Give the Gift of Music to Kids with Special Needs
The Rhythm Tree DVD and Music Kit lets you create fun, family time and helps you bond with your child through the joy of music
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An iPad for the Holidays Now What?
This holiday season you have purchased an iPad for your child–now what? We know that looking for appropriate apps can be overwhelming and figuring out how to get started with...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Life Skills Programs: How to Stay Organized Teaching Essential Life Skills
Life Skills Programs Teaching our children life skills can be challenging, but essential for them to make it in the real world The Life Skills programs at school are a blessing....
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
Ask the Nurse: Social Interaction Tips
Question: My child is not interactive with other children. What can I do? Answer: A child with special needs requires additional skill development. Social skills are not always learned in...
How to Use Music to Bond with Your Child and Help Them Reach Developmental Goals
Music. Does your child enjoy it? I am guessing that the answer is, “Yes, my child loves music!” My next question is, “How are you using music to bond with...
Useful Tools: Life Skills Apps
As parents of children with special needs, we are always looking for ways to use technology and apps to help our children in their daily lives. Here is a list...
Teaching Independent Play a Win-Win for Children & Parents
Teaching Independent Play A Win-Win for Children & Parents Ethan returns home from school after a busy day of structured activities. His mother, Andrea, spends some time snuggling with Ethan...
Check It Out! Products to Help Teach Money Management
While this issue focuses on parents financial planning, let’s not forget to teach money management skills to children, too. Helping them establish a healthy relationship with money is a great...
