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8 Steps to Getting a Free Ipad for Special Needs Uses

Oh, the wonderful things an iPad can do. Apps for more than just saying, “Hi, how are you?” There are homework, fine motor, and life skill reviews. Support at home,...

2011 Cover Winner: Angela Ruzicka & Amanda Angela

Angela Ruzicka & Amanda Angela Angela Ruzicka and her sister Amanda Angela are the author of the Wendy on Wheels book series. Her sister, Amanda, has spina bifida and was...

Back to School Tips

We see the ads in July screaming BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Backpacks, pens, paper and yes, that funny commercial by Staples singing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”...

Painting Is My Therapy

Painting is my Therapy This is a story that I am compelled to tell. It is my family’s journey… it is many families’ journey. My son has Autistic Spectrum Disorder....

What is Dysphagia?

Question: My child has CP and is having difficulty swallowing so I took her to the Doctor and he used the term Dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Answer: Dysphagia is a...

How Do You Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis?

Diagnosis Neuropsychologist Dr. Marie Van Tubbergen, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan’s Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology Pediatric NeuroRehabilitation Program advises parents to let the child lead short, casual discussions that...

Tiny Light Blake

Blake Meet Blake. Blake loves playing in the bath and enjoys playing with his cousins and extended family. He loves to dance to music. Blake is a ‘tough guy’ who...

Helping Your Child Be An Independent College Student

Only a small percentage of students with special learning needs attend college, but parents have the opportunity, from the moment their child is born, to insure that their child is...

FIRECRACKERS Celebrating Our Children’s Magic & Achievements

Firecrackers When blessed with children, we think of all the lovely things we cannot wait to teach them. But sometimes we learn of a diagnosis, and these amazing little ones...

Helpful Apps for Children with Special Needs

Apps for Children with Special Needs Conversation Builder™ By Mobile Education Store LLC Conversation Builder™ is an interactive conversation simulator designed to help elementary aged children learn how to...