Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
Special Needs
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future Many parents, including myself, were/are unaware that the IEP is more than “just” a plan for your child; it is a legal document and...
5 Ways Parents Can Infuse Positivity in Children with ODD
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood disorder that is a frequent pattern of angry, uncooperative behavior, which often results in outward hostility, typically displayed by verbally aggressive behaviors toward...
Using Yoga to Benefit Individuals with ADHD
Using Yoga to Benefit Individuals with ADHD Sometimes a quick 5-minute break to reconnect with your mind, body, and environment can be incredibly effective for reestablishing focus and regulating activity...
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Teaching Life Skills
Life Skills Products KidCash Many of our Kids do great with rewards and Lisa Chin, founder of KidCash LLC, is trying a new way for parents and children to see...
Is your State ABLE Ready?
Find out at The ABLE National Resource Center The ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) is a collaborative effort whose supporters share the goal of accelerating the design and availability of...
Relationship Rescue: Aging out of School
“Aging out of school and where do we go from here”? This is one of the most difficult decisions for a “special needs” parent to be in
Travel Tips for Parents of Children with Sensory Integration Issues
My husband, Jim, and I are veterans. You see, we have served in a different kind of battle. We have survived traveling with a child who has special needs. I guess you could call it
Toys“R”Us: Safe Play Tips for Children with Special Needs
Through the magic of play, all children can experience victories, imagine new worlds and share the joy of learning. But accidents can happen
