Service Dogs to the Rescue: Helping to Make Dreams Come True
Service Dogs to the Rescue We are hearing more news today than ever about how Service or Therapy Dogs are helping all kinds of people gain back their independence and...
Special Needs
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Ask the Clinician? How Can I Get My Child with Special Needs Comfortable with the Pool in My Backyard?
Pool Tips 1. Start with Swim Lessons Knowing your child can be comfortable navigating through water on their own results in peace of mind for everyone. Before their first day,...
Family Adventures in the Summer: Special Diets Don’t Have to Stop the Fun
Special Diets Don’t Have to Stop the Fun Summer time! The kids are out of school, the snow has finally melted, the sun is shining brightly and you are ready...
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
Designing Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Behavior The process begins with identifying broad goals, choosing routines, and defining behaviors of concern. Next, you track behavior and determine the patterns that...
LIFE SKILLS: The Importance of Asking Questions for Those with an ASD
“If I had to choose between starving and calling McDonalds just to see what time they closed, I would rather starve.”
Instacart App: Powerful Tool for Independence
“We don’t just think of Instacart as an incredibly convenient product delivery app, but as a powerful tool for independence.” Instacart is a service in which a customer selects and...
10 Places That Offer Special Days for Special Needs
Special Days for Special Needs Sometimes you just want to get out of the house. Sometimes you want to throw the gear in the car and caution to the wind...
Ask the Nurse: Searching for a Suitable Summer Camp
Question: My child has special needs and I would like for him to go to camp this summer. Where do I begin to look for a suitable place? Answer: There...
What is Williams Syndrome?
In an effort to raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be spotlighting one disorder per issue.
In this issue we are spotlighting Williams Syndrome (WS)
