Camp Is for All Kids!
People who work at camps for children with special needs will often report one universal truth about these programs. Once the kids enter the camp’s grounds, they’re no longer defined by their…
People who work at camps for children with special needs will often report one universal truth about these programs. Once the kids enter the camp’s grounds, they’re no longer defined by their…
Mother-of-two Lisa Lightner inspires moms of kids with special needs through the blog she co-authors, A Day in Our Shoes, and her work as a Chester County, PA advocate for kids with disabilities.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.
With the right preparation, your child with special needs can enjoy day or overnight camp this summer.
Activities and therapies that increase appropriate social interactions for children with autism spectrum disorders
Encourage inclusion and acceptance by teaching your child to understand differences
Is your child with autism prone to wandering, also called eloping? Find out how to reduce the risk.
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Find out what counts as home schooling and what your options are for support services
This book by a 6th grader shows the relationship between two brothers — one with autism — and explores how to help others understand autism.
Steps you can take to make positive changes in your school's special-education services
Does your child's poor handwriting indicate a learning disability called dysgraphia? Learn the signs and solutions.
Inexpensive access help kids with special needs enjoy Philly attractions.
8 inclusive playgrounds with adaptive equipment for kids with special needs
How to deal with the snoring, sleep apnea and sleep disorders that often affect kids with special needs and can be linked to learning disabilities.
Meet our June 2013 mom of the month, Aviva Weiss, founder of Fun and Function, a company that produces toys and therapy equipment for children with special needs.