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10 Bully-Proofing Strategies to Help Children with Special Needs
Bullying is in the news all the time lately, and as a former special education teacher I know that children with special needs are targeted all too frequently. And they are so for a number of...
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5 Inspiring Stories from the Special Needs Community this Month
Looking for a little inspiration? You’ve come to the right place. Today we’re focusing on five stories from the special needs community that will lift your spirits. 1 | The Search for Cami’s Favorite...
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10 Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Foods at Kroger
Note: Kroger is a generous sponsor of the 2016 Walk4Friendship. The Walk4Friendship is a community event that takes place in Metro Detroit and raises awareness and funds for individuals with special...
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The 10 Most Popular Posts on The Mighty
Today we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Mighty! The Mighty is a story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease, disorder, mental illness and...
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5 Tips for Raising Multiple Children on the Autism Spectrum
Raising a child on the autism spectrum is hard. Raising two boys on the spectrum is even harder especially when their needs are the complete opposite. It’s been rough to say the least. I have learned...
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Kroger & Caroline’s Cart Helps Individuals with Special Needs go Grocery...
For parents of children with special needs a simple trip to the grocery store can be a challenge. Stop into any grocery store in America and you will see a large percentage of people shopping with...
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Fathers Matter! Five Bonding Tips for Fathers and their Child with Special Needs
A father’s role in a special needs family is crucial. Not only are they a component of the family’s financial security, but fathers also play a vital, foundational role in the mental and physical...
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5 Inspiring Stories from the Special Needs Community this Month
Looking for a little inspiration? You’ve come to the right place. Today we’re focusing on five stories from the special needs community that will lift your spirits. 1 | The Search for Cami’s Favorite...
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Five Parenting Books on Autism, Special Needs, and the Importance of Play
What do kids need, and how can we meet those needs? A good place to start is with parenting books written by experts in their field—and sometimes the expert is a parent, like Benedetta Lino, who shares...
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6 Must-Haves In Your Child’s Sensory Box
Everybody needs a break sometimes—a sensory break. Whether you are overloaded from a long day at work, you just got off a commuter train, or it’s been a hard day at school, a sensory break can revive...
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The Five Challenges Facing Voters with Disabilities
Throughout this election season, the right and obligation to vote has been a major theme, and concerns have been raised about voters being blocked from polls and denied their chance to make their...
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5 Ways to Make the World Better for Kids With Special Needs Right Now
As parents of kids with special needs, we often feel powerless to make the big changes necessary to keep the world a safe and welcoming place for our children. Every article about a comedian using the...
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A Special Needs Edition of: “Would You Rather?”
There’s a meme going around with “Would you rather …” and then a pair of equally amusing or challenging or undesirable options. So let’s play! I’ve come up with 20 choices just for parents of kids with...
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11 Amazing Organizations Offering Private Flights for those with Medical Needs
When a child needs treatment at a medical facility far from home, transportation is one of the many costly dilemmas families face. Fortunately, there are volunteer pilots that make it their mission to...
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What You Need to Know About Adapted Physical Education
Maybe you’ve heard the term “adapted physical education” because your child is receiving it at school — or maybe you’ve heard it mentioned in an online forum and wondered why your child wasn’t getting...
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5 Ways Inclusive Classrooms Are Different from Self-Contained Classrooms
Are you the parent of a student with disabilities in the public school system? If so, it’s likely that your child is educated in either a self-contained or an inclusive setting. It’s important to know...
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20 Things Every Parent of a Child with Special Needs Can Be Thankful For
It’s that time of year when we are called to stop worrying about all the things going on in our lives and start being thankful for them. That can be a little tricky when your life feels like a big...
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Find the Perfect Toys with These Special Needs Gift Guides
This weekend marks the official start of shopping madness season. If you wouldn’t be caught dead within 1,000 feet of a mall this time of year, you’ll probably be doing a lot of online shopping, and...
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15 Special-Needs Toys and Tools That Make Great Gifts
Special-needs toys and tools — the kind you’ve been eyeing and coveting in therapists’ office, classrooms, and online catalogs — can be fun and useful at home, too, and holiday or birthday gift-giving...
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5 Reasons to Encourage Gesture Use in Children with Special Needs
Gestures are defined as movements created by your body to express an idea or meaning. For children with special needs, nonverbal communication can be crucial for effectively communicating with others,...
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