Are You an “Unseen” Caregiver? Do You Feel This Way?
Why we need to see caregiver health as a true priority Are you a caregiver? Do you ever feel all you do doesn’t get seen? Maybe you feel burned...
Special Needs
Real Mom’s Share: Lisa Lupi
Lisa Lupi We are happy to profile mom, Lisa Lupi. Lisa has a daughter and a 28-year-old son, JP, who is in a wheelchair. She is also living in a...
Hacky Sack Stick KickBall
Hacky Sack Stick KickBall Anyone interested in playing soccer but doesn’t seem to have the ability to perform the skills? You may want to try the game below. If you’re...
Have You heard? IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts
Federal gift tax exclusion has increased from $16,000 to $17,000 annually. This increase went into effect this month and is allowing people with disabilities to save more money without jeopardizing...
The Sandwich Generation: How To Handle it All, and Then Some!
How To handle it All, and Then Some! You are a part of the “Sandwich Generation” if you are busy raising children and caring for elderly parents! The term also...
3 Steps To Make Progress This Year
A new year brings renewed energy and the opportunity to create a new plan and goals with your loved one for the year. You may have done this in previous...
Better Ways to Measure Cognitive Change
Cognitive Change Testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is a challenge without accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works. A new study by researchers at...
Research to Practice: Teaching Peers to Improve Conversation with Autistic Teens
Even in inclusive settings, high school can be a very lonely place for autistic teens or students with intellectual disability. Unlike struggling in an academic area where accommodations are typically...
Finding A Therapist For Your Child; Make it the Perfect Fit
https://youtu.be/RjqkSx45g3A In this video, Dr. Cherina Williams, a speech and language pathologist, shares a tip about finding a therapist for your child. She says finding a therapist should be a...
Meet: Dr. Christopher Najarian
Dr. Christopher Najarian, a pediatric doctor at Akron Children’s Hospital “stopped by” Parenting Special Needs Live earlier this month to share his story and how adaptive sports programs impacted his...