Mar/Apr 2010
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 | Change is in the air... By the time you read this, the North should be thawed out a bit....come to think of it, so should the South....the East and the West. The home stretch for.... Read More |
 | When Minutes Feel Like Hours: Recognizing and Responding to Your Child’s First Seizure Every year, 25,000 to 40,000 children in the United States will experience their first seizure. Would you recognize a seizure if you saw one.... Read More |
 | 5 Special Camps Find out about some very special camps for those with special needs .... Read More |
 | Seven Questions Parents Should Ask when Choosing a Camp The American Camp Association® (ACA) recommends that parents ask the following questions to get a better feel for which camp experience best suits their child.... Read More |
 | A Spectrum of Options to help Individuals with AUTISM In the past 10 to 15 years, outstanding strides have been made in science to help better understand and combat one of the most complex biological disorders that strikes.... Read More |
 | ADHD 101 Educational techniques for ADHD: Bracketing distracting thoughts One meaning of the term “bracketing” is “to place within.” This concept of “placing within” is a helpful strategy that students and adults can use to identify and appropriately deal with distracting thoughts.... Read More |
 | Life’s Mystery- “Autism” the missing puzzle piece! Out there, yes out there! Somewhere far beyond our expectation lays the mystery of the missing puzzle piece. A puzzle piece we must.... Read More |
 | Feeding the Hungry Brain With Music Music is an amazing communication tool. No matter what language you speak or whether you can communicate verbally at all.... Read More |
 | Tax Planning for Parents of Children with Autism Parents or other caregivers of loved ones with autism may qualify for valuable tax benefits, which may be overlooked by some tax preparers.... Read More |
 | Five Myths About Fitness and Autism I’ve made some deep footprints in soapboxes arguing that regular exercise should be a part of every educational and therapeutic curriculum for young individuals on the autism spectrum.... Read More |
 | Obesity Epidemic When you hear about the obesity epidemic, most of the time we think of the adult population. Now, not only do we have an obesity epidemic with adults, but with our children as well.... Read More |
 | Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Cheat Sheet When people begin this diet, it can be very overwhelming. I am hoping this cheat sheet will offer less anxiety, less confusion, and give you the power to move forward.... Read More |
 | A Simple Yoga Exercise to Build Brain Power It’s called SuperBrain Yoga and is being used by doctors and teachers alike to improve peoples thinking and mental function.... Read More |
 | What Is Asperger’s Syndrome? To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Asperger’s Syndrome.... Read More |
 | Eight Key Design Issues for Special Needs Environmental Design There are several design strategies that can be implemented into K-12 school settings that aid children and teens with autism and other special needs.... Read More |
 | Easter Candy and Hyper Kids: A Colorful Connection Every Easter, millions of children fill up on the jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and hard candies in their Easter baskets and become hyper as they savor their candies all week. Most parents never suspect.... Read More |
 | “Real Life”... SIBLING SURVEY by Tyler, Morgan & Elyse A nationwide study of the behaviors, attitudes, and views of “typically developing” children was conducted by 3 high school students for their science research program. They share their finding with us.... Read More |
 | Guide Your Special Needs Child to Expect Success! Children with special learning needs have experienced more failure and disappointment than other children. Parenting children with special learning needs can be difficult, and calls forth from their parents an extra measure of.... Read More |
 | PRECAUTIONS to take before allowing anyone to care for your child! We have just recently experienced a horrible situation and I would like to educate other parents with special needs children, and typically developed children, what to look for when placing your child in someone’s care.... Read More |
 | Proud Moments Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments.... Read More |
 | The Maincure Ten years ago, I led a workshop for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. While there, I met Marcia,we spoke of many things over the course of that week, but one story she told resurfaces in my mind again and again. .... Read More |
 | Check it Out! Products You Can Use Make sure you take the time to view three new products in this month’s issue.... Read More |
 | A book review of: Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide Jenny McCarthy: Playboy Centerfold. Comedienne. Mother Warrior. Brash. Blunt. Love her or hate her, one thing cannot be disputed.... Read More |
 | THE POWER OF PLAY One of the fascinating facts about brain development is that as far as the brain is concerned, we are all born premature.... Read More |
 | Relationship Rescue ”Will my child be alright at a sleep away camp for special needs?” Couples desparately need the time alone even if it is for.... Read More |
 | The Birthday Party: Wise Beyond Her Years Each of us experienced rejection from peers at some point growing up and we now watch as our own children experience it as well. It is painful to see our children get hurt. However,.... Read More |
 | Homework: What To Do When Students DON’T Do It So, the real question is, “Why don’t students seem to care about homework?” There are a variety of possible answers, but the best advice I can offer is this.... Read More |
 | Having a Voice! As a person with a voice, it’s hard to imagine not being able to express yourself. But just for a moment, try to think of living without one, and how the world would just pass right around you.... Read More |
 | Did you know about... Do you know or have you heard about e-buddies?.... Read More |
 | Upcoming Events & Notable Links Don’t miss out! Check and mark your calenders. Make sure you don’t miss out on a single thing.... Read More |
 | Join us in the Next Issue Be sure to stay tuned for the May/June 2010 issue of Parenting Special Needs Magazine where we will be highlighting.... Read More |
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