Special Needs
Find support for parents of children with special needs. Learn how to advocate for your child, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.
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Behavior, Special Needs
7 Strategies to Address Elopement in Special Needs Children
From structured routines to environmental modifications, learn how to create a supportive framework to enhance the safety and well-being of children who elope.
Autism
What Is a Visual Schedule and How Do I Make One?
Thought about making a visual schedule but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve put together a guide to help you make the best visual schedule for your child.
Special Needs
Finding Peace in Your Choices: Embracing Decision-Making as a Parent of a Medically Complex Child
The strain of making choices for a medically complex child is real. Learn how to build confidence in your decision-making abilities by embracing your role.
Play, Special Needs
6 Tips To Help Your Special Needs Child Make Friends
Is your child struggling to make friends? Discover these six practical tips to assist your special needs child foster meaningful friendships.
Autism, Music Play
6 Ways Music Therapy Can Support Children With Autism
By harnessing the power of music, autistic children can develop communication, social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Here’s how!
Special Needs
7 Tips for Grandparenting a Child With Special Needs
Read on for tips on how to strengthen the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with disabilities and how to support your special needs family.
Play, Special Needs
Inclusive Playgrounds: How To Create Play Spaces for Children of All Abilities
Inclusive playgrounds should involve the community in planning and be designed with accessibility, inclusive social play, and safety in mind.
Education, Special Needs
How To Build a Relationship With Your Child’s Special Ed Teacher
Unsure how to build a genuine connection with your child’s special ed teacher? Understanding their role and how to support them will help!
Play, Special Needs
5 Unique Play Date Ideas for Toddlers
Playdate coming up? We’ve got some simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-set-up ideas for your toddler and their friends next time that play time is at your house.
Special Needs
7 Tips for Traveling With a Medically Complex Child
Traveling with a medically complex child is easier with the right medical equipment, accessible accommodations, and good emergency planning.
Special Needs
7 Surprising Ways Special Needs Families Can Use ChatGPT
Learn about seven unexpected ways special needs families can use the power of ChatGPT for guidance, innovation, and caregiving support.
Feeding and Eating, Special Needs
Feeding Therapy Approaches for Infants with Special Needs
Many children with special needs have feeding difficulties. Working with a speech therapist, being patient, and experimenting with textures can help.
Special Needs
How Extended Family Can Support Parents of Special Needs Children
The support of extended family members can mean so much to the parents of special needs children. Take a look at these ideas for ways you can be supportive.
Behavior, Special Needs
How You Can Assist a Family Through Pediatric Mental Health Crises
Children may experience mental health crises for a variety of reasons. Even without psychiatric training, you can make a difference in a child’s life.
Education, Special Needs
A Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
Find out what you need to know about special education assessments and how they can help you and your child access their right to special education.
Special Needs
7 Mindfulness Techniques for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Discover seven mindfulness techniques for parents of children with disabilities to help find moments of peace amidst the challenges.
Special Needs, Support
Overcoming Burnout: 6 Tips for Mothers of Special Needs Children
Feeling anxious, low, and tired all the time? Parental burnout is common among special needs parents. Read below for some steps you can take to feel better.
Play, Special Needs
9 Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Birthday Party
Sensory-friendly birthday parties can be inclusive and fun without being overstimulating. Check out our guide to start planning your child’s next party.
Play, Special Needs
18 Engaging Indoor Activities for Kids with Physical Disabilities
There are many fun indoor activities for kids with disabilities, from interactive storytelling to adaptive yoga routines, disability-friendly board games, and virtual escape rooms.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
10 Inclusive Strategies for Managing Holiday Crowds with Autistic Children
Learn how to make holiday outings more comfortable and enjoyable for children with autism.
Education, Special Needs
What Is an LEA? Local Educational Agencies Explained
Ever heard of an LEA and wondered what they do? Read on to learn everything you need to know about local educational agencies and how they affect your child.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Support, Visual Impairment
Coping with a Diagnosis: Emotional Support for Families with Visually Impaired Children
Families with emotional support are more resilient. Learn how to establish emotional support with peers, professionals, and the community to help your family thrive.
Special Needs
Green Thumbs Up: Inclusive Spring Gardening for Families with Special Needs Children
Looking for ways to explore nature this spring? Learn how to create sensory-rich, accessible gardening spaces while fostering growth and learning.
Education, Special Needs
Smoothing the Transition to Special Needs Preschool
Sending your child to special needs preschool for the first time can be daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the experience smoother for you and your child.