Relationship Rescue: Summer’s Here: Make Lasting Memories
Question: Summer’s here… now what do we do as a family to create memories and have fun? Advice: The question asked by many parents as the school year is winding...
Real Life
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Seven Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a Camp
The American Camp Association® (ACA) recommends that parents ask the following questions to get a better feel for which camp experience best suits their child
Ask the Nurse: Searching for a Suitable Summer Camp
Question: My child has special needs and I would like for him to go to camp this summer. Where do I begin to look for a suitable place? Answer: There...
When Minutes Feel Like Hours: Recognizing and Responding to Your Child’s First Seizure
Every year, 25,000 to 40,000 children in the United States will experience their first seizure. Would you recognize a seizure if you saw one
Organizing Your Child’s Brain Through Crawling and Creeping
Crawling and Creeping When I first met Benjamin Thompson, he was struggling with echolalia (unsolicited repetition of vocalizations), extreme hyperactivity, self-biting, and poor eating and sleep habits. He had been...
What Is Autism? ASA Guide to Diagnosing & Treating Autism
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Autism
Tommy Hilfiger New Collection of Adaptive Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger has joined forces with Runway of Dreams in order to launch an adaptive, stylish line of Hilfiger clothing for children with disabilities. The brilliant idea came from Mindy...
Baby Spinach Salad
Recipe Courtesy of Melissa Petitto, Author of 30-minute Paleo Meals This simple salad is a colorful and versatile choice for a casual dinner at home or an elegant party. Preparation Time:...
Can a Single Parent of a Special Needs Child Find Love, too?
Romantic love and wedded bliss are everywhere! From books and magazines, to television and movies, you can’t escape the sights and sounds of couples in
