2012 Cover Winner: Hannah Metsch
Hannah Metsch: Shortly after Hannah was born, she was having hundreds of seizures a day. She has developmental delays, cerebral palsy, CVI, dystonia, & intractable seizure disorder. Hannah is an...
Sept/Oct 2012
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul Recently I talked to my son’s first elementary school Principal. She marveled at the progress he had made from his first days in the...
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes
Back to School Shopping Savers for New Clothes We know that as children get older, their tastes become much more than simple. Research has shown that older adolescents are less...
Relationship Rescue: Responding to Negative Comments
Question: How should I respond to negative comments about my child? Advice: I can’t believe how the summer flies by. School is right around the corner. I can’t help but...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Mushroom Tacos
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Mushroom Tacos Ingredients makes 2 Tacos 1 Portobello mushroom washed and cleaned 1/2 tablespoon butter 5-10 shakes of lemon pepper 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon...
Recycling O.T. Therapist: Favorite Adaptations for Developing Hand Skills
As an occupational therapist (and parent) I have discovered that all children can benefit from adaptations that make developing hand skills fun and successful. Adaptations might make toys easier to...
Adjusting to School Tips
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Jumpstart for Back to School
Getting kids ready for school is not just about buying supplies and getting clothes organized—it’s also a great time to jumpstart their little bodies and minds. Back to School Readiness...
5 Ways to Include Fitness for the ASD Population: Anytime, Anywhere (and Others within the Special Needs Community)
5 Ways to Include Fitness Interested in starting the school year off with a secret program that can increase positive, productive behaviors, self-regulation, and cognitive functioning? Perhaps you have a...
Time to Pack Those Lunch Boxes
School cafeterias are notorious for using the word “nutrition” very loosely, when describing a school lunch program. Sadly, most food found at school is loaded with chemicals, additives, refined sugar,...
