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Disability Etiquette 101

Points of etiquette that are helpful to keep in mind when working with people with disabilities.

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The playground provides a large space for motor movement and many chances to

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Pablo Piccaso

Did you know that some of the world’s most creative and innovative people have ADHD or some type of learning disability? Pablo Piccaso was born in 1881. Picasso’s father, who...

Real Moms Share: Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift”

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Spa Day Young people with special needs face many challenges academically, socially, and vocationally. Another area that is often challenging is grooming and personal hygiene. For people with ASD, these...

Ask Angie ASL – Independence

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Avoiding Power Struggles

Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...