ASK Angie ASL – Communication Plan
Communication Plan VIDEO DEMONSTRATION: “IDEA 2004 Section 300.324 The IEP team must consider the communication needs of the child. In the case of a child who is deaf or hard...
Mar/Apr 2014
2014 Cover Winner: Sebastian
Sebastian Meet Sebastian who attended a Miami Children’s Museum Sensory Saturday. Here he is discovering, and exploring, clay. One Saturday of every month, MCM hosts yoga, art, music and other...
Sharing! Real Finds: Clean Lifestyle
Clean Lifestyle NUKE the Sponge or Dish Cloth Nuke the Sponge: We all know that sponges can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Disinfect yours every night by squeezing...
Going Places: Improving Participation in Community Activities
Improving Participation in Community Activities Children with disabilities and their families often become somewhat socially isolated, picking and choosing the places they go, people they see, and things they do....
Developing Your Own Network
LISTEN TO AUDIO VERSION OF ARTICLE My advocacy began, like many other parents, before my son was born. I was diagnosed as a “high risk” pregnancy. My list of complications...
How Mom and I Grew in Self-Confidence Through My Summer Camp Experience
How Mom and I Grew in Self-Confidence Through My Summer Camp Experience Here are snippets of my mother’s published writings between 1956 and 1958 about how we both grew in...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jordan Obrecht
Jordan Obrecht Living Life to the Fullest My son, Jordan, faces many challenges in life. He is blind, cognitive impaired, mild CP, and has epilepsy. In 2011, his teacher entered...
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Getting Ready for Summer
Getting Ready for Summer As the doldrums of winter melt away, and days become longer, we find ourselves daydreaming about summer sun, free time and fun. Along with our winter...
Cooking with Kids: Hatching “wide-eyed” Chicks (Deviled Eggs)
“Fun & Functional” healthy, easy recipes to make with your kids.
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum!
10 Successful Motivation Strategies for your Child
Motivation is the Foundation for your Child’s Success
