Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Adapting Physical Education: Why Your Child’s Gym Class Shouldn’t Be Left Behind Navigating special needs education can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to physical activity.
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Twice Exceptional Encouraging the Unique Gifts Among 2e Kids and Beyond.
Twin exceptional children – unique abilities, gifted kids facing challenges. Twice exceptional (2e) minds combine brilliance with disabilities, creating both barriers to overcome and extraordinary talents to discover. My daughter’s IQ is 130, enabling her to memorize books backward from just looking at the pages—her BINGO “free square”.
Promoting Executive Functioning Over the Summer Vacation
Summer EF Strategies: Keep Skills Sharp Executive functioning (EF) helps us plan, focus, remember details, and juggle multiple tasks—skills that often lag after a summer without school structure. For kids on the autism spectrum or other disabilities, these challenges grow if nothing keeps their brains active.
Tiny Light Harrison
Navigating new autism diagnoses can feel overwhelming. Yet, as seen in Harrison’s inspiring journey, mom Janet finds beauty in every step. Try framing challenges as unique gifts. You are doing great.
Searching for the Right Summer Camp!
Discover Inclusive Summer Adventures: Why Every Child Deserves a Special Place Camp Lee Mar in Pennsylvania offers overnight programs for children with mild developmental challenges, empowering them with confidence and lifelong friendships.
Not all Therapists are Created Equal
Therapy Plateau: When Your Child Hits a Stop Sign in Progress I’ve always been thrilled when my daughter received the therapy services we fought so hard for—until recently, when an occupational therapist abruptly ended her sessions.
Special Love Letters from Special Needs Parents
Discover the Power of Love Letters for Your Child In February, we celebrate love in all its forms. This month, let’s create “love letters” especially crafted for your child with special needs. These letters are more than words—they’re a heartfelt way to express your joys, challenges, and hopes.
Planning for Tomorrow… Today
Middle-income families raising children with special needs often juggle daily challenges without much time or energy for long-term planning. But what if expert guidance could alleviate some stress? Merrill Edge now offers tailored financial advice through their Certified Special Needs Advisor (CSNA) program, providing both personal and online support focused on meeting unique household requirements.
Engaging Siblings to Build Social Skills: A Relative Solution to a Complex Problem
Playing makes social skills click—but it’s no walk in the park for kids with unique needs. Their quirky ways can throw friends off and lead even typical kiddos to bail on playdates. Enter families: They’re already living this playtime magic daily.
Nisha Morris Shares About “empowering her child”
Living the extraordinary journey of motherhood for Nisha Morris and her daughter Nathasha, who bravely faces Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) each night with a ventilator at home – showcasing immense strength and resilience in their everyday life.