
Watch as Amanda Guides Us Through Her Independent Living Space! Helpful Articles When Is the Right Time to Transition from Your Home to a Group Home?...
Travel with Ease: A Stress-Free Guide to Managing Special Dietary Needs
When you have special dietary requirements, travel is not as easy as for people who do not, but it can be done! It takes more planning than for families who...
Systems Of Care: Hope for Parents Struggling within the Systems of Care
Every parent of a child with special needs struggles at times. Some struggle daily, hourly or, at times, minute-to-minute. We are twins who co-adopted two sons, both of whom are...
Empowering Independence: Positive Behavior Supports in Developing Essential Life Skills
Many parents’ dreams for their children include an independent and happy life. For some parents, this is easy achievable. For others, it is hard to even think of a day...
Boosting Brainpower: Discovering the Benefits of Exercise for Special Kids
WATCH NOW Join Daniel Stein, CEO, and Founder of Special Strong, as he shares insights into the transformative power of exercise for individuals with special needs. Discover how exercise promotes...
Social Media: Why It’s Really Not All Bad
WATCH NOW Discover the positive side of social media for children with special needs in this insightful talk by Jody Glass from M-C-C-T-C Adult Career Center. Learn strategies to cultivate...
Mental Health and Special Needs can Overlap: Expert Insights to Help
WATCH NOW Vital insights every parent raising a child with special needs should know about mental health. In this enlightening talk by Dr. Eric Levine, President, and CEO of CooperRiis,...
Hop into Spring: Join the Fun with this Exciting Egg-Cercise Scavenger Hunt!
Easter is nearing us, letting us know that Spring is just around the corner. Many children look forward to finding Easter eggs either around the house, in their backyard or...
