Early Intervention: First Steps in the Right Direction
Early intervention is a series of services that focus on the development of the infant and toddler – either with a disability or developmental delay. Through early intervention, a child...
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Summer Time: Pools, Sun, Fun, Relaxing and No School!
Summer Time All things that mark the beginning of a great season called summer. But the thing about summer is that without some focus on learning, most children will encounter...
Finding Wonderful Horizons: Improving Children’s Quality of Life
Improving Children’s Quality of Life Everyone has the right to the best possible quality of life. Parents dream that their children will grow up to be happy, healthy, and fully...
“Mom & Me” 2019 Cover Winner: Larkin & James O’Leary
Larkin & James O’Leary Our cover features Larkin & James O’Leary. Congratulations to Larkin and her very excited thrill-seeker, James O’Leary, 5 years old. They are our 9th Annual Mom...
2019 Cover Winner: Finley & Kimberly
Finley & Kimberly Our beautiful cover model is Finley Sandiford, five years old, diagnosed with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. Her Mother, Kimberly, is so very proud of her middle child. Although...
Tech for Developing Mental Strength for Life’s UPS and Downs
Developing Mental Strength As we discuss health issues related to children, one area that is often overlooked is that of our children’s mental health. Although we do not like to...
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK This morning was just like every other Monday morning. I went into my daughter’s room to wake her...
Spare The Rod: Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively
Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively The news and social media regularly publish stories depicting parents, educators, and others who are responsible for children with special needs, resorting to punitive approaches to...
How to Make Spring Break Fun for Kids with Special Needs
In this article: Practical ideas from a special needs mom to make spring break less stressful—whether you’re staying home or planning a trip. How To Make Spring Break Fun! Spring...
The Best Ways Parents Can Communicate with Their Child’s Teachers
The Best Ways Parents Can Communicate with Their Child’s Teachers Communication is the single most important thing you can do to offset or influence any obstacles or bumps in the...
