Eight ways to build language & communication skills for late talkers
“Molly is 16 months old, but when she wants something she just grunts and pulls on me.” “When will Jake start talking? He still doesn’t say any complete words at 19 months!” Late-Talkers This … [Read More...]
20 Bikes, Trikes and Tandems for children with special needs
For children with special needs bike riding does not come easy. Trying to coordinate balance, pedaling and steering is an extremely difficult task. For children with cerebral palsy, spina … [Read More...]
Does my child have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Yesterday I came across a blog post written by Rob Gorski. Rob has a son, Emmet who has autism. After a lot of complaints from Emmet about his joints becoming very warm his doctor … [Read More...]
Which Republican candidate is best for the special needs community?
The United States Presidential Election is 266 days away and currently all the focus is on the Republican candidates for president. Aside from all the mud slinging their have been a number … [Read More...]
What you need to know about Pica
No one wants to know what pica is. But in the disability community, pica may come looking for you. And if pica knocks on your door, you’re going to need some answers. If you’re … [Read More...]
Weighted Blankets: 13 Stores to choose from
What is a Weighted Blanket? A weighted blanket is a blanket that is heavier than your standard blanket. Weighted blankets usually range from four to 25 pounds How Do Weighted Blankets … [Read More...]
The Legend of Mickey Tussler: A new movie about Aspergers and Baseball
Recently the movie A Mile In His Shoes was released. A Mile In His Shoes is the story of Mickey Tussler, a young man with Asperger's Syndrome and a golden arm. The manager for a local … [Read More...]
Special needs Parents: Don’t forget about your spouse
The month of February is the month of love. Here is a beautiful love story. A couple fell in love, got married, and was blessed with three beautiful children. Their first child was … [Read More...]
New Documentary: Caregiving for a sibling with Special Needs
On February 22nd HBO will be airing another Special Needs documentary. Raising Renee tells the story of Beverly Mciver and her sister Renee who is cognitively impaired. Before their … [Read More...]
How to Find the Right Special Needs Summer Camp
Summer may be months and months away, but with so many camp options for kids, and so many factors involved in making a decision, it’s smart to start making plans sooner rather than later. … [Read More...]
14 iPad cases for your child with special needs
You just invested in a shiny new iPad for you child with special needs. Next, you lay out some more money to purchase a few communication apps, install them and your child is off and running … [Read More...]
