Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities are the focus of many highly-useful programs, support groups, organizations, and resources whose sole goal is to support those who love and care for our special needs kids. Check here for information on who does what on a national and local level, where you can find the assistance you need, and where to turn for more information, including caregiver information and resources.
Should you give your child with a disability a cell phone? Check out the pros and cons of giving your special needs kid this popular communication device.
Parenting children with disabilities can be an exceptionally rewarding experience characterized by challenges and triumphs. How can these parents avoid caregiver burnout?
Self-care: Why Parents of Children with Disabilities Must Nurture Themselves
Children with special needs are more often involved in bullying than their peers. Whether victim or perpetrator, school bullying impedes learning and stunts the development of a healthy self-esteem.
Assistive technology items can make all the difference between success and failure for your special needs child. We help you discover what's available and what's right for back-to-school and anytime.
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Gender Identity Development Among Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities can be seen by others as somehow gender neutral, leading to inappropriate self perceptions. Read about gender identity development and how you can help your special-needs...
Planning the Perfect Family Vacation for your Child with Special Needs
Children with disabilities require families to think through their vacation plans in different terms than most. The key to a good time centers on preparation and accessibility. Learn about special...
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The Birds and the Bees for Kids with Special Needs: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Education
Your special needs child is coping with so much already, can't you just avoid the whole topic of sex? Actually, it's a more important topic for children with disabilities than for other kids. Learn...
Using Art Therapy with Your Special Needs Child
Every time your special-needs child draws a picture at home, art therapy is taking place. Learn how you can help your child and build his or her self esteem by providing appropriate materials and...
Positive Discipline for Special Needs Children
For parents of children with special needs, discipline can be a tricky issue. It may seem like there are different rules, but in reality, a positive discipline approach to parenting is universal.
Kaylene Fotheringham: Wheelchair Flip Mom Shares Her Story
The mother of the boy who pulled off world's first wheelchair back flip tells what it's been like parenting her go-getter son, including how he was raised and what she thinks of his bumps, bruises,...
