TOY Safety?
Toy Safety Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts with my special needs child? Answer: Toy safety concerns are crucial as toys can soon...
Real Life
The Disney Disability Pass: The Not so Mickey Mouse Approach to Enjoying the Parks
Note: The Walt Disney World Disability Access Pass has changed since since the initial publishing of this article. Please visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ for current information regarding Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS)....
Relationship Rescue: Feeling Guilty Summer is Over?
Feeling Guilty Summer Is Over? Dear Robin: Question: Should I feel guilty that I am glad summer is over? I know my child likes the “summer break”, but, I...
Why Immunizations?
Question: Why are vaccines and immunizations so important? Answer: Parents are constantly worried about their child’s health and safety and take the necessary steps needed to protect them. The utilization...
What is Dysphagia?
Question: My child has CP and is having difficulty swallowing so I took her to the Doctor and he used the term Dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Answer: Dysphagia is a...
To Stim or Not to Stim? Is It an Option?
We all do it. We have funny little ways that we settle our nerves or process the world around us. For many, like my son, taking in information can send...
My Relaxing Escape
My Relaxing Escape I know that as a special needs mother, taking time for myself sometimes seems impossible. But, I found an easy way to feel like I’ve escaped to...
The Data Dilemma – It’s a Love-HateThing
The Data Dilemma – It’s a Love-HateThing I am not a Behavior Analyst. I only play one in real life. You see, as a parent of a child with special...
Autism and Ability Success in Anything Doesn’t Just Happen
Autism and Ability Success For children with autism, learning new skills is often made more difficult because of sensory processing issues. There may be too much noise in the next...
