Special Needs Parenting

	Title	Issue
	Education Shifts at Ages 3 & 5 The Federal IDEA law mandates that kids transition from early intervention into a school jurisdiction or intermediate unit after third 3rd birthday. by Lori M. Gaines, Esq.	June 2012
	Special Parties for Special Needs Careful organization, extra help and sometimes the expertise of an entertainer or party provider can make your child's birthday a happy one. By Mark Lauterbach	May 2012
	Camps Teach Special Skills If you have a child with special needs seeking to develop skills such as bike or horseback riding, arts, drama or sports, look into summer camps. By Jo Rizzo	March 2012
	Using Animals as a Part of Your Child’s Programming Blogger Lisa Lightner describes animal therapy options and her own experience as owner of a therapy dog. By Lisa Lightner	February 2012
	Take the Scare Out of Dental Care Visiting the dentist can be frightening to kids with special needs and their parents, but it doesn't have to be. By Stephanie Allen Crist	February 2012
	Independent Evaluation Parents probably won't get reimbursed for an outside evaluation if they disagree with the school district's assessment. By Dave Frankel and Josh Kershenbaum	January 2012
	LET'S MAKE A DEAL For a child who lacks social skills, a behavior contract needs to be clear and thorough. By Ellen Notbohm	December 2011
	A Special Need: Nurture Marriage Extra responsibilities and stress often require parents of kids with special needs to fine tune their marriage. Here are tips on how to stay connected and supportive. by Julia Garstecki	October 2011
	How To Find Social Skills Support Social practice for kids with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive deficits can be hard to find. Here's where to look. by Suzanne Koup-Larsen	September 2011
	Build Positive School Relationships Strong family-school relationships improve a child’s chance for success at school. This is especially true for special education. by Jo Rizzo	August 2011