Better Ways to Measure Cognitive Change
Cognitive Change Testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is a challenge without accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works. A new study by researchers at...
Jan/Feb 2023
Research to Practice: Teaching Peers to Improve Conversation with Autistic Teens
Even in inclusive settings, high school can be a very lonely place for autistic teens or students with intellectual disability. Unlike struggling in an academic area where accommodations are typically...
Finding A Therapist For Your Child; Make it the Perfect Fit
https://youtu.be/RjqkSx45g3A In this video, Dr. Cherina Williams, a speech and language pathologist, shares a tip about finding a therapist for your child. She says finding a therapist should be a...
Meet: Dr. Christopher Najarian
Dr. Christopher Najarian, a pediatric doctor at Akron Children’s Hospital “stopped by” Parenting Special Needs Live earlier this month to share his story and how adaptive sports programs impacted his...
Sports Adapted to Your Child’s Abilities
Did you know that there are over 8,000 different sports in this world? Yes, 8,000! There are physical sports, mind sports, board sports, equestrian sports, the list goes on. There...
3 Easy Ways to Find Reinforcers that will Motivate Our Children
Carina, a single mother, is struggling to get her two kids motivated to get up and ready for school. It’s a Monday, and they always struggle on Mondays. She told...
Real Mom’s Share: Lisa Lupi
Lisa Lupi We are happy to profile mom, Lisa Lupi. Lisa has a daughter and a 28-year-old son, JP, who is in a wheelchair. She is also living in a...
Tech Tips for Organizing Your Family and Budget in 2023
The holidays have come and gone and now we are starting a brand new year. This time is often thought of as a “fresh start,” a time for resolutions- to...
Hacky Sack Stick KickBall
Hacky Sack Stick KickBall Anyone interested in playing soccer but doesn’t seem to have the ability to perform the skills? You may want to try the game below. If you’re...
Mommy’s Timeout: Winter Season Landscape
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here among the snow-covered trees and enjoy the beautiful serenity of this winter...
