Roping in the Fun Using Fitness Ropes with Special Needs Athletes
One of the reasons Autism Fitness programming works for my athletes is the selection of equipment that we use. Any tool is only as good as the coach using it...
Special Needs
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...
Tiny Light Noah
Tiny Light Noah, to most people, would look like a normal, small, three-year-old boy with lots of energy. He spends his time swimming, dancing, and playing with his dog, Java,...
Real Moms Share: Valerie Strohl
Promoting independence in the kitchen
Tiny Light Isabel
Tiny Light Isabel is indeed tiny – and tough. She wasn’t expected to survive beyond birth, but she was able to breathe and feed on her own right from the...
The Special Mother
The Special Mother Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen? Somehow I visualize God, hovering over the Earth, selecting his instruments for propagation with great care...
Letting Go – Allowing Your Child to Be Independent – Accepting That They May Fail:
You pray, plan, and hope that your child can become independent. However, why is it so hard, when they want to claim it? My husband called me aside and in...
