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Ask the Nurse: Searching for a Suitable Summer Camp

Question: My child has special needs and I would like for him to go to camp this summer. Where do I begin to look for a suitable place? Answer: There...

Ask the Nurse: Staying Healthy In School

The start of a new school year exposes children to many things — new friends, teachers, and lots of germs. According to the National Institutes of Health, families with school-age...

Ask the Nurse: Summer Traveling Tips

Question: My child has special needs and we want to take a family trip this summer. What should I do to prepare? Answer: Doing things different on a trip may...

Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys

Tips for Selecting the Right & Safe Toys Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts and toys with my special needs child? Answer: All...

EFL: What is it?

Question: What is EFL Therapy? Answer: EFL stands for Equine Facilitated Learning. It is a form of therapy that is used most typically for children who have mental or emotional...

Ask the Nurse: Botox Injections for Toe Walkers?

Answer: I have heard that Botox can help some special needs children in the area of “Toe-walking”. Is there any truth to this and if so, how? What might I...

Ask the Nurse: Keeping Track of Medicine Tips

Keeping Track of Medicine Tips Question: Any advice on how to simplify and keep track of all the medicines I give my child? Answer: An organized system for taking medications...