What to Pack for School Lunches
When school starts, so does packing lunches again-if your child was home during summer with you. School lunches are usually dreadful and the majority of children should not eat what...
Resources
Real Moms Share: Janice Fialka Shares about Her Thoughts on a “Dance That Matters”
Janice Fialka is a well renowned author and speaker who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well...
Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Besides putting a child on a GFCF (Gluten Free-Casein Free…and often Soy free, too) diet many parents turn to a variety of therapies to help their child with ASD and...
Did You Know About the Independent Living Center?
Do you know that every state has an “Independent Living Center” (ILC) that can assist families with transition planning, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills trainings? Visit...
Sharing! Real Finds: Frozen Nutrition, Palm-Held Peeler, & Little Green Pouch
Frozen Nutrition We found this frozen nutrition treat at the Family Café Conference in Orlando, Fl. This is a simple, yet highly effective, take on America’s favorite dessert…ice cream. Loaded...
Roping in the Fun Using Fitness Ropes with Special Needs Athletes
One of the reasons Autism Fitness programming works for my athletes is the selection of equipment that we use. Any tool is only as good as the coach using it...
Sharing! Updates: Tampa’s Champions, Caroline’s Cart, & Conscious Art
Tampa’s Champions for Children Champions for Children has received a significant accreditation and national endorsement through the Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent, New York-based not-for-profit organization. With this accreditation,...
A to Zoo Accessibility at KidZooU Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Faris Family Education Center
KidZooU How can you translate the moo of a cow to a child who cannot hear? How can you describe a goat to a child who cannot see? If you...
Healthy Summer Traveling
Healthy Summer Traveling It is important to take some time to plan ahead before you travel. This can be the deciding factor on how much you and your family will...
Summer Camp Organization
Summer Camp Organization Summer fun for the special needs child requires lots of investigating and early registration. There are programs available to give your child some summer fun, but, they...
