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4 Features of Total Fitness: The Foundations of Better Living

4 Features of Total Fitness “Did you wash your hands really good?” I inquire suggestively to my 11-year old athlete as he quickly exits the bathroom. “Yes!” is the nearly...

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Ask Special Parents: Brushing Teeth

Brushing Teeth ADVICE NEEDED: I’ve been having battles with my 12 yr old son over tooth brushing – he will do anything to avoid it. Yes, it is a sensory...

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Ask Special Parents: Oral Care

Any suggestions for dealing with oral care battles in ‘tween years would be greatly appreciated. My ten year old son with autistic disorder and hates to brush or have his...

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Spa Day

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...

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Ask Special Parents: I need help with is cutting the fingernails/toenails and giving haircuts

ASK SPECIAL PARENTS I am looking for some advice or suggestions~ my little hero is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (specifically hypotonia) & Autism. The issue I need help with is...

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Tips for When Your Special Needs Daughter Gets Her Period

Puberty! The word itself strikes fear in most parents as their child begins to make that transition into adulthood

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Simple Finds: Encouraging Good Hygiene & Independence

Encouraging Good Hygiene & Independence Body Glove/Shower Mitt This Body Glove/Shower Mitt has helped my daughter to be more independent when bathing. Easy to put on without having to worry...

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CleanKey Aims to Cleanup the Classroom

Parents and teachers alike are well aware that illness can spread through a school like wildfire