Give the Gift of Music to Kids with Special Needs
The Rhythm Tree DVD and Music Kit lets you create fun, family time and helps you bond with your child through the joy of music
Special Needs
Real Moms Share: Carmen Noonan shares her thoughts about her “learning journey”
Carmen Noonan is a wife, mother, volunteer, community activist and the “CEO of her household”. She is contributing to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give...
Sharing! Updates: National Family Caregivers Month in November
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) and Allsup are raising awareness of the importance of the estimated 90 million family caregivers in the U.S. during National Family Caregivers Month. Learn More:...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Or Is It?
Many say that “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, however, with this ‘wonderful time’ comes irregular schedules, large family gatherings, travel, unfamiliar food, interrupted sleep patterns and other...
Katherine Stanley: Proud of Myself
Katherine Stanley Editor’s Note: when we ask for submissions, we usually get them sent to us by a parent or loved one who shares their proud moment. We received this...
Tiny Light Kael
This little Tiny Light loves riding on his 24V John Deere tractor with trailer and riding in his Dad’s truck towing the cargo trailer or “fifth wheel.” Kael loves spending...
Relative Remarks!
Question: How to keep the peace at family gatherings? Advice: Over the years, I have had families of special needs children bring up the topic of “ridiculous and insensitive things...
2013 Cover Winner: Landyn
Meet Landyn Joseph Martin Carlier. He is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Like most young boys, he loves to play and watch sports and loves...
Tips on the Affordable Care Act
Question: Medicaid eligibility has expanded in some states and insurance is now a viable alternative for many families with special needs. How should they evaluate their options? Answer: Scrutinize Coverage...
Special Resources: Online Specialty Stores for Children with Special Needs Holiday Shopping Just Got Easier
Specialty Stores for Children with Special Needs Different Roads to Learning Different Roads to Learning is founded to help teachers and parents give every young student on the autism spectrum...
