Making Art Accessible for All Children
Everyone should experience art, but for children with autism or sensory-processing sensitivities, a trip to a museum or art gallery can be overwhelming. Fortunately,…
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How to Help Your Child With Special Needs
Here are ways to comfort and entertain children with special needs during what can be a frightening time.
Resources for Parents of Children With Special Needs During School Closures for Coronavirus
What are schools required to do for students with special needs during a shutdown? Special Education Advocate Lisa Lightner has put together this guide.
Field Trips for All Students
Advice for parents of students with disabilities to avoid exclusion on field trips.
How to Help (and Not Help) With a Stutter
Ways for parents to help their children articulate their thoughts if they have stuttering problems.
Support for Siblings of Children With Special Needs
The sisters and brothers of a child with special needs may feel protective, fearful, or even jealous.
Signs of Learning Disabilities in Pre-K Kids
Developmental challenges can be spotted in children at a young age and early intervention is important.
How to Get Your Child With ADHD to Focus
How to get an ADHD daydreamer to focus
Adaptive Clothing That Helps Kids Fit In
Local businesses that offer sensory friendly and adaptive clothing for kids have been joined by major retailers recently.
Eagles Open Sensory Room at Lincoln Financial Field
Children with autism will be able to use the room, which opened earlier this week, during Eagles games. It is believed to be one of the first at a pro sports facility.
Preventing Abuse of Your Special Needs Child
Children with developmental disabilities are at increased risk for abuse. Here's what you can do to prevent it.
How to Plan an Amusement Park Trip With a Special Needs Child
If you want a tear-free visit to an amusement park with a child with special needs, plan to be flexible.
New Accessible Playground Opens in Delran, NJ
A second Jake's Place opened this week in Delran Community Park, designed to be accessible to children with special needs.
Accessible Beaches in New Jersey and Delaware (and Those with Beach Wheelchairs)
This is a useful list of Jersey and Delaware beaches that have beach wheelchairs and ramps over the softer sand.
Helping a Child With Speech Delays Make Friends
Children with speech delays might find it hard to make friends. Here’s how parents can help.
How to Plan a Birthday Party for a Child with Autism
A mom shares tips on planning a birthday celebration for a child with autism.
Free Portraits for Families With Special Needs
A Delaware photographer provides free portraits for families who have children with disabilities through her Portraits with a Purpose program.
What Are the Early Signs of Autism in Babies?
A new study confirms that ASD can be detected early. Here are four things you can look for in your one-year-old and other signs at older ages.
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Weighted Blankets for Kids: Do They Help Them Sleep?
Parents of children with autism, ADHD and other special needs have turned to gravity blankets as a sleep aid. A pediatrician urges caution.
It Takes More Than a Special Needs Trust to Plan Their Financial Future
A special needs trust is a good start, but how do you fund it?
NJ Autism Rate Up 43 Percent, CDC says
The increase is "startling," according a Rutgers professor.
EBS Children’s Therapy Provides Advanced Therapies to Support Children with Autism
A multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to guide individualized treatment and programming to help your child succeed.
What to do when your child does not qualify for an IEP
“His grades are fine! He doesn’t need an IEP.” Here are the steps to take if you’ve asked for help from the school and have been told this.
Should You Get Dental Insurance for Your Family?
It is important to know all of your options before committing to a dental plan. Here are some ways to help you save money when it comes to keeping your teeth clean.