What Is a Standing Frame and Who Should Use It?
Children who use a wheelchair for daily mobility should also have an opportunity to change positions throughout the day. Standing in a standing frame is a way to decrease the...
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Did You Know About “Ian’s Shoe Lace Site”?
Ian’s Shoe lace Site This site is devoted to shoelace tying. Many parents have struggled to teach their children how to tie their shoelaces. This site provides comprehensive, technical diagrams...
My Baby Won’t Eat! Tips from a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
My Baby Won’t Eat! “She just pushes the food away and shakes her head ‘no’.” “He won’t take anything but his bottle!” “She gags every time I try to give...
Baby Steps Tips for Encouraging Your Child Toward Independence
Independence If anyone had told me six years ago that my daughter, Jaimie, would be out there exploring all the new and exciting things the world has to offer, I’d...
It’s Fall: Sneak in a Little Outdoor Fun Together With Your Kids
Seek & Find Outside Time School is hard work for many Special Needs children. Students are expected to sit in one spot, calmly walk in orderly lines, speak only with...
How to Deal More Effectively with Daily Struggles
Ever notice that there are certain times of day or situations during which struggles with your children seem almost guaranteed
New Responsibilities 12-14
Elementary school is behind you and you are now in middle school. This move has meant many changes in your life including
Guardianship Lingo
In understanding Guardianship, and the Legal Options associated with protecting the rights of
