Is ESY (Extended School Year) for My Child?
Understanding Extended School Year (ESY) How many of us have sat in an IEP meeting and discussed ESY? How many have wondered what ESY is and how would my child...
Special Needs
Social Club Extends Inclusion Beyond the Classroom
Social Club “ Mainstreaming” was the original thought that brought many students with special needs out of specialized school and into the main stream with everyone else. It was a...
Fitness Activities: A Gateway Towards Introducing Social Skills
Ever read the laundry list of fantastic things that will happen when you enroll a child or teen in a sports, martial arts, gymnastics, or physical education program? The usual...
Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Top 4 Children’s Museums That Are Fun for Everyone!
Top 5 Children’s Museums Spring time is here and that is a good time to start planning some activities for you and your children. This year, instead of doing the...
Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist
Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities may be...
Real Moms Share: Raising Twins on the Spectrum
Raising Twins On the Spectrum Usually, our Real Mom ’s Share section is one mom sharing her insights and perspective on her special life. This issue, we had a unique...
Sharing Updates: Anti-Bullying Campaign, Prom for Special Needs, and Special Ed Disability Programs
Popular kids may be key to stop bullying Despite a surge in policy and research attention to conflict and bullying among adolescents, there is little evidence to suggest that current...
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Simple Life Tools
Simple Life Tools Moowi Speech Therapy Puppets The Moowi Puppets are speech and language therapy tools that are designed so that mouth and tongue articulation exercises will never be boring...
2016 Cover Winner: Lucas James Johnstone
Lucas James Johnstone Lucas James Johnstone (left, 13) was born with Down syndrome. Lucas loves all sports especially hockey, wrestling, swimming and body boarding and skiing. He just started skiing...
