Holiday Traditions: Michele Kovack
Michele Kovack I am a mother of a 16 year old daughter with Cerebral Palsy and a 14 year old son. My daughter is mentally and physically impaired and although...
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Age Appropriate Gifts?
Q: What are your thoughts on buying age appropriate gifts for my teenager? Please advise. Advice: Now that the holidays are approaching, I have had quite a few questions regarding...
Holiday Moments: Christmas Eve
Our favorite tradition is church on Christmas Eve and then opening one present and afterwards reading the story out of the Bible. ~ Jason and Shelly Townley, Proud Parents ...
TOY Safety?
Toy Safety Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts with my special needs child? Answer: Toy safety concerns are crucial as toys can soon...
Ask Special Parents: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
Communication with Your Child’s Teacher Have you established a method of communication with your child’s teacher via email or a weekly report? Does it describe the goals worked on, methods...
ASK Angie ASL – Holiday Signs
Holiday Signs Tips for working with the deaf 1. It’s important to remember that not all people can lip-read. Lip-reading is a skill that often requires a background knowledge of...
What’s “APP”ening? Fun & Educational Game Apps for Children with Special Needs
Fun & Educational Game Apps for Children with Special Needs Game Apps Little Things® Remastered by KLICKTOCK Little Things All the family can enjoy Little Things, the...
Special Resources: This Season Give the Gift of Knowledge
Special Resources: This Season Give the Gift of Knowledge Not Just Spirited by Chynna T. Laird What would you do if your child suffered from something so severe that it...
Enjoying the Holidays While on a Special Diet
Home for the Holidays: Special Diet People find that visiting out of town families homes and vacationing, can be some of the most difficult aspects of being on a special...
The Disney Disability Pass: The Not so Mickey Mouse Approach to Enjoying the Parks
Note: The Walt Disney World Disability Access Pass has changed since since the initial publishing of this article. Please visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ for current information regarding Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS)....
