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No More Meltdowns
Book: No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior Amazon Description: Author of the award-winning Social Skills Picture Book series, Dr. Jed Baker offers...
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Easy to Love but Hard to Raise: Real Parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories
Book: Easy to Love but Hard to Raise: Real Parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories Amazon Description: If there’s anything the 32 parent-writers and 15 experts of Easy to Love but Hard to Raise want...
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Celebrity Apology Template for Offensive Disability-Related Comments
With all of the bone-headed statements from celebrities about special needs, this post made me literally laugh out loud. Celebrity Apology Template for Offensive Disability-Related Comments
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This Is What Special Education Looks Like
We talk a lot about how the schools treat our kids, and I thought this graphic was a terrific snapshot of understanding what special education looks like in the U.S. Related articles Saint Joseph’s...
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Before You Throw a Holiday Party
It’s time for all of the fun holiday parties, right? They can be downright awful if your child is knocked off her schedule and has a meltdown. Here are eight things to try to help both you and her...
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8 Tips for Special Needs Holiday Toy Shopping
The countdown for Christmas is here! And how do you pick the right gifts for your special needs kiddos? 8 tips and SPD present ideas are here! 8 Tips for Special Needs Holiday Toy Shopping Holiday...
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5 Tax Deductions & Credits For Special Needs Families
Tax time already? The medical bills can be astronomical but there are tax deductions you may be able to take. Be sure you do your homework to maximize your savings and minimize how much you own Uncle...
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Sensory Processing Disorder 101
Need an intro to what Sensory Processing Disorder is? Here is a recorded Webinar with Cara Koscinski, Occupational Therapist, Author and special needs mom who shared her presentation – Sensory...
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More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom
Book: More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide that Explains Behaviors Associated with Autism, Asperger’s, … Processing Disorder, and other Special Needs...
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19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents
Summer is around the corner for many of us. This means picnics, day trips and all around summer fun. It can also mean different schedules, new sensory stimuli and additional meltdowns. Here are 19...
View ArticleHelp Your Child at School: Essential Skills for Becoming Your Child’s Advocate
“Learning the essential skills to become your child’s advocate and ensure your child receives an appropriate education does not require lots of money or even years of schooling. All it requires is...
View ArticleStudy Reveals How Moms View the Special-Needs World
An interesting study from Parents magazine recently came out. Some of the findings personally surprised me, including the fact that 15 percent of moms (whether or not they had a special needs child of...
View ArticleBuilding Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging...
Book: Building Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies! By Rebecca A Moyes Rebecca Moyes, a teacher, author, renowned lecturer,...
View ArticleWalt Disney World Autism Guide
Shhh. Don’t tell the kids but we are planning our first trip to Walt Disney World. But having sensory kids (or those also on the Autism Spectrum) may need some additional help to enjoy the visit. With...
View ArticleFive School Trouble Spots to Stay on Top Of
“Getting your child an appropriate educational program is hard enough. But even if you’ve dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” on the IEP, or chatted up every teacher on your child’s strengths and...
View ArticleChicken Soup for the Soul Special Needs Kids
Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs: Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara,...
View ArticleBefore You Let Your Child Perform in a Holiday Program
“School holiday programs are a rite of childhood, warming the hearts of parents who sit with cameras poised to catch the adorable act. But now, look over there, at that mom of a special-needs child....
View ArticleHow To Manage Stress With An Ill Or Disabled Child
“As tough as parenting can be, it becomes even more difficult when our children are diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability. We go through a wide range of emotions including denial, anger,...
View ArticleValentines for Special Needs Parents
Valentines come in all shapes and sizes. They come from loved ones, friends, colleagues and classmates. But I guarantee no one has sent you Valentines like this one. Welcome to Valentines for Special...
View ArticleSensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments,...
Book: The Everything Parent’s Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments, And Advocate for Your Child by Terri Mauro Terri Mauro is the About.com guide to...
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