Special Needs

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Is Your Family Ready for Fun in the Water this Summer?

Prepare kids with disabilities for pool safety: Watch the video together before heading to the water this summer, creating custom reminders if needed. Remember, even life jackets aren’t foolproof against wandering or accidents – combine them with vigilant supervision and barriers for comprehensive protection. #WaterSafetyForDisabledKids #DisableChildrenPoolSafety

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Can Food Make Us Sick?

Food sensitivities run deep—it’s personal. Did you know one in 13 kids now has some kind of food allergy? Dive into the telltale signs and manage issues like bloating or low energy without guesswork. Let’s get real about eating right for YOU.

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TELL US: What 10 Changes Would You Make?

10 Changes That Could Revolutionize Special Needs Families Imagine if funding for therapies, support groups, and essential care became accessible. Consider the difference better public transport access or airport assistance could make to your daily life. Picture schools fully equipped with inclusive educational resources tailored for unique learning needs.

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Physical Fitness and the IEP

Physical fitness matters for every student, including those with autism. Yet many IEPs miss the boat on adaptive PE—forcing kids into games they struggle to grasp and excel at. Nate’s story highlights why: while he loves participating, complex rules and quick decision-making leave him frustrated rather than engaged.

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Summer Camp Summer Fun

Summer Camp Options for Differently Abled Children: Find the Right Fit Discover camps tailored to special needs kids’ unique needs, offering fun adventures while boosting confidence. We’ll guide you in selecting the perfect fit based on location, length, cost, staff qualifications—and how to ease parental concerns about your child’s participation.

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IEP Tools at Your Fingertips

Transform your next IEP meeting from daunting to dream team with these easy-to-use voice recorder apps designed specifically for parents navigating special education. Voice Recorder HD (Free!) lets you capture every word of the IEP process, offering long recording time and sharing capabilities—perfect for tracking accommodations or doctor’s suggestions between meetings.

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Real Moms Share: Julie Jones Rolling on with a Positive Attitude!

Julie Jones: Our family is what would have once been described as a “typical family”. There is a mom, dad and two children (a boy BJ, 18, and a girl AJ, 11). But, there is nothing typical about the way we function as a family because our son was born with Cerebral Palsy.

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ASK Angie ASL – Communication Plan

Unlock Your Child’s Voice! Discover how a well-crafted communication plan empowers children with deafness or hearing loss to thrive in academics and life. Join expert Angie Craft as she guides parents through creating tailored 504 plans that cater to unique needs, ensuring direct access to education’s full range of opportunities.

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2014 Cover Winner: Sebastian

Discover clay activities at the Miami Children’s Museum! Families join for a monthly sensory experience – yoga, art, music – welcoming everyone. It’s a space to connect and find local resources. Sebastian loved his first Sensory Saturday exploring clay! For more info, email sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-5437 ext.126.

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