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Mar/Apr 2009
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Notes From the Editor


Spring is in the Air
I love spring. As I sit here to write to you today, I can’t help but think of the time of year we are in. ....
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Cover Features


The Intruder
I am guilty. Probably most mothers of autistic children are guilty, too. We talk about our children and their difficulties and then ....
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Puberty!
The word itself strikes fear in most parents as their child begins to make that transition into adulthood ....
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Progress Report/Reality Check
A progress report that opened my eyes and hopefully will open yours ....
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Summer Camps
Find out about some very special camps for those with special needs....
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Real Life


Preparing for the “Monthly Visitor”
Tips from mothers that have already been through it....
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Empowering your child’s best Advocate: YOU
I was an elementary school teacher. I had many children with special needs of varying abilities in my classrooms over....
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DJ Successful Artist with Autism
DJ is using his life and his artwork to spread a very powerful message....
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Respite, or a pause in your life to Recharge!
Most parents I know, both special needs parents and “typical” parents, have a great deal of difficulty making time for priorities ....
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Summer Camp... Make Plans
As summer approaches, children are talking about their plans. You should make sure that your child’s summer....
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New Products


New Products to Check out!
Make sure you take the time to view three new products in this month’s issue....
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Awareness


What is Autism?
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 Autism....
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From Social Skills to Social Thinking
Teaching “social skills’ had been of interest to me for the past ten years. My skills in this area have grown and changed over time ....
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Your are Your Child’s Best Advocate
One dictionary.com defines advocacy as “the act of pleading for, supporting or recommending.” Another is... ....
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Extensive Employer Survey ever on people with disabilities.
Agency also makes available ‘business case’ on value of employees with disabilities....
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Practial Tips


5 Steps to improving Communication
There are many members of the special education team: students, parents, teachers, teacher’s assistants, administrators and related service providers....
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Healthy Eating Tips
Spring is near and it is always a great time for positive changes. Whether it is because you are waiting for nicer....
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Playing the Waiting Game
“Always be prepared” are definitely words to live by when you are a parent. It makes life......
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New Responsibilities 12-14
Elementary school is behind you and you are now in middle school. This move has meant many changes in your life including....
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Lingo


A Quick List of Special Education Terms
During meetings you may feel that everyone has started speaking in a foreign language....
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Did You Know?


Famous people with Special Needs
The following people did not let their disability stop them in achieving their dreams....
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Labor Laws and Differently Abled Employees
As a follow up to our article last issue on Franky DiStefano, we wanted to provide our readers with some additional information....
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Cultural & Current Events


Autism Awareness by DJ
DJ is using his life and his artwork to spread a very powerful message....
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ABILITIES
Residential Home for the Disabled Creates Winning Video....
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1 Can Make a Difference
ASA recognizes the power that 1 person, 1 organization, 1 idea or 1 event can have on autism. Today, with the prevalence of autism rising....
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