Age Appropriate Gifts?
Q: What are your thoughts on buying age appropriate gifts for my teenager? Please advise. Advice: Now that the holidays are approaching, I have had quite a few questions regarding...
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TOY Safety?
Toy Safety Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts with my special needs child? Answer: Toy safety concerns are crucial as toys can soon...
Ask Special Parents: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
Communication with Your Child’s Teacher Have you established a method of communication with your child’s teacher via email or a weekly report? Does it describe the goals worked on, methods...
The Disney Disability Pass: The Not so Mickey Mouse Approach to Enjoying the Parks
Note: The Walt Disney World Disability Access Pass has changed since since the initial publishing of this article. Please visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ for current information regarding Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS)....
Relationship Rescue: Feeling Guilty Summer is Over?
Feeling Guilty Summer Is Over? Dear Robin: Question: Should I feel guilty that I am glad summer is over? I know my child likes the “summer break”, but, I...
Why Immunizations?
Question: Why are vaccines and immunizations so important? Answer: Parents are constantly worried about their child’s health and safety and take the necessary steps needed to protect them. The utilization...
Avoiding Unmatched Expectations
The demise of any relationship is the result of unmatched expectations. The same is true for parent – school relationships. Too often I talk to parents of children with special...
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...
Ask Special Parents: Help! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing.
ASK SPECIAL PARENTS HELP! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing. I live in Hopkinsville, KY., and...
Will Parenting Like the Tiger Mother Improve Your Special Needs Child’s Academic Performance?
Tiger Mother The Tiger Mother craze is sweeping America. Most people have heard about Amy Chua, who authored a controversial book entitled “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.” The book...
