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| Notes from the Editor
The Holidays are Upon Us As I sit here, I find myself asking the questions ''for what is it that I am most thankful''.... Read More
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 | Cover Features
A Gift that Keeps on Giving As I sit here, I find myself asking the questions “for what is it that I am most thankful.... Read More
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 | Perspective = Joy Over the years I have struggled to find something, anything, to wrap up and put under the tree for him....... Read More
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 | Healthful Holiday Eating It’s that time of year again, where holiday parties and social gatherings revolve around food.... Read More
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 | Surviving the Holidays The holiday season is often challenging for most of us.... Read More
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 | Real Life
Got Insurance? When a child has a special need, a parent may search for information but not know where to turn first for help.... Read More
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 | Autism and Early Intervention As the parent of a child with Autism, I am often approached by other concerned parents regarding the development of their child.... Read More
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 | WHAT TO DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? November is the time of year when Seniors in High School start the process of deciding what to do once they graduate....... Read More
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 | HER MANY ROLES Every day Terry became someone else and surprised us with her new personal.... Read More
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 | “Coping” One Day at a Time As caregivers of special needs children, we may sometimes get caught up in the day to day routine and not realize....... Read More
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 | Practial Tips
Choosing the Right Toy Play is not idle time for children-it is a time for exploration and learning.... Read More
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 | Speaking of a Happy Holiday The holiday season is right around the corner.... Read More
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 | Holiday Toy Gift Guide Click to view our suggestions.... Read More
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 | The Wooden Bowl A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four year old grandson.... Read More
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 | Awareness
What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome? Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue.
In this issue we are highlighting Dandy-Walker Syndrome.... Read More
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 | Spinal cord injuries happen They happen everyday, everywhere, to people of all ages and descriptions....... Read More
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 | Special Needs Parenting Floridians who have a family member with Developmental Disabilities have a special status under State law....... Read More
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 | Autism’s Affect On Siblings Siblings of autistic children can be left feeling lonely or left out of the picture. Now programs exist that teach siblings how to relate to their autistic brother or sister. Meg Oliver reports.... Read More
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 | DECISIONS OF A CAREGIVER I always knew that I would take care of my sister, Jane, as I have no other siblings....... Read More
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 | Lingo
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) A DNR order is a physician’s written order instructing healthcare providers not to attempt CPR in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest....... Read More
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 | Cultural & Current Events
National Call for Children’s Art from VSA arts and CVS Caremark “Celebrating Who I Am,” invites young people with and without disabilities across the United States to create visual art about their interests.... Read More
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 | Wheelchair Donation program Having the right wheelchair is of the utmost importance. Wheelchairs serve as legs for those who cannot walk...... Read More
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 | Treasure Coast Walk Now for Autism help support Autism Speaks The Walk date is set and the festivities are set to begin....... Read More
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