From the Heart: School Success
Winston Churchill once said, “success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”. Every one of us in our “special community” can benefit...
Sept/Oct 2014
10 Tips for the New School Year
As I thought about what a new school year means for parents of a child with special needs, I came up with some ideas to help make this school year...
The High Cost of Autism
The High Cost of Autism I can’t even begin to explain what it was like to see our son, Wyatt, open the elementary school production of “Rock & Roll Forever.”...
Special Diets at School
While some pre-school through 12th grade schools might be accommodating to students with special diets, others might not be. Do not count on them to be accommodating. It could be...
Check It Out! Products You Can Use: Toys Bring Back to School Success
Toys Bring Back to School Success As summer is ending and the back to school ads are starting to appear, it’s time to get organized for a successful new school...
TIPS to Keep on Top of Your Child’s IEP
Once your child’s IEP is written, you may feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief, especially if it’s been a difficult process to get an Individualized Education Program...
Mommy’s Timeout: Cascading Waterfalls
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here with the beauty of fall and the sound of the cascading waterfalls. Take a couple of...
Autism Fitness in My Classroom
Autism Fitness When we enjoy performing a particular activity, it is likely that we will do it often. Finding ways to create reinforcing active environments provides a positive experience for...
Is Packing Your Child’s Lunch a Healthier Option?
Packing your child’s lunch doesn’t always turn out as you imagine. Your child has food preferences and sometimes arguments occur regarding what you think they should and should not be...
Real Moms Share: Geri Booth “Hurricane Taylor”
Geri Booth is a special mother who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her...
