What Is a Standing Frame and Who Should Use It?
Children who use a wheelchair for daily mobility should also have an opportunity to change positions throughout the day. Standing in a standing frame is a way to decrease the...
Special Needs
Real Moms Share: Ali Foley Shenk
Ali Foley Shenk shares about diving into the waves Nine months ago, our second son, sweet Dean Thomas, came into our lives. Dean was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at three...
Ask Special Parents: I Am Looking into Purchasing a New Light Weight Stroller for Shopping Trips
We have a 4 year old diagnosed with Developmental Delay. She is mobile – walks and runs. But she tires easily and gets very distracted. I am looking into purchasing...
Special Fans: Auriana
Auriana, doing a “yoga pose” in her stroller… foot on her head. Submitted by Katie Reyes Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL...
Barren Heights Retreat Brings Families Together
Recreational activities like boating or tennis can be difficult to fully enjoy as a family when there is a heavy focus on
2012 Cover Winner: Dani Wykes
Dani Wykes, winner of this year’s Mom & Me contest, shown with: Parker, 8 (blue vest), Presten, 7 (green vest), and Keelie, 7 (pink vest). In 2006, all 3 of...
Fitness Challenge: Follow-up and Follow-through
Fitness Challenge Since the first part of this article was published in the March/April issue of PSN, a study conducted out of the University of California, Davis, suggests a relationship...
Federal Student Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Well-Kept Secret?
In 2008 Congress re-authorized the Higher Education Opportunities Act (P.L. 110 -315) with little fanfare. The Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA) under Title IV governs all Federal Student Aid. The...
Changing Lives,One Goal at a Time
Team sports are one of the defining experiences of childhood. Weekday practices, Saturdays on the field, victory, defeat and a sense of
Traveling Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Traveling with children can be difficult; traveling with a special needs child can be a nightmare! However,
