Nov/Dec 2008 | Parenting Special Needs Magazine

July/August 2009

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	Notes From The Editor Celebrating Independence We, as a great Nation, are celebrating our Independence. Two hundred thirty-three years….and we still say “where has the time gone?” We have come so far, yet, have so far to go.... Read More
	Cover Features Special Olympics is Truly Special and much more than just Sports I am a relatively new FAN of Special Olympics. While I have always thought Special Olympics is a great idea and concept, I have always been a supporter from a distance.... Read More
	Special Olympics Success and Encouragment for All! As a continuation of our Special Olympics story, we wanted to share this touching story with you.... Read More
	Cool Rules: Preventing Heat Stress In Special Needs Children Heat Stress is something all parents need to be concerned about during the hotter months, but, some Special Needs can make our children extra susceptible to heat related illness.... Read More
	The Birthday Gift Every year I struggled with what to do for my daughter’s birthday. Of course, my daughter starts planning.... Read More
	Making School a Sensational Place Unfortunately, some children struggle with severe sensory issues that can interfere with the way they learn. This doesn’t mean they can’t learn; only that they must learn in a different way.... Read More
	Teacher Tips for Making School a Sensational Place A few suggestions for teachers to help SPD children in their classrooms.... Read More
	Real Life Advocating for Your Child When some parents see their child’s school, they are taken back to their best childhood memories. Many are reminded.... Read More
	Getting Ready For Back To School How do you prepare your child to go back to school?.... Read More
	Grilling Season The picnics, pool parties and long beach days are here and so are our appetites. Tips on grilling and eating GOOD food.... Read More
	Parenting with PBS: Resolving Children’s Behavior Problems More Effectively and Efficiently Jamie hits his older brother Evan – a lot. As a parent, what should I do to address his behavior?.... Read More
	Relationship Rescue My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half and have decided to move in together. How should I prepare him for living with a special needs child?.... Read More
	New Products 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
	Maximum Potential Kids Provides Affordable ABA Training for Schools Districts Autism affects 1 in 150 children in the United States today. Unfortunately, public school systems and private schools around the country are quickly discovering that their ability to provide the best education for these children is limited.... Read More
	CleanKey Aims to Cleanup the Classroom Parents and teachers alike are well aware that illness can spread through a school like wildfire.... Read More
	Awareness A Thin Slice Of Denial Amateur or professional photographer? Both are intrigued and excited by the idea of capturing a single image in a single moment of time.... Read More
	What is Down 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 Down Syndrome.... Read More
	Is it Autism? My youngest daughter is 14 months old and not yet talking. For several weeks my husband and I have been commenting on her lack of language.... Read More
	Special Needs Planning: What is a Special Needs Trust? The Special Needs Trust (SNT) is arguably the most important planning tool available to families with.... Read More
	99 Balloons learned before birth that their son Eliot would be born with a rare genetic syndrome called.... Read More
	Practial Tips The Importance of S.M.A.R.T IEP Goals: It’s up to us, as our child’s best advocate, to ensure that our children are getting what they need and deserve from the school system.... Read More
	Get Your Child To Listen the First Time! The biggest complaint that most parents have is that their child doesn’t listen the first time.There are lots of reasons why your child may not be listening.... Read More
	Playing at the Park The playground provides a large space for motor movement and many chances to.... Read More
	Help Your Child Get Organized For School! Disorganization is the greatest complaint made by teachers and ranks as a very close second complaint from.... Read More
	Visit & Observing Schools Contact the schools you are interested in and make an appointment for a visit. If possible, tour the schools during.... Read More
	Did You Know? Did you know? You could ... Has you baby/child aged out of the different “baby clubs” you have joined for coupons - diaper companies, grocery store etc? Did you know you could .... Read More
	Upcoming Events or 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 September/October issue of Parenting Special Needs Magazine where we will be highlighting.... Read More