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Mysteries from the World of Special Needs
Pondering the mysteries that come with having a special needs child
Relationship Rescue: Responding to Negative Comments
Question: How should I respond to negative comments about my child? Advice: I can’t believe how the summer flies by. School is right around the corner. I can’t help but...
Adjusting to School Tips
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
Notes from a Warrior Mommy: Accepting the Truth – Incorporating a Progress Monitoring Plan
Accepting the Truth – Incorporating a Progress Monitoring Plan
Real Moms Share: Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift”
Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift” Eleven years ago I became a mother to a boy and girl set of twins. Two short years after that, my son, Jon, began...
Relationship Rescue: Special Needs Teenagers and Summertime
Question: What to do with your special needs teenagers when school is over for the summer? Advice: Summer is officially here and those of us with special needs teenagers are...
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...
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
Ask the Nurse: Botox Injections for Toe Walkers?
Answer: I have heard that Botox can help some special needs children in the area of “Toe-walking”. Is there any truth to this and if so, how? What might I...
