Tiny Light Dillan
Tiny Light Dillan is a brave little four-year-old who has a fighting spirit. He loves to race, dance, and play with his cars and trains and laugh with his family....
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Therapy Burn Out: Shifting Gears – When to Say When
I can still see myself sitting there with the other parents in the waiting room of the therapy provider. Each week we would gather to wait while our children were...
Real Moms Share: Janice Fialka Shares about Her Thoughts on a “Dance That Matters”
Janice Fialka is a well renowned author and speaker who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well...
Life Skills Programs: How to Stay Organized Teaching Essential Life Skills
Life Skills Programs Teaching our children life skills can be challenging, but essential for them to make it in the real world The Life Skills programs at school are a blessing....
ASK Angie ASL – Summer Social Activities
VIDEO DEMONSTRATION: Social activities you enjoy during summer break like swimming, playing games, eating and picnicking. Remember to use your manners and practice basic signs. Use your signs during different...
2013 Cover Winner: Ryan Carl Wasser
Ryan Carl Wasser Ryan Carl Wasser is this issue’s cover star. He is 10 and a half and loves to go to the beach and play with his electronic games,...
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
Appropriate – Where Do You Draw the Line: Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living
Teaching Social Behaviors for Independent Living As I sit on the beach, I reflect on our son’s success. I start to fall into a transcendental moment of pride. I even...
Crying in Therapy: Important to Understand Why
For many parents, family members, and therapists, crying can be a big obstacle to overcome when teaching and working with a young child. While it may be difficult to manage...
Ask the Nurse: Social Interaction Tips
Question: My child is not interactive with other children. What can I do? Answer: A child with special needs requires additional skill development. Social skills are not always learned in...
