Special Needs

Spa Day

Spa Day Young people with special needs face many challenges academically, socially, and vocationally. Another area that is often challenging is grooming and personal hygiene. For people with ASD, these...

Tiny Light Angel

Tiny Light Angel Tiny Light Angel has the perfect name – she truly is an angel and inspiration to everyone she meets. While this brave 16-year-old spends much of her...

Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music

The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...

Music Is Feeling

Music Is Feeling Riley sits cross-legged on the floor, banging a big, round drum. It’s the beginning of his music therapy session with Noreen Donnell, Clinical Director of Music Therapy...

Relationship Rescue: Special Needs Teenagers and Summertime

Question: What to do with your special needs teenagers when school is over for the summer? Advice: Summer is officially here and those of us with special needs teenagers are...

Ask Special Parents: I need help with is cutting the fingernails/toenails and giving haircuts

ASK SPECIAL PARENTS I am looking for some advice or suggestions~ my little hero is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (specifically hypotonia) & Autism. The issue I need help with is...

EFL: What is it?

Question: What is EFL Therapy? Answer: EFL stands for Equine Facilitated Learning. It is a form of therapy that is used most typically for children who have mental or emotional...

Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Joey, Brendan, & Nick

“Kids are Heroes” Joey was recently recognized at the St Joesph’s Childrens Hospital “Kids are Heroes” awards for his volunteer efforts. Diagnosed PDD-NOS and ADHD, Joey has a huge heart...

Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Dallas & Gabe

The Thrill of the Game I wanted to share a proud moment…I am always the proud mom, but recently my son Dallas, who is 14 (and diagnosed with Autism), began...

5 Sensational Outdoor Activities For Kids With Sensory-Sensitivities

Outdoor Sensory Activities Winter has finally let go, passing the weather reins onto spring. Thank goodness! Now, we can open our windows, clear out the cobwebs, and, most importantly, get...