The diagnosis is a reality: your child has special needs. Receiving the news of a child’s disability is one of the hardest times in the lives of a family or a couple. Nobody expects or wishes to have a child with a disability, but it happens more frequently than we think. The CDC states than […]
The last two weeks of the year may feel like a race to the finish line for some parents, as we scurry to make sure our kids have a special holiday. Then when January 1 arrives, most of us feel hopeful and hungry for a new start. Every New Year is a new beginning. All […]
Parents of school-aged children with special needs or learning disabilities are no doubt familiar with the term IEP. But if they don’t understand why their child needs to receive education under an IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, class placement and accommodations may turn into a very frustrating and confusing discourse. No parents want their child […]
The birth or diagnosis of a child with special needs may strain a marriage. Following are some steps to help the couple survive as such. A mother may face feelings of depression, disappointment or sadness more intensely than a father or other members of the family. This is understandable, as she gave birth to and […]
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. As parents we are our children’s best advocates and we are responsible for educating others about this condition. We want our children and our communities to be aware of the abilities of children with Down syndrome. So how do we make that happen? START BY OFFERING A CLEAR MESSAGE […]
The iPad is an amazing tool for any child, but the best part is its complete functionality for all children, including children with development delays and special needs.It’s also a great tool for adults with special needs. For years, people with disabilities didn’t have access to entertainment or computer benefits, as these electronics devices were not […]
As the mother of two children with special needs, I know from personal experience that the unexpected arrival of a child who requires assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological may cause two different reactions in couples. 1. Couples may gain strength through the natural process of sadness and disappointment, and grow […]