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.
People with autism, particularly children, find assistive technology makes daily life simpler and less stressful. From low level technology to high, discover the range of products and materials available, often at low cost.
Assistive Technology for Autism: Available at All Costs and for All Levels
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.
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After 30 years of supporting children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities and their families, the Training, Education & Research Institute (TERI, Inc.) has launched a new...
The Joy that is Caroline DeLuca, Born with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy
It’s been a long, bittersweet journey for the DeLuca family. Caroline DeLuca, their fourth child was born with conditions that were misdiagnosed time after time by hospitals and doctors. Born as what...
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Families living with a disability face some unique challenges, but in today’s world there are many opportunities for disabled children to live full, active and exciting lives.
New Series: Those Who Inspire Us
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Best Assistive Technology for Communication: TapToTalk
Assistive technology for communication doesn't get any better than TapToTalk. If you're looking for an inexpensive, customizable, socially acceptable way for your child to "talk", this is it.
