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As the Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30, Individuals with...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 30 this year as people with disabilities were met with new challenges due to COVID-19. As we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations,...
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10 Special Needs Learning at Home COVID-19 Resources
This is a difficult time for families with special needs, especially since many have had to spend a lot more time at home due to school closings and other factors. If you are a parent looking for...
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Screen-Free + Socially Distant Activities for Kids with Special Needs
Whether we’re in the midst of a pandemic or not, kids with special needs need fun activities to keep busy during the day. While we’ve become reliant on our devices to keep us and our families...
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5 Tips for Talking to Kids with Special Needs About COVID-19
COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon, so reinforcing healthy social distancing and hygiene techniques remains necessary for kids with special needs. While maintaining good behaviors can be...
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Special Needs COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
COVID-19 will impact families and individuals differently, so it’s important to be prepared and know how to support your child’s mental health. Due to school closings and changes in routine, children...
View ArticleFree Resource: Virtual Programming for Kids with Special Needs
Keeping your child busy during the day, especially while quarantining at home, can be difficult. And so can preventing social isolation for your child. That’s why Friendship Circle created FC…
View Article4 Resources for Supporting Your Child’s Cognitive Development
What is cognitive development? This is how your child develops the ability to learn about the world around them. Thinking, learning to speak, reasoning and memory are all part of…
View ArticleGet Up and Move: Keep Your Child Active While at Home
Social distancing by staying home doesn’t have to mean laying in bed or on the couch glued to a screen all day. There are many benefits to staying active and…
View Article6 Tricks to Help Your Child Wear a Mask and Social Distance
It can be difficult to reinforce positive behaviors in your child when they may not understand or have the motivation to do so. For parents of children with special needs,…
View Article4 Tips for Supporting Your Child in Virtual Learning
Learning in a virtual classroom can be a tough adjustment for some, while others can learn to thrive in this environment. There are key differences between virtual and face-to-face learning…
View Article5 Resources for Supporting Social Skills of Kids and Teens with Special Needs
Individuals with autism and various other special needs often need extra help and resources dedicated to helping them learn social skills. If making friends seems like an intimidating challenge, don’t…
View Article5 Things to Know Before Starting a Special Needs Trust
Raising children with special needs comes with a lot of financial challenges, which can be overwhelming for parents. One way to ease your anxieties is to start a special needs…
View Article3 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Motor Skills
Both fine and gross motor skills are important parts of your child’s development. But what’s the difference? Fine motor skills use small muscles to do things like color pictures and…
View Article5 Tips on Writing a Will for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Comprehensive financial planning helps to secure children’s futures and also reduces worry of parents. As long as you are alive, you can manage your finances like a pro and take…
View Article7 Ideas for Making Science Fun for Kids with Special Needs
Science is everywhere in the world around us, and it’s important to help all children find joy in science. It can be tricky finding ways to help kids with special…
View Article3 Financial Assistance Programs for Families of Children with Special Needs
Financial planning is not simple when you have children with special needs — it can be complicated and frustrating. Medical expenses are often a burden for families. Parents can consider…
View Article3 Ways to Foster a Growth Mindset in Your Child with Special Needs
As a parent, you undoubtedly worry about the way others think about children with special needs. It’s important that the community strives to change the negative views society holds, but…
View Article10 Summer Camps for Individuals with Special Needs Open 2021
Sending an individual with special needs to camp can be the experience of a lifetime for them. Due to COVID-19, many kids, teens and adults with special needs have faced…
View Article3 Benefits of Pen Pals for Kids and Teens with Special Needs
Looking to help your child make new friends? Kids and teens with special needs can find it hard to make friends on their own. Getting a pen pal can brighten…
View ArticleCooling Vests for Special Needs: What, Why and Where to Buy
Once summer rolls around, it’s time for fun in the sun and lots of outdoor activities. But for individuals with special needs, heat stress becomes a major risk factor in…
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